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A lenticular formation over Lake Ohau, New Zealand’s South Island.
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A developing storm system near Sidmouth, Devon, England
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A captivating, mixed sky over Lisbon, Portugal
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Strong upper level winds leading to the dispersal of this Cirrus cloud and the appearance of a large feather in the sky, which may have had its origins in a contrail or two, spotted over Kelseyville, Lake County, California, US
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Altocumulus straitformis undulatus spotted over Lizard Point, Cornwall, England
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Sunrise after a snowstorm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Crepuscular rays at dawn over Avebury, Wiltshire, England
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Undulatus at sunset over Gaw Hill, Ormskirk, England
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Contrails spotted over Salt River, Mesa, Arizona, US
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Stratus fractus spotted along the mountainside near Pateros, Washington, US
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A crisp, radiant morning view over the lake called Oosterplas, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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A 'large bird on a perch' spotted over Estrella Foothills, Arizona, US
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An apt title provided by Helen; 'never smile at a crocodile...,' as seen here over Canberra, Australia
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted at dawn over Cantabria, Spain
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Altocumulus in vibrant light over Tampa, Florida, US
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As Bridget eloquently states; 'it's not that I don't love clouds, but why does the blue sky always seem to be just out of reach.' This example of that metaphor was spotted over Crank, Merseyside, England.
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Hi Lynn! I am really taken with your lovely photo. I find it most pleasing and satisfying in every way to the extent that I now have this wonderful vista as my screensaver. It is a delight to view!
Thanks so much for sharing this. It must have been great to have witnessed this in real time.
Laurence