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A classic lenticular pile up over Washington State, US.
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Circumhorizon Arc over Lakewood, Washington, US
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Cirrocumulus undulatus over Monte Porzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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Cirrus fibratus stretching across the blue sky over Atagohama, Fukuoka City, Japan.
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Virga trails amidst the Altocumulus, over Curtin, Canberra, Australia.
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus over Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland
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A developing storm system over Perth, Western Australia
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Asperitas over Jamaica Plain, United States
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Stormy skies over Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland
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Iridescence through a canopy of Altocumulus clouds over Lac La Hache, British Columbia, Canada
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A developing thunderstorm, as reported by Paula, over the Isle of Wight, England
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Cumulus over Hutchinson Heights, United States
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Mamma (Mammatus) over Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
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A family of cumulus clouds below a sky of contrails, over Henley on Thames, England.
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Altocumulus stratiformis amidst a sunrise over Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Orographic Stratus, formed as moist air cools as it rises up the cliffside, beneath Altocumulus stratiformis spotted over Isla de los Estados, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
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I love seeing your photos of the clouds by Mt. Rainier, Ryan. Always a treat! My hubby grew up in Selah, and we have visitied Rainier several times.
Stunning. Where in WA state did you see this? Wish it was in my backyard!
Absolutely amazing, Ryan! Lucky you for seeing something like this!