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A storm cell over Illinois, US, spotted at 3,000 ft through the port window of a Piper Pawnee.
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A view of the storm from a single engine Cessna at 4,500 feet above Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, US
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Undulatus at sunset over Vermontville, Adirondacks, New York, US
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A developing storm system over Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, US
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A mysterious, cloud-swept scene over Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand
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Altocumulus floccus over Elliot Bay, Seattle, Washington, US
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Remnants of contrails (homogenitus) over Krzeszowice, Poland
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Altocumulus lenticularis during the start of strong winds along the western Rocky Mountain front, over Chouteau County, Montana
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A colourful sunset over Northern California, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis undulatus spotted over Isle of Lewis, Scotland
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The sheep didn't appear to be interested in the plethora of altocumulus lenticularis over Priddy, Somerset, England
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Cumulus drifting beneath streaks of cirrus over North Dundas County, Ontario, Canada
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A developing cumulonimbus that later yielded a storm over Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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A dissipating storm system over North Devon, England
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Altocumulus stratiformis with signs of a fallstreak hole (cavum), spotted over St. Paul, Minnesota, US
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22-degree halo over Northern California, US
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I watched that cell form over a period of 5 hours from a small cumulus cloud. The last glider I towed that day could be seen clearly against the grey wall of the storm cell, it’s 50′ white wings flashing as it worked the thermals outside of the cell. I wish I could have taken more photos.
Weather is fascinating and powerful.
Good point of observation. Near of the wild side of the weather!.
Hope you made it back to base safe and sound, Michael. Good shot!
Laurence