Have you ever paid close attention to a cloud and noticed its ever-changing forms? If not, you could be missing out on something quite wonderful.
A pop science blogger surnamed Zheng, 25, known as the "Cloud Collector" on the lifestyle social media Xiaohongshu, originally started her account to share cloud photos in 2022.
Zheng, who enjoys finding pleasure in recording the beauty of daily life, considered it a way to spread lovely moments to more people. "Clouds have always brought me peace and joy," said Zheng.
For Zheng, one of her most unforgettable cloud watching experiences happened during a flight. It was the first time that she had seen a special natural event called a "glory"、 produced by water drops in the air. "It was such a surprise," Zheng remembered.
As a growing number of online users began to show interest and raise questions, Zheng realized that she could offer more science content about cloud watching. Thus, she started to learn more by reading professional books and asking experts in the field.
Zheng has now shared nearly 200 pieces of popular science content, including cloud identification, different cloud types and the knowledge of weather. Her account now has over 210,000 followers on Xiaohongshu, and there are five group chats where thousands of users share their daily cloud-watching experiences.
Looking ahead, Zheng has plans to hold several shows. "The first round of shows will be in Xiamen in Fujian and Chengdu in Sichuan," Zheng said, adding that she is gathering more cloud photos and the special stories behind them. By doing this, she hopes to inspire more people to enjoy the beauty of the clouds in the sky.
