Southern California gets a lot of monsoonal moisture coming up from Mexico in July and August. It makes for quickly forming cloud formations. I thought I’d capture the cloud movements with this time lapse.

Time lapse of sky and clouds. January 26, 2024

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of our vast sky with today’s captivating 30-minute visual journey. Despite the sweltering heat, we were graced with the fleeting presence of a few clouds painting a picture across the azure canvas. The highlight? A high-altitude aircraft leaving a stunning contrail. Watch as this ephemeral artistry slowly unfurls and spreads across the sky, creating an awe-inspiring tableau that blends the power of technology with the natural world’s effortless grace. So sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this celestial ballet that marries the mundane and the extraordinary.