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An abundance of lightning over Bluff, Utah, US.
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Cumulus fractus illuminated in varying degrees, spotted over Brooktrails, California, US
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Anti-crepuscular rays segmenting a rainbow on a day of torrential rains in North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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Altocumulus stratiformis spotted over Carlton, Washington, US
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Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) spotted over Toronto, Canada
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Altocumulus stratiformis spotted by Christiane's daughter, with a view of Mt. Rainier, near Seattle, Washington, US
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Stratus moving in over Isle of Harris, Scotland
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Altocumulus lenticularis and Altocumulus floccus spotted by Nancy's granddaughter, Violet, near Yellowstone National Park, US
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Altocumulus spotted over Washington Pass, near Mazama, Washington, US
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Undulatus spotted during the late afternoon over São Paulo City, Brazil
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Signs of a roll cloud, also known as Stratocumulus volutus, spotted near Rufford, West Lancashire, looking west over the sea beyond Southport, England
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Altocumulus lenticualris spotted over Saida Al-Sawaleha, Saudi Arabia
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Stratus spotted over Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, England
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Undulatus spotted over a megalithic site near Carnac, France
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A 'falcon' spotted over Tasmania, Australia
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Asperitas spotted within a storm that was heading east, while Celia and her father were traveling westbound on I-70, near Wentzville, Missouri, US
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Thank you Ginnie and Joan.
This does it!! A most magnificent lightning photo I’ve seen! Yes, it should make next year’s calendar and the “Cloud of the Month” as well. The colors are truly electric blue. Oh, my.
I agree with you, Laurence. This is definitely a calendar-worthy photo. Bravo, Paul.
Thank you Michael and Laurence.
A to be expected typical grand shot from you, Paul.
This is a big “WOW!!!” photo. I would ascribe the following in appreciation of your magnificent photo:- astounding, atmospheric, awe inspiring, electric (pun intended!), powerful and truly memorable, Oh, GEEZ!!!
Maybe, who knows, this marvellous photo might possibly be a good candidate to feature in the CAS 2018 calendar?
Thanks for the sharing of this wonder.
Laurence
Superb image Paul well captured
Quote from Paul…
“Last night this entire region had a series of some of the most incredible electrical storms I’ve ever seen”.