Friday, March 30, 2012

Photo-Finish Friday -- Mare's Tails



The clouds over the Rocky Mountains near the Banff Park border made an interesting sight. They may be known as "mare's tails," but to me they were a chorus of dancing mermaids.
What do you see?

16 comments:

Tabor said...

I did not know they called them mare's tails, but I do like that description. Lovely area of the world there!

Laurita said...

This is the second blog this morning that's mentioned mares tails. I love that photo. Those mountains are breathtaking.

Leah J. Utas said...

Tabor, I just learned the term from my husband last week when we saw them. Thanks.

Laurita, thanks. They really are.

the Bag Lady said...

Lovely picture, Leah. I have heard them called mare's tails, and that looks like quite a herd!

the Bag Lady said...

Oops, forgot to say I like the new header picture!

Leah J. Utas said...

It truly was, Bag Lady.
Glad you like the new header. I'll have it up for a while. It's good to see Mike in his natural habitat.

Reb said...

Lovely mare's tails you have there, but I like your chorus of dancing mermaids ;) Lovely mountains too.

It is lovely to see Mike in the bushes...is a Mike in the bush worth two in the hand? Oh, now that sounds bad, sorry.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks so much, Reb. Glad the new header is a hit.
Love your question.

messymimi said...

Mare's tails are lovely, i seldom get to see them against a mountain like that. Beautiful.

Leah J. Utas said...

It is my pleasure to share, Messymimi.

Red said...

Yes mare's tails. Great to have someone who knows her clouds. Great photo.

Hilary said...

Never heard that term.. such pretty clouds. And I also like the new header. Nice to see Mike.

David Cranmer said...

Mare's Tails would make a sharp sounding western title and I bet it has already been used. And I can see those mermaids. Yep.

Leah J. Utas said...

Red, full credit to my husband for knowing the name.

They really are, Hilary.

Glad you can see the mermaids, David. Go ahead and use the title anyway.

Barbara Martin said...

Leah, great shot. I've always associated them with good weather in summer, but early spring in the Rockies is fine too.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Barbara.