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A 22 degree halo and a section of circumscribed halo, spotted on the night of a lunar eclipse, Bluff, Utah, US.
2 thoughts on “A 22 degree halo and a section of circumscribed halo, spotted on the night of a lunar eclipse, Bluff, Utah, US.”
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A view from above the clouds, of a layered "field" of low-lying clouds, with a textured or rolling appearance, giving the indication that this is a layer of stratocumulus clouds, spotted during a flight over Albania
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Autumn view of Altocumulus stratiformis, spotted from Pinnacles Youth Park, Boone County, Missouri, US
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A blend of colours over Medford, Massachusetts, US
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Sunrise over San Leandro, California, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted over Gardner, Massachusetts, US
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Stratus fractus spotted over Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Sunset over Chico, California, US
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A storm developing over Northwest Iran
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Crepuscular rays over Esfahan, Iran
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Pyrocumulus cloud in its early development, as spotted here by Linda's niece, is the result of Volcán de Fuego, one of Central America's most active volcanoes, located near Antigua, Guatemala
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Virga spotted over Bendigo, Central Victoria, Australia
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An approaching storm, with strong winds, hail, and torrential rain, caused notable damage throughout the city of Brisbane, Australia
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Altocumulus spotted over Taiwan
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Cumulus spotted over Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
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A mesmerizing view of altocumulus stratiformis undulatus, also known as a 'mackerel sky', spotted over Rossford, Ohio, US
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Thank you Laurence.
Top shot, Paul, and beautifully stunning.
Marvellous composition, exposure and great capture! As ever, assured from your photographic submissions, your photos never fail to delight and enthral. Great work! I like the ethereal nature of the overall vista. Enchanting!
Laurence