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A back-lit storm system over Heavenly ski resort, Lake Tahoe, US.
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Cumulus mediocris spotted from Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
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A developing storm system spotted over Central Federal District, Russia
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus spotted over Pueblo, Colorado, US
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Altocumulus spotted over Taipei City, Taiwan
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An exquisite pattern at sunset near Waianae, Hawaii, US
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Cap Cloud spotted over Mt. Shasta, California, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over Hilo, Hawaii, US
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus, also known as a 'mackerel sky', spotted over Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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An expansive view from atop Gemsstock Mountain Peak, Andermatt, Switzerland
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Cumulus fractus spotted over West Esfahan, Iran
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A layer of Stratocumulus over Twisp, Washington, US
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A swirl of clouds spotted above an exact plaster replica of the statue Aphrodite of Milos, in Milos, Greece
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Sunset with mammatus (mamma) and lightning, spotted over Daytona Beach, Florida, US
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A dynamic and vivid sunset near Lexington, Virginia, US
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This photo appeals to me much indeed.
I like the deep and atmospheric broody, moody lighting and the heavy sense of gravitas contained in the clouds as they roll casting forth ever changing light and shadow across an unforgiving landscape.
As ever, Brian, my thanks.
Laurence