The gray gauze of the sky was tearing off to reveal patches of blue.

She had no makeup on, although her chapped lips revealed patches of mentholated balm.

Pictures of the asteroid revealed several bright patches of lighter colored, unidentified material on the surface.

The clouds were low, almost a fog, but from second to second they would shift, revealing patches of open air.

Despite the shading of night, its tall front revealed cracks and patches of crumbling corner bricks.

The bark breaks off in almost jigsaw like pieces to reveal white, yellow or cream patches underneath.

Overhead, the drifting clouds were beginning to reveal small patches of blue.

Here and there, the shifting sands revealed dark patches of gravel.

So far, the cleaning has revealed fissures, nicks and patches, but little serious damage.

Investigation revealed bare patches of hide showing through the last coat of food, so presumably his little darling was hungry again.