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The lightning dancing in the rain, Bluff, Utah, US.
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A unique variation of cumulus congestus, influenced in its shape by upper air winds, spotted over Alesund, Norway
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Signs of virga over Avondale, Arizona, US
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Asperitas with lacunosus spotted by Jeffrey while re-deploying a gas analyzer on the MOFLUX tower that measures the breathing of the forest, near Baskett Forest, Boone County, Missouri, US
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Cacti reaching for the clouds over Tucson, Arizona, US
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As the cloud moved into the perfect position over the sun, Helen captured this fire breathing dragon near the North York Moors, England
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A storm system near Savannah, Georgia, US
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Undulatus upon which Kit included the following sentiment: Oh, striated sentinels of the upper air, You gather in ranks like a silent parade, You do not hurry — the earth will turn for you; You simply drift, and the world tilts its head to watch. This example of undulatus was spotted over Oahu, Hawaii, US.
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Crepuscular rays and shadows over Seoul, South Korea
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A developing storm in the distance, spotted near Lynwood, Washington, US
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Sunrise over Twin Lakes Nature Area, Columbia, Missouri, US
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An approaching storm near Miramar Beach, Florida, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis over Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Bursts of cirrus spotted over Pewsey, Wiltshire, England
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus spotted at night over Llanelli, Wales
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A colourful summer sunset accompanied by virga, near Charlo, Montana, US
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My thanks to all. Michael: No lightning trigger, a two-minute exposure.
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Paul how could I go passed your wonderful photo of the lightning strike in the rain beneath the cloud’s precipitation shaft. I would be very pleased to capture such a photo. Can I assume from looking at the clouds it is a long exposure which suggests that you do not have or did not use a lightning trigger. Is that rain or starlight in the blue of the sky?
Quite dramatic! The rain pours down in the distance and the lightning shines its silver light upon it as they appear to dance. Great shot. From Rebecca Hill
Another beauty from you, Paul. Sure appreciate your efforts in getting these most outstanding sky dramas.
Joan H. Laurino
superb image Paul
Mike Davies
Laurence Green
July 24, 2018 at 5:51 pm
A faultless ands really grand photo capturing huge drama. Quite a spectacle!
Marvellous, as ever, from you, Paul!
“Biffo” stuff!
Laurence
A faultless ands really gand photo capturing huge drama. Quite a spectacle!
Marvellous, as ever, from you, Paul!
“Biffo” stuff!
Laurence