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A classic Kelvin-Helmholtz wave formation takes centre stage over Dunedin, New Zealand.
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A mixed sky over Tainan, Taiwan
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Cumulus congestus developing over the mountains near Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Stratocumulus lenticularis, a less common formation of lenticular clouds, which develop at a lower level of the atmosphere, spotted over Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
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Crepuscular rays following a storm that contained hail, spotted over Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Cumulus over Khomeynishahr City, Esfahan, Iran
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Reflections of a sunset over Brisbane, Australia
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A storm system wtih signs of rotation within its development, spotted over Brighton, Colorado, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis stacked one above the other, caused by wave motion in multiple humid layers of air, also known as "pile d'assiettes", spotted near the Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua National Park, California, US
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Cirrostratus spotted over Northern California, US
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A storm system over Xincai County, Henan Province, China
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Cirrus fibratus over Vermontville, Adirondacks, New York, US
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Asperitas spotted near the Noko Ferry Terminal, Fukuoka City, Japan
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22-degre halo over Exeter, Devon, England
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus, also known as a "mackerel sky", spotted over Proserpine, Queensland, Australia
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A contrail reaching across the sky over Melbourne, Victoria, 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?