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A contender for a new category suggested by Heather, ‘things that look like clouds’ as she spots this at Denver International Airport, on her daily drive to work,
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Cumulus that looks like a dog's head looking to the side, spotted over Vancouver, Washington, US
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Moon Dogs, also known as paraselenae, a rare optical phenomenon, spotted along with a 22-degree lunar halo over Sumirago, Varese, Italy
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Sunset accompanied by mammatus (mamma) clouds, following heavy rain in Karachi, Pakistan
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Altocumulus lenticularis amidst a golden sky near Tangier, Morocco
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A colourful sunset over North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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A cold front accompanied by a stormy sky near Holland, Michigan, US
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A mesmerizing sunrise for the fishermen at Marinatown Seaside Park, Fukuoka City, Japan
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A sunset view captured by Haruko's son, Ben, while visiting Magnolia, Kentucky, US
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Signs of supercilium spotted briefly near Charlo, Montana, US
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Sunrise over Oakland, California, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted during sunrise over York, England
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Cirrus uncinus spotted during the morning over Modbury Heights, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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A view from high above the clouds, near Seattle, Washington, US
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A variety of clouds spotted over Micco, Florida, US
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Sunrise over Fancy Farm, Kentucky, US
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Good idea, Heather – I like it!
You have sharp eyes! Much better to see this than the “Blue Devil” horse! Is This another public art installation?
Ha, that’s nice, why not turn things round!