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A classic Kelvin-Helmholtz wave formation takes centre stage over Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) at sunset over the Coast Range mountains west of Eugene, Oregon, US
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Virga that look like "cloud fireworks", spotted over Willits, California, US
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22-degree halo over Sedro-Woolley, Washington, US
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Altocumulus stratiformis over North Devon, England
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Lacunosus by way of an isolated altocumulus cloud over Worthing, West Sussex, England
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Cumulus over Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
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A heart-shaped opening in the cumulus cloud along the horizon, spotted near Chilsan-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea
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Pileus on the tops of cumulus congestus, spotted over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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Sunset after a day of high winds and rain near the Adirondacks, Vermontville, New York, US
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A moonlit night over Curtin, Canberra, Australia
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Cumulus congestus over Winthrop, Washington, US
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Altocumulus at sunset over Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Pyrocumulus over the Perth Hills, Perth, Western Australia
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Altocumulus undulatus over Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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Sings of a partial lunar halo in the night sky over Seattle, Washington, US
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Sorry about the long delay but yes please use it Ginnie
Love this photo, Greg. Beautiful composition, beautiful colors! May I copy it to my desktop background folder so that I will be able to enjoy it on a random basis daily?