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May 15, 2019
A sighting of an isolated mountain range in Arizona, known locally as 'sky islands' because they develop endemic species specific to that chain.
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November 13, 2018
An aircraft condensation trail spotted over Las Cruces, New Mexico, US just happens to be perfectly aligned with the shadow it casts on to a layer of Cirrostratus cloud below.
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July 30, 2018
A crepuscular 'searchlight' over Las Cruces, New Mexico, US.
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June 11, 2018
A sunset over Picacho Peak, Las Cruces, New Mexico, US.
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Rebecca says: Amazing shot! A mackerel sky that has the appearance a bit like hailstones in the sky stretching off into the distance.
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This is indeed a beautiful shot of a crepuscular searchlight beam. It also resembles a volcano going off.