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A classic Kelvin-Helmholtz wave formation takes centre stage over Dunedin, New Zealand.
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22-degree halo spotted over Portland, Oregon, US
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Altocumulus reflected in the golden light of sunset, spotted over Brighton, Colorado, US
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Altocumulus over Pershore, Worcestershire, England
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Stratus hovering over Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Altocumulus floccus spotted over Maui, Hawaii, US
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Sunrise over the Pacific Ocean, making it's way through a shield of clouds, spotted from Xincheng Township, Hualien, Taiwan
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Cumulus spotted over New Taipei, Taiwan
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Primary and secondary rainbows spotted by Christina's friend, Kala Zorn, over Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
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Cumulus clouds that formed the shape of lips over Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Sun Pillar at sunset over Sumirago, Varese, Italy
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Corona spotted over Damyns Hall Airfield, Essex, England
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Multiple contrails heading towards the horizon, spotted over Atago Bridge, Fukuoka City, Japan
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Crepuscular rays spotted shortly after sunrise over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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A tiny face appears in the clouds over Estrella Foothills, Arizona, US
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Multiple examples of what appear to be horseshoe vortices spotted over Ringwood, Melbourne, Australia
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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?