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December 26, 2024

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Arcus, also known as a shelf cloud, ushers in precipitation from a storm over New Brighton Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand

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May 21, 2024

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Waves of Altocumulus lenticularis over Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, New Zealand

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May 8, 2024

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A turbulent storm system over Lake Clearwater, Canterbury, New Zealand

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December 18, 2011

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The Nor’ West Arch over Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Dennis says:

December 21, 2011 at 8:03 pm

This looks loke a scene out of hell. Fire coming from the sky

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Alex says:

December 20, 2011 at 6:26 am

A stunning scene. Thank you for sharing. :)

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Anthony Skellern says:

December 19, 2011 at 10:40 pm

Outstanding image, Gregory – really special!

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Van Shadrick says:

December 19, 2011 at 12:25 pm

Beautiful picture…..Awesome !!!!

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December 11, 2011

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A pileus capped cloud over Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Gregory Dowson says:

May 26, 2015 at 9:54 pm

Thanks everyone
I do love my Pileus Capped !

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Søren Hauge says:

May 26, 2015 at 9:35 pm

Great picture Greg! I am happy to be using it in my Danish Cloud article :)

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Carolyn Johannesen says:

December 13, 2011 at 9:31 am

Pileus seem to have such fun :D Lovely close up Gregory!

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February 1, 2011

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Virga sunset in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Anthony Skellern says:

February 5, 2011 at 9:43 pm

Lovely jellyfish clouds, Gregory.
You have captured that luminous evening light very well.

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Gregory Dowson says:

February 3, 2011 at 5:50 am

thanks John, it was a beautiful sky

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John Norris says:

February 1, 2011 at 8:26 pm

This looks like a large insect in the sky with lots of legs? great photo Gregory!!!!

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January 19, 2011

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A face in a cloud over Christchurch, New Zealand. Is it Jesus? Or just Jeff Lynne, the lead singer of ELO?

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brian Steel says:

November 22, 2011 at 7:32 am

excellent image no “Mr Blue Sky” there

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Jackie S Brooks says:

August 28, 2011 at 7:41 pm

Wonderful photo. My DH thinks it looks a bit like Michael Angelo’s ‘David’

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Alex says:

March 12, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Our God is watching!

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A.J. Hidding says:

February 6, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Creepy!

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Beate Blecher says:

January 25, 2011 at 12:52 am

You have something there, Adolpho!

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Gregory Dowson says:

January 23, 2011 at 7:49 am

Thanks for your comments
To me it looks abit like Jeff Lynne from the band ELO holding a microphone, lol

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Adolfo Garcia-Marin says:

January 20, 2011 at 6:52 am

I can see it (BUT it can also see me!)

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Robert, Terrigal Australia says:

January 20, 2011 at 3:51 am

Holy Moses!

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bryan says:

January 19, 2011 at 9:18 pm

That is really well spotted….

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Julie Darby/ Romsey says:

January 19, 2011 at 8:20 pm

Spooky…..great shot!

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John Norris says:

January 19, 2011 at 7:49 pm

Great cloud image Gregory!!!!!

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Anne Downie, SW Scotland says:

January 19, 2011 at 5:53 pm

Well spotted!

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November 19, 2010

South island, New Zealand.

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Greg Dowson says:

November 23, 2010 at 8:11 pm

Thanks Remi, we do have our fair share of amazing cloud formations but ive seen truely fantastic clouds from all around the world on this site

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Rémi Filastò, Roma says:

November 19, 2010 at 5:28 pm

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l shot Gregory! Thanks for sharing. NZ and Australia really seem to be the better place for a cloudspotter.

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November 12, 2010

Spotted somewhere in New Zealand.

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A.J. Hidding says:

February 6, 2011 at 10:20 pm

Funny, I made a similar picture in Wellington once, I'll try and dig it up and post it here, thanks for reminding me, Gregory! New Zealand is heaven for cloudspotting!

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Rémi Filastò, Firenze says:

November 14, 2010 at 8:50 am

A true cloudpsotter is always in the right spot at the right time Greg…

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Greg Dowson says:

November 13, 2010 at 10:26 pm

thanks, I was just in the right spot at the right time

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Susie NZ says:

November 12, 2010 at 10:56 pm

It just brings a smile to the face, neat shot, Gregory, thank you for it

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Carolyn, UK says:

November 12, 2010 at 7:17 pm

It's so well placed and so were you, Gregory.:~)

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Rémi Filastò, Firenze says:

November 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

Funny picture Gregory! Thanks for sharing!

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Arcus, also known as a shelf cloud, ushers in precipitation from a storm over New Brighton Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Waves of Altocumulus lenticularis over Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, New Zealand

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A turbulent storm system over Lake Clearwater, Canterbury, New Zealand

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The Nor’ West Arch over Christchurch, New Zealand.

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A pileus capped cloud over Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Virga sunset in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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A face in a cloud over Christchurch, New Zealand. Is it Jesus? Or just Jeff Lynne, the lead singer of ELO?

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South island, New Zealand.

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Spotted somewhere in New Zealand.

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