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A classic Kelvin-Helmholtz wave formation takes centre stage over Dunedin, New Zealand.
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On a meaningful anniversary, Modestino spotted this Sun dog (Parhelion) in the early morning over Mercogliano, Avellino, Italy
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A contrail from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, spotted from Santa Barbara, California, US
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Stratocumulus spotted over Liberty Hill, Texas, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over Lucaston, Tasmania, Australia
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A unique view of Altocumulus lenticularis by way of a 2.5-minute long exposure photograph over the San Juan River, near Bluff, Utah, US
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A mixed sky over Seattle, Washington, US
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A dissipating storm in the foreground in contrast with a developing one on the horizon, spotted near Moss Landing, California, US
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A broad area of virga spotted in low humidity conditions near Brighton, Colorado, US
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A colourful sunset over Conwy, North Wales
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Cumulus congestus spotted over Petaluma, California, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted during the morning over Arnhem, The Netherlands
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A low base storm system producing precipitation near Barrow Beach, Somerset, England
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A drone camera captures an imposing storm over Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
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Virga spotted at dusk over Northampton, England
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Cumulus congestus spotted near Yilan, Taiwan
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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?