Guest Anomalie Report post Posted August 3, 2011 As a child growing up, during the lazy days of summer, I would sit under our cherry trees and watch the clouds drift by, trying to see the different shapes that I could pick out.....well, ok some of my interpretations were just a little far out! Honestly, I don't ever remember seeing some of the shapes that are in the following pictures at the link provided! You will be amazed at these photos....please check them out! And by the way Celtec, there's even one for you...... http://www.irishweatheronline.com/iwitness-weather/gallery/gallery-weird-wonderful-and-scary-cloud-shapes/29598.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hechita Report post Posted August 3, 2011 That was wonderful Anomalie! Avid cloud watcher, myself. Few make me run for the camera, but this one did... [/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czar 4 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 Wow those are wonderful... Thanks ladies... I see those things in the clouds too but never think to grab a camera... Cz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Oldman Report post Posted August 4, 2011 This reminds me of the book "illusions" by Richard Bach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezy 39,212 Report post Posted August 5, 2011 And then did you go out and make clouds disappear oldman? It is possible you know, you just have to believe...I did...and I've heard the trick is to bring them back after you make them disappear....fabulous fablulous book....breezy.. http://img1.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/b/2/3599/3599084_richard_bach__illusions__the_adventures_of_a_reluctant_messiah.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheetah9 3,161 Report post Posted August 5, 2011 Very cool clouds, thank you. Illusions, ah yes, thanks for the memory, a favorite. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BHD Report post Posted August 26, 2011 K posted this on the B site. Is very cool too. Jellies in the sky. http://youtu.be/EFjnENTr6i0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 3,299 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 That was wonderful Anomalie! Avid cloud watcher, myself. Few make me run for the camera, but this one did... [/img] That's a fine example of what are called Mammatus clouds...very nice to see but a bit unsettling lol http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/%28Gh%29/guides/mtr/cld/cldtyp/oth/mm.rxml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 3,299 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 K posted this on the B site. Is very cool too. Jellies in the sky. http://youtu.be/EFjnENTr6i0 And those my friend are an excellent example of Virga clouds. Saw a bunch of those today...quite breathtaking if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheetah9 3,161 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Saw this on GLP- recent weird cloud http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1611508/pg1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 3,299 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Saw this on GLP- recent weird cloud http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1611508/pg1 Hmm, now that IS very interesting. I can only assume that the shadow from the cloud was projected on 2 separate very thin layers of mist below the cloud giving the illusion that it was above it..... OR the mist was actually 2 layers of very thin cirrus like clouds above it and the shadows were created by its reflection shining up from a large body of water......either way im stumped...nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anomalie Report post Posted August 26, 2011 That was wonderful Anomalie! Avid cloud watcher, myself. Few make me run for the camera, but this one did... [/img] That's a fine example of what are called Mammatus clouds...very nice to see but a bit unsettling lol http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/%28Gh%29/guides/mtr/cld/cldtyp/oth/mm.rxml Korvex....those Mammatus clouds are really amazing...thanks for the link! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 3,299 Report post Posted August 27, 2011 That was wonderful Anomalie! Avid cloud watcher, myself. Few make me run for the camera, but this one did... [/img] That's a fine example of what are called Mammatus clouds...very nice to see but a bit unsettling lol http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/%28Gh%29/guides/mtr/cld/cldtyp/oth/mm.rxml Korvex....those Mammatus clouds are really amazing...thanks for the link! Any time....I'm a huge fan of clouds and extreme weather in general. Give me a little while (gotta get the kid to sleep) and I'll post a bunch of my favorite photo's and video's of crazy clouds and weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 3,299 Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Ok as promised.... Here's just a few photos to whet your whistle. Mammatus Roll clouds / morning glory clouds http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x375/Korvex/morninggloryclouds_petroff.jpg[/img] http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x375/Korvex/321640_f496.jpg[/img] More mammatus http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x375/Korvex/mam1.jpg[/img] Hole Punch clouds http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x375/Korvex/holepunch.jpg[/img] Not exactly sure but still cool http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x375/Korvex/cloud1.jpg[/img] http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x375/Korvex/110018.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheetah9 3,161 Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Nice pics, Korvex. I love clouds and have taken so many pics of them. I've gotten some good ones out of plane/helicopter windows, too. Some of my favorites are beach cloud formations at sunset, that look like an alternate reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goofie Report post Posted December 22, 2011 http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57530000/jpg/_57530864_brianmiddletonoxenhope.jpg[/img] More at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-16302606#TWEET49375 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kreagle 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 How about these that appeared outside Birmingham, Alabama on the 16th of this month? http://www.jamesspann.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/391139_2918251274561_1209120624_3281026_1332173720_n-600x448.jpg Kinda makes you wonder about the phrase,....."Roll Tide",...doesn't it? (And to think I'm an avid Auburn fan!!!) Maybe God is getting ready to "Roll the Tide",....yeah that's it!!!! (War Eagle!!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBB 5 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 A theme song for this thread: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBB 5 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Great thread! For some reason I always find myself taking pictures of strange clouds: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unity 20,796 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Falling clouds above Tokyo, Japan---happened on 10 Dec 2011. http://karapaia.livedoor.biz/archives/52055221.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezy 39,212 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 30 Creepiest Clouds on Earth http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/33-creepiest-clouds-on-earth/1515 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nandina 3 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 30 Creepiest Clouds on Earth http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/33-creepiest-clouds-on-earth/1515 That's amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezy 39,212 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Spectacular 'cloud tsunami' rolls over Florida high-rise condos JR Hott / Panhandle Helicopter Go here to see more of these spectacular clouds/fogs.. http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/10/10375026-spectacular-cloud-tsunami-rolls-over-florida-high-rise-condos 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipbbg 12,641 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Wow............. mad pics .... mind you I would not like to live in those buildings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezy 39,212 Report post Posted March 9, 2013 Asperatus Clouds Over New Zealand Image Credit & Copyright: Witta Priester Explanation: What kind of clouds are these? Although their cause is presently unknown, such unusual atmospheric structures, as menacing as they might seem, do not appear to be harbingers of meteorological doom. Known informally as Undulatus asperatus clouds, they can be stunning in appearance, unusual in occurrence, are relatively unstudied, and have even been suggested as a new type of cloud. Whereas most low cloud decks are flat bottomed, asperatus clouds appear to have significant vertical structure underneath. Speculation therefore holds that asperatus clouds might be related to lenticular clouds that form near mountains, or mammatus clouds associated with thunderstorms, or perhaps a foehn wind -- a type of dry downward wind that flows off mountains. Such a wind called the Canterbury arch streams toward the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. The above image, taken above Hanmer Springs in Canterbury, New Zealand, in 2005, shows great detail partly because sunlight illuminates the undulating clouds from the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
