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A horseshoe vortex over Paterson, New Jersey, US.
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted near majestic Mt. Rainier (Tahoma), Seattle, Washington, US
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Stratocumulus over the Champotón River, Champotón, Campeche, Mexico
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Cumulus congestus spotted over Khomeynishahr City, Esfahan, Iran
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A morning view over Cologne, Germany
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A mesmerizing mosaic of altocumulus spotted at sunset, following a winter day near Taylor, Texas, US
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Sunset over Twisp, Washingon, US
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A sunset view that resembles a painting, spotted over Podłęże, near Niepołomice, Poland
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Low clouds drift through a quiet valley after morning rain, spotted over Tonto National Forest, Arizona, US
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On an evening walk, the sky was ever-changing in between the arrival of storms near Greenfield, California, US
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Following recent storms in the area, Pegasus graces the sky over La Jolla, California, US
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Reflections of the sky via Albemarle Sound, Edenton, North Carolina, US
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Sunrise over Georgetown, Texas, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted over Horseshoe Bay, Stewart Island, New Zealand
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A microburst of falling snow spotted over Gress, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
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Sunset over a wintry tidal marsh on the North Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Well said, Hans. I would have written the same type of comment.
Nice photo.
Laurence
I see a child playing croquet. Very nice! Thanks Ed.