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A display of iridescence over Grass Valley, California, US.
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A developing storm system near Sidmouth, Devon, England
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A captivating, mixed sky over Lisbon, Portugal
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Strong upper level winds leading to the dispersal of this Cirrus cloud and the appearance of a large feather in the sky, which may have had its origins in a contrail or two, spotted over Kelseyville, Lake County, California, US
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Altocumulus straitformis undulatus spotted over Lizard Point, Cornwall, England
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Sunrise after a snowstorm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Crepuscular rays at dawn over Avebury, Wiltshire, England
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Undulatus at sunset over Gaw Hill, Ormskirk, Engalnd
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Contrails spotted over Salt River, Mesa, Arizona, US
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Stratus fractus spotted along the mountainside near Pateros, Washington, US
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A crisp, radiant morning view over the lake called Oosterplas, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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A 'large bird on a perch' spotted over Estrella Foothills, Arizona, US
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An apt title provided by Helen; 'never smile at a crocodile...,' as seen here over Canberra, Australia
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted at dawn over Cantabria, Spain
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Altocumulus in vibrant light over Tampa, Florida, US
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As Bridget eloquently states; 'it's not that I don't love clouds, but why does the blue sky always seem to be just out of reach.' This example of that metaphor was spotted over Crank, Merseyside, England.
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Beautiful sky – such delicate colours.
remarkable shots of an iridescent cloud-filled sky, something I have not seen further north.
One of many awesome skies often photographed exquisitely by Robin Chanin.
One of many awesome skies often photographed exquisitely by Robin Chanin.
lovely example of iridescent clouds