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A classic Kelvin-Helmholtz wave formation takes centre stage over Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Virga over Honiton, United Kingdom
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A cloud sampler above the city, as Judy describes, spotted over New York City, New York, US
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A unique altocumulus lenticularis cloud with many layers, spotted over Mt. Hood, Oregon, US
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Crepuscular rays emanating throughout the sky over the Atacama Region, Chile
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A contrail intersecting a faint 22-degree halo, spotted over National Taipei University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Undulatus over the Estrella Foothills, Arizona, US
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Cirrus fibratus during sunset over Portland, Oregon, US
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Cirrocumulus over Baltimore, Maryland, US
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Asperitas over Bridlewood, Canada
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Undulatus over National Taipei University, Sanxia, Taiwan
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An intermittent display of altocumulus and stratocumulus over the Boundary Waters, Minnesota, US
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Mamma (Mammatus) over Canberra, New South Wales, Australia
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Homogenitus from what appears to be remnants of a contrail over Calaveras Big Trees National Forest, California, US
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Mamma (Mammatus) over Canberra, ACT, New South Wales, Australia
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A face in the clouds, spotted near Greenfield, 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?