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A view from the flight deck of lenticular formations over the east coast of Greenland.
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An incoming storm system from what appears to be the leading edge of it, by way of this arcus (shelf cloud), which was spotted near the Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
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Sunset over Union County, Ohio, US
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Cumulus congestus, potentially developing into a cumulonimbus, captured by Nicola's son, Sam, near Adelaide, South Australia
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Altocumulus undulatus over Northfiled, Illinois, US
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An early afternoon storm system coming in from the west, near Moiese, Montana, US
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Two sandstone cloudspotters discussing the weather, as Paul observed, in this photograph of a storm system in the distance, near Bluff, Utah, US
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) over Catforth, Preston, England
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Asperitas over Al Tahoe, United States
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Cumulus humilis over San Bernadino, California, US
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The leading edge of what appears to be a cold front passing over Rufford, West Lancashire, England
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Storm system over Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Altocumulus over Falls Church, Virgnia, US
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Sunrise with fog and mist over Ningbo, China
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A colorful, mixed sky captured by Gail Stewart near Alameda, New Mexico, US
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A reflection of a mature cumulus congestus, developing towards a potential cumulonimbus, near Anacortes, Washington, US
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Marvellous! Big “WOW!” factor here with no problem!
Peter, thanks for sharing this one with us. Much appreciated – and that is putting it mildly!
Laurence
The clouds definitely look like flying fish swimming really fast through the air, as the wind blows over the snowy Greenlandic mountains. Good picture! From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia