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A classic lenticular pile up over Washington State, US.
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Multiple examples of what appear to be horseshoe vortices spotted over Ringwood, Melbourne, Australia
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Cumulus congestus spotted over the mountains in Taiwan
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Altocumulus floccus resembling popcorn, spotted over Falls Church, Virginia, US
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The morning sky over the agricultural fields near Greenfield, California, US
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Cumulus mediocris spotted over Lisboa, Portugal
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A variety of Altocumulus cloud formations spotted on a Spring day along the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Bedford, Virginia, US
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Stratocumulus spotted over Cellerdyke, Scotland
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Cirrus uncinus spotted over East Hampton, Long Island, New York, US
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Sunset over Somerset, England
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Signs of Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus spotted over Montgomery, Alabama, US
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Remnants of a contrail dispersed by the upper level winds over Arnhem, The Netherlands
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A plethora of contrails spotted over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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A dissipating storm spotted near Maroubra Beach, New South Wales, Australia
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Sunrise over Vermontville, Adirondacks, New York, US
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Sunset over Conwy, North Wales
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I love seeing your photos of the clouds by Mt. Rainier, Ryan. Always a treat! My hubby grew up in Selah, and we have visitied Rainier several times.
Stunning. Where in WA state did you see this? Wish it was in my backyard!
Absolutely amazing, Ryan! Lucky you for seeing something like this!