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A cap cloud over a distant Mount Etna.
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Altocumulus stratiformis amidst a sunrise over Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Orographic Stratus, formed as moist air cools as it rises up the cliffside, beneath Altocumulus stratiformis spotted over Isla de los Estados, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus spotted over Taylor, Texas, US.
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Cumulus towers dissipating at the end of day with Altocumulus and Altostratus above and beyond.
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Lenticularis over Lochbuie, United States
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Strong high altitude shearing winds contributing to the development of Cirrus uncinus cloud formations over Cashmere, Washington, US.
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Corona over San Antonio Del Mar, Mexico
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Mixed layers over Fort Saint James, British Columbia, Canada
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An evolving sky over Malakwa, British Columbia, Canada.
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Asperitas with falling precipitation in the distance, over Lincoln, Nebraska, US.
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Cirrus vertebratus over the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California, US.
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From what is visible in this mysterious photograph, it appears to be a unique Stratocumulus formation that produced a type of linear convergence across the sky over Upstate New York, US. Without a 360 view, it is not entirely clear as to what may have 'precipitated' it.
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Alocumulus lenticularis forming in the airflows over Canigou, Pyrénées mountains, France.
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Altocumulus clouds around the beginning of the solar eclipse in April 2024 spotted over Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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A colorful display amidst the Stratocumulus clouds over Vermontville, New York, US
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Wow this is Fantastic , nice one Alessandro.
Superb Alessandro excellent capture
A wonderful photo, Alessandro. I like this photo much. It has appealingly beautiful colours and subtle lighting. A cloud sight to behold and remember.
Thank you.
Laurence
A wonderful photo, Alessandro. I like this photo much. It has appealingly beautiful colours and subtle lighting. A cloud sight to behold and remember.
Thank you.
Laurence