Mid-August cloud fest
At the Sacramento Delta, we rarely get rain during August, but when we do, this is the stunning cloud show we get! These clouds are known as “lenticular” clouds, due to their lens shape, caused by windy conditions. Read about these clouds here. Truth be told, this was the first time I had ever seen these types of clouds. Amazing, huh?
“Cloudy” is the theme for Jennifer Nichole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge this week. Feel free to join anytime.
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Thank you Terri for sharing and teaching me about lenticular clouds. This picture is absolutely stunning! 🙂
~Carl~
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Thank you, Caarl! It was an education for me as well! Altocumulus lenticularis–say that fast three times 🙂
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Stunning photography. Looks as if the sky is on fire.
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Thanks, Hugh, I sure hope that is not a prophetic statement for California, what with our drought! I’m happy I caught the moment. I even painted a small canvas of it.
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Ah yes, sorry about that. I forgot about the drought that your part of the world is currently having.
If I could send you some of rain we are having here in Southern England today, I would. It’s not stopped all day, plus we’ve had to put the heating back on!
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Great shot! I really enjoy it. The wind turbines give a very cool depth. 🙂
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Thank you! Great observation!
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I’ve seen lenticular religious artwork but never lenticular clouds. Fascinating!
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Wow, Fannie, I’ve never heard of that. You’ll have to send me a link! I think seeing these clouds is a rare occurrence; I had never seen them either!
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They’re those cheesy holographic-looking prints, I don’t know when they were popular but I saw more of them when I was a child. I found one at a thrift store but I don’t have an image handy.
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Oh interesting! thanks for taking the time to share the link!! 🙂
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Gorgeous sunset!
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thank you, Desley!
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I couldn’t get my ipad to show the photo. Darn!
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😦 Boo!
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After I submitted my comment on your post, it then showed me the photo and it was beautiful! Yay!!
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Good and thanks!!
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Beautiful photo
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Absolutely stunning photo, Terri.
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Thank you, Britta!
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a beautiful, stunning image. Love the vibrant orange sky.
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In love with that picture!
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That is a beautiful photo. I don’t think I’ve ever seen clouds like that before.
(Visiting from the blog booster party)
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They are rather rare! Thank you and I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
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