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Texas to Wyoming and Back – Extra Images

My family and I took off for Jackson Hole, Wyoming almost 2 weeks ago. Starting off in Texas, we drove though Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and back… 3000+ miles. Lots and lots of images taken over the 10 days we were there and back. SO MUCH FUN! I posted 11 images over the 10 days and tagged them “Vacation” (click to check out). Below are the 10 selects I did not post, but I thought deserved to be posted here on the blog. I hope you enjoy the extra images :)

Jul 20, 2010 | Categories: Images | Tags: , , , , , | 6 Comments »

Announcing Clouds 365 Project – YEAR 2!

After much discussion with my friends and family, it is my pleasure to announce that I am going to continue photographing clouds everyday for another 365 days!  - Clouds 365 Project – Year 2

What an amazing journey. Honestly, I could not walk away from this if I tried! When I started this project almost a year ago, I dedicated the Clouds 365 project to Art, Learning, Determination, Process, Pattern and Obsession. (Check out the About page to learn more.) In year 2, the project is also dedicated to Community—because I could not have done this without YOU.  Over the year, I have met some wonderful people from all over the world. The support and the feedback you give me everyday, without fail, is humbling. I can’t thank you enough. You made me be my best every day!

Year 1 of Clouds 365 Project will end a week from today. We’ll celebrate it together for a day, but then I turn around and start YEAR 2 on July 1st!

The future is very bright for the Clouds 365 Community as well. In honor of the important role all of you play in the project, we will launch a new Community site soon—a site that will helps us grow. You will be able to edit your own profile, password, images, etc.  The site will include groups, internal communication and tutorials so we can get to know one another better while we expand our knowledge of clouds and how to document them.

Special thanks to my wife Stephanie and my girls for their help though this year and encouragement to continue this wonderful project.  Thanks to my friends Manny, Misty, Justin, Nicco and Laurie.  You are always there for me :)

Watch for more information in the coming days on future plans for the Clouds 365 project.  I’ll also be sharing some insights from the past year as I look back at what I have learned so far.

Thanks again to all of you cloud lovers. See you for another year!

- Kelly DeLay

Jun 23, 2010 | Categories: Announcements | Tags: , , , | 22 Comments »

Vegas to the Grand Canyon and Back

Recently, my wife and I were in Las Vegas. We decided, after much debate to book a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon for our own enjoyment and to hopefully get a cloud shot for the day. Those of you who follow the project know that I did – http://www.clouds365.com/6-12-10 – What a day and experience that was. Perfect weather, perfect clouds and SO happy that I “got the shot”, probably the best one of the entire year!

After going through the hundreds of photographs, I decided to post 8 additional images I liked the best starting and ending in Las Vegas. I hope you enjoy these. I loved capturing them!

Jun 14, 2010 | Categories: Images | Tags: , , , , , , | 15 Comments »

Something a little different – 5-04-10

I flew from Dallas to San Francisco today. I always have my camera out when I fly trying new things, especially after I know I have my shot for the day. This series was shot with a ND-4 filter and using a custom setting I set up on the camera (Canon 5D Mark II) to shoot Black and White. The clouds are ground were perfect for this. Thought I would share a few with you.

May 04, 2010 | Categories: Images | Tags: , , , , | 10 Comments »

Clouds 365 Project Nominated for a Webby Award!

CLOUDS 365 PROJECT NOMINATED FOR BEST PERSONAL BLOG / WEBSITE IN THE 14th ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS!

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.

“Nominees like the Clouds 365 Project are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said David-Michel Davies, executive director of the Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 10,000 entries we received this year.”

As a nominee, the Clouds 365 Project is also eligible to win a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted online by the global Web community. From now until April 29th, Clouds 365 Project fans can vote online to help the Clouds 365 Project Win Internet’s Top Honor http://webby.aol.com/connections/personal_blogwebsite

Winners will be announced on May 4th, 2010 and honored at a star-studded ceremony in New York City on June 14th where they will have an opportunity to deliver one of The Webby Awards’ famous five-word speeches. Past Webby Award winners – and their speeches – include Al Gore (“Please don’t recount this vote.”), Stephen Colbert (“Me. Me. Me. Me. Me.”), and Michel Gondry (“Keyboards are full of germs.”).

