Sunset Golden Hour Thunderhead Clouds

I loved the colors and structure of these clouds over a wide range of light and darkness, from blue sky to dense clouds...

Taken a couple of weeks ago. Facing east from my backyard in Central Tucson.

I was surprised at how good this lens is, so I read articles and talked to knowledgable people. Everyone confirmed the high quality of this stock Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

I love the song "From Both Sides Now" written by Joni Mitchell. I love the version recorded by Judy Collins.
www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=7968
and
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Both_Sides,_Now

Lyrics

Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air
And feathered canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun they rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done, but clouds got in my way

I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud's illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all

Moons and Junes and ferris wheels the dizzy dancing way you feel
When every fairy tale comes real, I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show, you leave 'em laughin when you go
And if you care don't let them know, don't give yourself away

I've looked at love from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall
I really don't know love at all

Tears and fears and feeling proud, to say, "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds, I've looked at life that way
But now old friends are acting strange they shake their heads, they say
I've changed
But something's lost but something's gained in living every day

I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all

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Taken on: January 1, 2016

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Camera: Canon EOS 70D, f/20.0, 1/250 sec, 24mm, ISO 2000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 70D
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Aperture:	f/20.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	24mm
ISO:	2000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	iPhoto 9.6.1
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