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A classic lenticular pile up over Washington State, US.
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During the "blue hour" shortly after sunset over Thédirac, France
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Valley fog as viewed from 5,500 feet above sea level, at Excelsior Peak, Washington, US
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Asperitas prior to the arrival of a thunderstorm over Curtin, Canberra, Australia
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The view shortly after take-off from Dulles Airport, Virginia, US
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A developing storm that resembles a mountain extending beyond the broader landscape, spotted over North Devon, England
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Virga at sunset over California, US
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An expansive storm system spotted near Fort Polk, Leesville, Louisiana, US
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Returning from a trip to Norway, Mike had this view of the sea and the sky, approximately 50 kilometers east of Sumburgh, Shetland, Scotland
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Virga spotted looking west from Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England
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A grand display of cirrus, along with a quote provided by Anthony, referencing Mark Twain from "Roughing It" (1872), which is as follows: “The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn’t it be? It is the same the angels breathe.” This view was seen from Old Yeavering in Northumberland National Park, near Wooler, England.
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Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) resembling the waves below, spotted near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
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A developing cumulonimbus beyond the skyline of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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A view from the top of a tower while servicing instruments that measure the "breathing of the forest", near Ashland, Missouri, US
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The pathway of lightning clearly marked in the evening sky over Arlington, Virginia, US
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A contrast between land and sky, accentuated by the stratocumulus as spotted by David's son, Craig West, when looking towards Coquet Island from Amble, Northumberland, England
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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!