A single cloud, a feathery vapor trail ascending into the sky over the tower of a cathedral, can express as much meaning as a sky full of clouds. In this case, the juxtaposition of cloud and church imply a spiritual ascent. I saw the vapor trail in the sky when I was a few blocks away from the church, and walked around it until I was able to position it directly over the tower. The deep blue morning sky was as clear as a bell, and the sun was low, brushing only one side of the tower in light. The lone vapor trail stood out in contrast – the church leans slightly towards it, as if it is willing the cloud into the sky. Of course, we could read the image the other way around as well – the cloud could be seen as descending rather than ascending, almost as if it was blessing the church.