Looking at Alfred Steglitz and expanding my idea.

Stieglitz took at least 220 photographs that he called Equivalent or Equivalents; all feature clouds in the sky. The majority of them show only the sky without any horizon, buildings or other objects in the frame, but a small number do include hills or trees. One series from 1927 prominently features poplar trees in the foreground.Almost all of the photographs are printed very darkly so the sky often appears black or nearly black. The contrast between the sky and the much lighter clouds is striking in all but a few of the prints. Some images include the sun either as a distinct element in the photograph or as an illuminating force behind the clouds. 
Stieglitz photographed clouds from 1922 into the thirties.A symbolist aesthetic underlies these images, which became increasingly abstract equivalents of his own experiences, thoughts, and emotions. The theory of equivalence had been the subject of much discussion and it was infused by Kandinsky's ideas, especially the belief that colors, shapes, and lines reflect the inner, often emotive "vibrations of the soul." In his cloud photographs, which he termed "Equivalents", Stieglitz emphasized pure abstraction, adhering to the modern ideas of equivalence, holding that abstract forms, lines, and colors could represent corresponding inner states, emotions and ideas.

 

I have decided to move on from just making images of stars. I am planning to base my project idea with stieglitz in mind by making purely abstract images of the sky, involving clouds, stars, colours, aeroplane trails etc. I will be reflecting the images i produce with a certain mood in mind, which the viewer can decide for themselves. 
As i am into landscape photography, i have realised that clouds make a massive impact on the atmosphere and beauty on a shot, and i reckon if i bring the focus entirely onto the clouds instead of the landscape I could produce some really interesting looking images. Clouds are so easily looked past and nobody really seems to appreciate the real beauty and amazing formations that they can come in. not only that but i am blown away by how you can get such a massive contrast from having a dark, grey, gloomy to cloud and a light, fluffy cloud in such a short amount of time, It's almost like they have their own emotions. 

I will be shooting every day and document my process now that i have decided on my final major project idea.. 


Thinking about equipment:

ND filter

1.  A graduated neutral density filter will help me to expose the clouds well without overdoing the highlights. It will also help in situations with a bright sky and darker background. It will also make post-processing a lot less painful. Photoshop is great, but it’s a hell of a lot easier if you get the shot right when you’re shooting it!
2. To bring out the fine detail within the clouds I will consider a polarising filter. This will help with the contrast within the clouds and against the sky if it’s showing.

polarising filter

I will also Shoot in the golden hours and use a tripod for stability.