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A storm system over Zoeterwoudedorp, South Holland.
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Clouds on the horizon near San Diego, California, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis developing over North Devon, England
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22-degree halo spotted by Gerry's daughter, Clare Trotter, over Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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Altocumulus stratiformis spotted during sunrise over Brighton, Colorado, US
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Iridescence via cumulus clouds over Northern California, US
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A developing storm over the rural central country in Victoria, Australia
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A giant "cloud bird" flying across the sky over Crank, St Helens, England
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A vibrant sunset over Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Columbia, Missouri, US
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Cumulus spotted from the Pacific Crest Trail, near Bouquet Reservoir, California, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis over Esfahan, Iran
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Cirrocumulus undulatus, or as Helen aptly described, a "cirrusy snake", spotted over Somerset, England
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Reflections of cumulus over Towada Lake, Japan
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Signs of mammatus as a storm moved into the area near Temecula, California, US
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Virga accompanied by precipitation that appears to be reaching the ground, near Winthrop, Washington, US
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Cumulus congestus as viewed from above the clouds, on a flight over Taoyuan, Taiwan
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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