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A storm system over Zoeterwoudedorp, South Holland.
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An epic battle between a witch and a dragon, as seen over Malakwa, British Columbia, Canada
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Unique formations of asperitas and undulatus spotted over Midlothian, Texas, US
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Development of mammatus in conjunction with a storm system over Northwest Iran
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A variety of subtle altocumulus cloud formations spotted over Northern California, US
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An intersection of cloud formations as a result of varying winds at different altitudes, spotted over Nottingham, England
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Iridescence and crepuscular rays as seen from King Power Mahanakhon, also known as the MahaNakhon, in Bangkok, Thailand
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Swirls of clouds spotted over Kianga, New South Wales, Australia
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Mt. Rainier peeking above the cumulus clouds, spotted on a flight into Seattle, Washington, US
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Altocumulus in the fading light, spotted over Xixhi, Taiwan
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A primary and secondary rainbow over Brisbane, Australia
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Nacreous clouds, forming at altitudes of 15-25 km (10–20 miles), up in the stratosphere, at temperatures of around -85˚C (-121˚F), these clouds show beautiful iridescent pastel hues as they scatter the light from the Sun when it is just below the horizon. Sometimes called ‘mother-of-pearl clouds’, their tiny, uniform ice crystals are very good at diffracting sunlight. This classic example was spotted in December of a prior year, over Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, England.
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Cumulus clouds dotting the sky as seen from the Noko Ferry Terminal, Fukuoka City, Japan
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Iridescence over Baltimore, Maryland, US
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A developing storm that causes dust to rise and swirl from fields that were being plowed to the north, near Antelope Valley, California, US
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A sky that Chia-En described as being covered with delicate, fleece-like clouds, stretching like a soft carpet toward the horizon, near New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Wow, it looks like those fungi that stick out from trees. Phellinus spp.
If you were a bad parent, this would be perfect for the big bad boogy man, something from which nightmares are/could be made. All that said, it is an awesome formation and I liked the details you gave. Don’t envy you the ride…
Whoops yes added to favourites Henrik…IanL..
Magic sky! Why isn’t this among the favourites?
Greetings from a cloud lover – Henrik Kolden, Norway
Mark, many thanks indeed for all the background information relating to your memorable photo. You certainly showed true grit and dedication in capturing this view for us to share, for sure.
I hope you have managed to dry out now…
Laurence
Thanks, Lawrence. It was indeed very impressive, not least because it was also moving rapidly towards me and within a couple of minutes after taking this picture, I was in the midst of the accompanying downpour.
Quite literally, in fact: I was actually out on my roadbike at the time after a long ride out towards Utrecht, and had about 25km left to get home at nearly 8pm. With sunset imminent and no lights for my bike (ouch), I had no choice but to cycle right through the middle of this beast, rather than take shelter.
Rain is just wet and within I was soaked, but that’s ok in the grand scheme of things. The roads and paths quickly filled with a lot of standing water which, on a roadbike, was less than ideal. Then there was very strong, gusty wind, also sub-optimal. But the biggest concern was the few strikes of lightning which the storm emitted: in the flatlands of Holland, there’s nowhere to hide.
I survived, along with the picture, but it was all a bit hairy … :-)
it slightly remembers me of the ninja turtles…well,about :)
Highly impressive indeed – and what a sight this must have been to behold. Definitely gaze-stopping stuff!
Laurence