The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 650-person judging academy whose members include Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, R/GA’s Chief Bob Greenberg, “Simpson’s” creator Matt Groening, Arianna Huffington, and Harvey Weinstein.

About The Webby Awards:

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile web sites. Established in 1996, the 13th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Microsoft Expression; Aol; YouTube; Pepsi; Aquent; Yahoo!; Tribal DDB Worldwide; East Media; IDG; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced.Net; KobeMail; Museum of the Moving Image; Behance; Business Insider and Time Out New York.

Apr 13, 2010 | Categories: Awards | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »

More from Boston – 4-05-10

Was organizing images after my latest trip to Boston and decided to post these four images. They were selects on April 5, but were not chosen. I thought someone might like to see them :)

Apr 08, 2010 | Categories: Images | Tags: , , , | 5 Comments »

Clouds 365 Community – Tutorial

I get lots of support email and comments regarding the Clouds 365 Community site. I decided to do a quick screen-cast tutorial (7 mins), where I will show you the basics of the Community Website. This video will show you how to create a account, upload images, map, share functions, just to name a few. I know some of you are pro’s at it, others need a little guidance. I hope this answers all of your questions. If not, I will add on to this post.

Mar 30, 2010 | Categories: Tutorials | Tags: , , , | 7 Comments »

3-24-10 – Extra Storm Images

Driving up the Dallas North Tollway on my way home for the night, I noticed a wall cloud starting to build off in the distance. As I got closer to the storm, I knew I had to get off and pick a spot because I had to get the shot! It had started to rain, there was lightning everywhere. It was spooky for sure. I managed to take 30-40 images, all different exposures. I was praying I got something because I could not look at the preview. I was really happy when I started going through these. It was hard to choose. I posted this one (3-24-10-part-2). I had 5 selects that I liked. I had to share the other 4 images I did not post.

Mar 24, 2010 | Categories: Images | Tags: , , , , | 14 Comments »

Clouds 365 Wins SXSW Interactive Web Award

AwardThe Clouds 365 Project won the SXSW Interactive web award in the Personal Portfolio category Sunday night.  The trophies are way cool!, called Thingamagoop 2. They were created by Bleep Labs (bleeplabs.com). I was very excited when they called our name, so the walk to the stage was a bit surreal that is for sure. I have a few people to thank for making this possible – Manny (WordPress theme developer / programmer for Project and Community sites), Justin (iPhone App developer and Community website programming), Misty (Brilliant writing when I need it!) my wife Stephanie (Editor, Pro Photographer, Consultation and letting me do this!), the awesome Facebook Fan Page (51,000 and growing) and my friends Nicco and everyone else at EchoDitto (you know who you are) and Laurie (constant advice and encouragement) without them I would not be doing this project.

I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that we did not win the people’s choice. The Facebook group voted everyday, the group is amazing, Thank You!!

It was nice to receive validation from my peers. I strive to do better everyday because of them. Thank you so much!

Here is the video from the other night. It was shot with a Flip HD, so it is a little wobbly. I am glad Stephanie got the footage however.

Here are the press links where the Clouds 365 Project is mentioned for winning personal portfolio:

Mar 16, 2010 | Categories: General | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment »

SXSW People’s Choice Awards

SXSW 2010 Web Awards FinalistI announced Monday on our Facebook fan page that the Clouds 365 Project is a finalist at the 13th Annual South by Southwest Web Awards, Personal Portfolio category. The award show will be in Austin, Texas on March 14th. Next to the Webby’s, this could not be a bigger deal for me.

The People’s Choice Awards are now open for voting. if you are a first time voter , you have to go through a few steps to vote, but it is a relatively easy process.

I need your help. If you are a fan of the Clouds 365 Project and feel the project is worthy, please go vote!  Lets show everyone what a great community we have! I really appreciate your support.

Feb 18, 2010 | Categories: General | Tags: , , , , | 3 Comments »

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