The pleasures of landscape are endless. What we see around us should be enough. Horizons are typically high and far away. Still, clouds let us drift and remember" (lines 6-9).
This is one of two passages which particularly stick out to me. Although this does not directly relate to the poem, I truly enjoy taking pictures of landscapes, nature, and simply capturing the beauty; my favorite photos are of various clouds. Jane Flanders writes about landscapes and clouds in recognizing the life of John Constable. While relating to the author, I must call attention to artist, John Constable. He did not always have the chance to be the artist he desired throughout his life. Constable, in addition, did not receive recognition for his oil canvas painting masterpieces. Readers can gather this information from reading and digging deep in to the poem. Flanders' relates "Cloud Painter" to Constable's life by discussing what he loved and briefly noting events in his life. "The pleasures of landscape are endless" (6) comes from Constable's view on artwork, but also from someone like myself who appreciates art