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A back-lit storm system over Heavenly ski resort, Lake Tahoe, US.
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A line of Cumulus congestus spotted along the horizon, near Valley Ford, California, US
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Signs of lacunosus spotted in the morning over Modbury Heights, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Cumulus over Taiwan
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Cumulus fractus and Altocumulus spotted over North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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Signs of asperitas within a storm system, spotted over Delavan, Wisconsin, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus spotted over Sant Adrià de Besòs, Spain
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Sunset over Conwy, North Wales
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted over West Loch Tarbert, South Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland
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On the way down from Sugar Loaf Mountain, Maxine watched the rain head towards her along the Usk Valley, near Abergavenny, Wales
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus spotted over Greenfield, California, US
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A late morning view of Cumulus congestus over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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A stormy sky over the River Thames, London, England
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Signs of Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) spotted over Santiago, Chile
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Cirrus spissatus over Taipei City, Taiwan
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Stratocumulus undulatus spotted over Jiangsu, China
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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