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A storm system over Zoeterwoudedorp, South Holland.
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An incoming storm system from what appears to be the leading edge of it, by way of this arcus (shelf cloud), which was spotted near the Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
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Sunset over Union County, Ohio, US
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Cumulus congestus, potentially developing into a cumulonimbus, captured by Nicola's son, Sam, near Adelaide, South Australia
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Altocumulus undulatus over Northfiled, Illinois, US
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An early afternoon storm system coming in from the west, near Moiese, Montana, US
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Two sandstone cloudspotters discussing the weather, as Paul observed, in this photograph of a storm system in the distance, near Bluff, Utah, US
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) over Catforth, Preston, England
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Asperitas over Al Tahoe, United States
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Cumulus humilis over San Bernadino, California, US
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The leading edge of what appears to be a cold front passing over Rufford, West Lancashire, England
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Storm system over Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Altocumulus over Falls Church, Virgnia, US
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Sunrise with fog and mist over Ningbo, China
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A colorful, mixed sky captured by Gail Stewart near Alameda, New Mexico, US
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A reflection of a mature cumulus congestus, developing towards a potential cumulonimbus, near Anacortes, Washington, US
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Wow, it looks like those fungi that stick out from trees. Phellinus spp.
If you were a bad parent, this would be perfect for the big bad boogy man, something from which nightmares are/could be made. All that said, it is an awesome formation and I liked the details you gave. Don’t envy you the ride…
Whoops yes added to favourites Henrik…IanL..
Magic sky! Why isn’t this among the favourites?
Greetings from a cloud lover – Henrik Kolden, Norway
Mark, many thanks indeed for all the background information relating to your memorable photo. You certainly showed true grit and dedication in capturing this view for us to share, for sure.
I hope you have managed to dry out now…
Laurence
Thanks, Lawrence. It was indeed very impressive, not least because it was also moving rapidly towards me and within a couple of minutes after taking this picture, I was in the midst of the accompanying downpour.
Quite literally, in fact: I was actually out on my roadbike at the time after a long ride out towards Utrecht, and had about 25km left to get home at nearly 8pm. With sunset imminent and no lights for my bike (ouch), I had no choice but to cycle right through the middle of this beast, rather than take shelter.
Rain is just wet and within I was soaked, but that’s ok in the grand scheme of things. The roads and paths quickly filled with a lot of standing water which, on a roadbike, was less than ideal. Then there was very strong, gusty wind, also sub-optimal. But the biggest concern was the few strikes of lightning which the storm emitted: in the flatlands of Holland, there’s nowhere to hide.
I survived, along with the picture, but it was all a bit hairy … :-)
it slightly remembers me of the ninja turtles…well,about :)
Highly impressive indeed – and what a sight this must have been to behold. Definitely gaze-stopping stuff!
Laurence