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A fogbow over Glasbury, mid Wales, UK. Like the ghost of a rainbow, this is caused by the sunlight refracting as it bounces off the tiny water droplets of the fog.
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
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Cirrostratus undulatus spotted over the valley near the Fraser River, Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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A developing storm over Esfahan, Iran
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Turbulent skies at sunrise over Maui, Hawaii, US
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Virga sweeping through the atmosphere over Goodyear, Arizona, US
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A combination of altocumulus lenticularis and cumulus spotted during the morning hours over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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An incoming evening storm near Canberra, Australia
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An incoming storm system with crepuscular rays and shadows along the horizon, near North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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A primary and secondary rainbow spotted during the early morning over Atagohama, Fukuoka City, Japan
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A incoming storm system that yielded rain, hail, and lightning, near the Les Vosges-Mountains of Alsace, France
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A colourful sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo mountains, north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
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A classic example of asperitas spotted during the early morning over Tours, France
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Asperitas at the forefront of incoming precipitation over Lucas, Texas, US
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Layers of clouds spotted over the Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, England
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Subtle undulatus spotted over Rufford, West Lancashire, England
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This photo takes on the form of a lovely gentle painting. Most pleasing.
Laurence
More information on fogbows here http://atoptics.co.uk/droplets/fogform.htm