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A large waterspout illuminated by lightning, spotted during a storm that passed through the Bahama Islands.
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Mosaic of colors illuminated by some Iridescence, prior to an incoming storm over Vermontville, New York, US.
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Birds on a wire beneath some Cumulus fractus, spotted over LaVale, Maryland, US.
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Altocumulus lenticularis amidst a colorful sunset over Monte Rosa in Sumirago, Italy.
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted over Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, France
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Rainbow over Grasse, France
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Corona over Eugene, Oregon, US
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Cirrocumulus overlooking Cumulus fractus above Eugene, Oregon, US
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Crosswire view of altocumulus clouds with some virga over Carlsbad, New Mexico, US.
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Altocumulus over Beaufort, South Carolina, US
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Cloud caps known as pileus forming over the tops of Cumulus congestus clouds and spotted over Little Switzerland, North Carolina, US.
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Asperitas clouds spotted over Seattle, Washington, US.
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A mixed sky, from low to high, of Stratocumulus, Altocumulus and Cirrus spotted over Papamoa, New Zealand.
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Cirrus over San Luis Rey, United States
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Formation of cirrus fibratus, thanks in part, to the remnants of earlier contrails over Williston, Vermont, US.
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Gorgeous! this is one I will stare at and daydream about! :)
Thank you all for your comments. It has become a bit of a pleasure taking photos of lightning in countries like here and Malaysia where the weather obliges. I only saw this shot by zooming in and I missed it for a couple of months. Thanks all.
I absolutely love this series of photos. I am just about obsessed with those lovely shades od blue-gray and orange. Its just breathtaking!
Wow,amazing colour and a magnificent shot!
A superb capture simply breathtaking
Wish one day I could see such a stunning vista as this! Wonderful photo in every way. Mortifyingly beautiful! Thanks, Mike!
Laurence
And here I thought “I” was the “Man” Haha…. This is a really cool shot Mark.
Along with the tree in the foreground and the dark cloud in front of the clouds that are lit up, gives the photo much interest and dimension. Of course the dramatic lightning strikes with the water spout are the real stars. Great shot.
Threatening and wonderful!
Amazing shot – very well done!
Great shot, but a scary sight. Thanks for sharing
Mike,
That is the coolest picture of a waterspout AND lightning that I have ever seen! How exciting that you were there to catch this rare phenomenon! Great photography! You are the man! Keep up the good work!