Art Every Day Month - Nov 16 -

Mist on the River 2

Mist on the River 2   - an  atmospheric effect in the distant landscape

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In the distance, clouds of mist add definition to the river landscape. Currents of water are strong here and a great volume of cold water flows, condensing thick patches of fog and mist out of the warm, moist air. The mist rising from so far away adds to the drama of early morning light.

Art Every Day Month - Nov 15 -

Mist on the River

Mist on the River  - a localized atmospheric effect in the landscape

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Morning mist on the river appears where relatively warm moist air churns against colder river water, causing the layer of air closest to the river to chill. Cool air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air, so the moisture in that chilled layer of air condenses into small particles of air-borne water, which we call mist or fog. The patchy mist drifts with the gentle wind current. The mist will gradually dissipate as the chilled air warms up with heat from the sun and is able to hold more moisture again.