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A classic Kelvin-Helmholtz wave formation takes centre stage over Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Sunrise accompanied by what looks to be a heart shape opening in the altocumulus cloud formation, spotted near Charlo, Montana, US
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On a crisp day with a temperature of -16 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit), sea smoke, a type of fog, developed as a result of the existence of a very cold and still air mass over water that is comparatively warm, as seen here near Nesbyen, Norway.
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A unique view of a rainbow from above, with an angle away from the sun and a region of available airborne water droplets, spotted on Mount Coigach, Northwestern Highlands, Scotland
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Cloudbow that disappeared very quickly, spotted over Lyme Park, Disley, Cheshire, England
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Altocumulus undulatus spotted over La Caleta, Tenerife, Spain
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Cumulus over Alto, United States
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Sunset with cumulus fractus providing the backdrop over Odo Yacht Harbor, Fukuoka City, Japan
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A storm system with a developing wall cloud (murus), spotted while driving towards the coast from Granada to Motril, Andalusia, Spain
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A view of cumulus congestus over Mahajeran, Northwest Iran
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Stratocumulus over Great Falls National Park, Virginia, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis at sunset over Germany
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Altocumulus spotted over Jilin Province, China
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Altocumulus above a layer of stratus over Nantwich, Cheshire, England
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Fog over Wendersreuth, Germany
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A colorful sunset over El Dorado Hills, California, US
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Sorry about the long delay but yes please use it Ginnie
Love this photo, Greg. Beautiful composition, beautiful colors! May I copy it to my desktop background folder so that I will be able to enjoy it on a random basis daily?