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A vulture scavenging over, Cornwall, UK.
14 thoughts on “A vulture scavenging over, Cornwall, UK.”
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During the monsoon season in the summer, this storm system was spotted shortly after sunset, with precipitation that appears to dissipate prior to reaching the ground (Virga), as well as areas where the rain touches the ground, near Hope, Arizona, US
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22-degree halo spotted in the mountains near Mercogliano, Avellino, Italy
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) spotted over North Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Developing storms spotted on a flight over the Tasman Sea, between Australia and New Zealand
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Altocumulus spotted over Taipei City, Taiwan
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Signs of supercilium, an unofficial classification for a cloud formation that resembles eyebrow-like features, spotted off the San Francisco coast, approximately five miles from Stinson Beach, California, US
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Cirrus spotted in the early afternoon over Lisboa, Portugal
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Above the clouds, spotted near China
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A blanket of Altocumulus stratiformis as viewed from above the clouds, spotted over Lake Michigan on approach to O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, US
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A formation of clouds approaching Marinatown Seaside Park, Fukuoka City, Japan
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Altocumulus radiatus indicates instability at mid-atmospheric levels and often signaling approaching stormy weather. This was true in this case as Bernhard indicated that it rained only two hours later, near the English Garden, Munich, Germany.
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A rainbow spotted over Budd Bay, Olympia, Washington, US
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A developing storm system near Place de la Concorde, Paris, France
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Remnants of a contrail spotted over Davidson Mill Pond Park, New Jersey, US
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Crepuscular rays spotted along with virga, near Charlo, Montana, US
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i see that vasco, thats really funny, but this is probably my favorite cloud pic. grey is my favorite color
This is obviously a bear-like creature chasing a rodent (which is about to eaten).
i like the sea,the clouds and in black and white it’s .faboulous!sorry for my english, i’m italian!
It looks like a pterosaur – scary.
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Looks really surreal!
Fantastic image Richard. Looks so surreal!
Stunnng, scary, apocalyptic.
What an amazing capture! It is a bit eerie isnt it!
…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great image Richard!!!
What a magic shot!!!!
What a magic shot!!!!
Totally awesome, and scary too…and in the words of simone— > !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!