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Good food for thought Michael. About the cumulus I had the same considerations, but nevertheless I found some similar examples and it made me confirm the question of Steven. The ICA did not help really much in this case. I am still in doubt although your considerations can’t be denied.
For me it was surprising to think the Carlsbad sunset might be stratus. I did not look at it that way for it appeared to me at first glance too solid to be stratus and I had the impression it is at mid level. Nevertheless it is possible that it is stratus indeed. What do you think, is the argument of breaking up of the cloud also applicable for the hypothesis of altocumulus? For me here was the resemblance with the ac duplicatus in the ICA what made me choose altocumulus although the duplicatus is more difficult to judge from the pictures.
Anyway a nice discussion. I really like that. There are such large gray areas in cloud classification and different point of views are always surprising. The black and whites can only be found in the B&W threads.
I also think this is cumulus fractus Steven.
Don you posted some nice classical altocumulus, but be sure there are many appearances of altocumulus. The ones Steven posted “looking SW from Carlsbad, New Mexico” before and after look most to the picture that can be found in the ICA when you look for Altocumulus duplicatus. Key is that the cloud must be at mid level. Any other opinion on this?
Today we had a small front passing by (Haarlem, Netherlands) and it was looking like a solid blanket with a very distinct edge in front. Sorry no picture.
Great reds and blues in #509 Michael. Very delicate colors.
Steven I can’t choose which one is set or rise. Can you explain?
Daniel, I like the space-like atmosphere of your nebula.
No Doubt A Sunset
After a fingernail of moon by Keelin at the end of the former volume, this is a great start for Volume VIII. And a quick start as well. Surprises for sure Michael and Daniel. I try to stay in tune with the atmosphere of Nebula with next one.
Shadowing
I saw another version of your Optical Delights on the gallery Keelin. Very nice. A delight for sure.
Daniel, a sun pillar is rather rare for me. It is a nice one. I am sure you will spot more optical phenomena when you look after them when the conditions are there. I like your free iridescence.
One almost can’t tell from the picture but next one is a true sundog . The reds are already shifted to the right (or rather the cloud already shifted to the left) leaving only a hint of blues and the bright whites.
Birds Of A Feather Just A Bit Later
Great explanation of your situation in the Valley of the Sun Michael and a;so from you daniel in the Pacific Northwest. It is obviously good cloud spotting over there. Great pictures from you both.
No hills or mountains over here in Flatland. Just dunes. Nevertheless asperitas will visit us each year some times. Here is one from last summer.
Thank you and yes, the waves count for me Keelin. I love the tender colors in the sky you spotted with this hint of asperitas. These long and gentle waves are exactly what attracts me in asperitas.
More Waves
For me the former posts are all Inspirational. Whether the clouds are smeared out, accumulated or roughened all great cloudscapes.
Cloudescape?
Thanks Daniel, like you say this seems to be a virtual community swim. Overwhelming water dancers, ushering in the storm, poetry in words and in images as well, here are some ….
Quiet Waters
