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A waterspout over the Mediterranean sea, spotted from a hill above Monaco.
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A robust, developing storm system spotted over Turks and Caicos Islands
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Virga that resembled a fountain, spotted over Toyohama, Fukuoka City, Japan
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Cirrus uncinus spotted over Perth, Western Australia
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Sunset over Georgetown, Texas, US
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Sunset over Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, US
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Undulatus spotted during a daily hour-long drive that brings about the beauty of the sky near Ellettesville, Indiana, US
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A rare juxtaposition of Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) with Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, spotted during a geomorphology-focused field trip, wherein Oscar was captivated by what was unfolding above on this windy day near Mt. Cook/Aoraki, Tasman Valley, New Zealand
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From a view above and below the clouds, Daniela's daughter, Jasmina, spotted crepuscular rays during a flight to Malta
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Cumulonimbus incus spotted near Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
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Signs of Supercilium spotted shortly after sunrise over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted by Hemant Sarangi over Devanahalli, Bangalore, India
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Signs of supercilium and lacunosus spotted near Mercogliano, Italy
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This photograph was taken two days after a Nor'easter storm had swept across the area, near Rocky Neck, Gloucester, Massachusetts, US
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Signs of the remnants of contrails spotted over Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, California, US
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Cirrus spotted during the morning over São Paulo City, Brazil
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Francoise
I could not resist sending to you this link of a remarkable shot of a water spout taken in Florida, USA on 17 July 2013. It is dramatic. The image was featured on the NASA APOD (Astronomy Picture Of the Day):-
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130717.html
I am sure you will like this photo. That said, your photo is marvellous. Renewed thanks.
Laurence
Wow, Francoise, This stunning photo showcases the power of nature and you captured it at the right moment!!
superb image Francoise! right place. right time
Perfect shot, Francoise! Marvellous capture of a spectacular event. Lucky you to have witnessed it and capture it on a photograph.
Laurence
Great moment, Francoise.