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A host of cryptic cloud faces in this formation over North Phoenix, US.
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A horseshoe vortex over Phoenix, US.
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A mix of Altocumulus over North Phoenix Arizona, US.
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A cascade of Cirrus over north Phoenix, Arizona, US.
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A bundle of energy over North Phoenix Arizona, US.
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A reclusive pileus formation over North Phoenix, US.
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Rebecca says:
A really dramatic, stormy picture. Well done, Mike! The pileus cloud formation or lens-shaped anvil almost looks like it is wearing a hat. From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia
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A pre-dawn sky over Phoenix, US.
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A classic example of pileus and velum over North Phoenix, US.
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Rebecca says:
Good picture Mick. Cumulus clouds look a bit like a pile of whipped mashed potato and an afternoon thunderstorm is going to happen. From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia
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A lenticular invasion over north Phoenix, Arizona, US.
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A view of the underside of the incus anvil, spotted over north Phoenix, US.
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A case of rapid convection gives rise to a pileus and velum mix over Phoenix, Arizona, US.
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A cloudy blend over north Phoenix, US.
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This image shows the developing stages, from Cumulus to Cumulus congestus and finally to the King of clouds the Incus formation. Spotted over northern Phoenix, US.
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A suggestion of undulating asperitas over Phoenix, Arizona, US.
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A classic example of Altocumulus with virga trails over northern Phoenix, US.
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Hans Stocker says:
I love to see Virga Weave in color on the gallery Michael. Nature on its impressionistic best. Great capture.
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A wide expanse of mammatus rolls eastward over Mesa, Arizona, US.
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Thank You Rebecca and Laurence!..Timing was very important for this shot. I consider myself fortunate to have clicked the shutter when I did. The cloud was fast moving as it approached its upward limitation, the troposphere . Yes, I think I caught it at its best.
-MEL
A really, amazingly dramatic, stormy photo, Mike, well done! Definitely looks like a cauliflower or a bomb waiting to explode at any moment! Looks like a strong autumn, electrical thunderstorm and unstable weather will happen pretty soon that afternoon, after a relatively hot bout of weather over North Phoenix, USA, with plenty of thunder and lightning and a deluge of rain. Stay inside and be safe! From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia
Dynamic and explosive! Powerful stuff! Clouds rule!!!
Love it!
Laurence