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Nikon D300s; 1/500; F/1.8; ISO 200; 50mm

I wish I could walk on clouds.

On those nights I stay up late, beyond the small hours of the day, too restless to sleep, I wish I could walk on clouds.

I love observing the world at night. Excitement builds up in me at the prospect of exploring beautiful cities and towns in their most surreal state - at night, when neighborhoods are only lit by lights coming from street lamps, nearby buildings, and shops open past one’s bedtime. And I can easily do that - I can marvel at the nocturnal world from the rooftop of my apartment, or from the streets and roads of the city. 

But I want to take it higher.

I want to look at the nighttime world from above the clouds. I want to see the stars that are usually hidden by the light pollution emitted from our cities and towns. I want to feel the peacefulness of being above the clouds. I want to be able to peek in between clouds to see the blinding lights of the cities below. I want to be able to take walks on clouds to clear my mind. 

But I can’t walk on clouds; it’s scientifically impossible. 

Canon G7x, 1/400, F/2.8, ISO 125, 22mm

Nikon D300s; 1/2500; F/4; ISO 200; 50mm

Canon G7x; 1/1600; F/1.8; ISO 125; 9mm

Canon G7x; 1/125; F/2.8; ISO 125; 22mm