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The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, spotted over Blachford Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada, on the first Cloud Appreciation Society Sky Holiday. This photograph was taken by Hamilton Lund (Member 23,173). Based in Sydney, Australia, Hamilton was the professional photographer of our group. His website is hamiltonlund.com, and contact is ham@hamiltonlund.com.
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Two dogs enjoying the view near Malakwa, British Columbia, Canada
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Mamma over Bergerhausen, Germany
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Sun Dog near Kemerovo, Russia
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A storm front near Cordele, Georgia, US
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Cumulus and Cirrus sharing the sky over Reigate, England
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Asperitas over Binevenagh, Limavady, Northern Ireland
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Sun Dog over Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Altocumulus filling the sky near Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Undulatus over Blairgowrie, Scotland
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A multi-colored sunset over Monte Porzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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A colorful sunset following a warm, blustery day near Wenatchee, Washington, US
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Lunar iridescence over Dutchess County, New York, US
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Altocumulus virga near Nimes, France
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Nimbostratus moving in over Kooh Sorkh (Red Mountain), Shiraz, Iran
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