Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mammatus Clouds

Going back to the archives (August of 2004) for this Skywatch Friday photo, here's a shot of some very distinctive mammatus clouds from several years ago, underlit by the sun, taken with a Canon Powershot. I've got lots of interesting shots from that camera, my first digital camera, when I run out of newer photos.

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44 comments:

  1. Sylvia KSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Oh, WOW! Those are awesome! I don't think I've ever seen any quite like them! Fantastic capture for the day! Hope your week is going well, Al!


    Sylvia

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  2. CRSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Cotton in the sky... fantastic, Al.

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  3. MildredSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Very beautiful shot of a cotton sky!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice and happy day****

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Those are magical! Thanks for bringing us some of your wonderful archived photos -- these clouds are new to me! And even if they weren't, I would be delighted to look again.

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  5. Karin M.September 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    A fantastic atmosphere ... successful shot ......
    LG: Karin

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  6. SabrinaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    sono rimasta davvero emozionata da questo scatto,complimenti!!!!!!!

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  7. My name is RietSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Cottonballs in the sky. I don't think I have seen these before, so full and thick. Great shot.

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  8. Tina´s PicStorySeptember 22, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    WOW ! :)

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  9. CraveCuteSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I have only seen this type of cloud a few times and they are amazing and kind of weird! Love this photo! ;0

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  10. EbieSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Love the heart formation, too!

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  11. ArijaSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    You've got a great set of mammaries there Al. Some of them actually remind me of something more cross gender.

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  12. SteffiSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Wow!That looks so cool!Great shoot!Have a nice weekend!

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  13. Kim, USASeptember 22, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Wow this is amazing but a bit scary to me ^_^

    Peach Sky

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  14. B i r g i t t aSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Oh - how interesting picture of clouds!!
    Is your Power shot a G12?

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  15. leanne can blogSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    This cloud is amazing!

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  16. Mark Alan MeaderSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I've witnessed that cloud form only a few times and certainly not that beautifully lit.. nice one. BTW, I think you settled down in the right place:)
    Cheers.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Perfect shaped puffs...and so big!

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  18. LizSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Oh wow. Amazing! Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  19. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Interesting clouds!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  20. clairzSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    These clouds are spooky. I've only seen these formations a few times, and I expected all the world to be outside looking up!

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  21. AnnaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Amazing and spooky... but so beautiful!
    Happy SWF and greetings from Holland,
    Anna

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  22. KarenSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Pretty spectacular clouds!

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  23. Stewart MSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Hi there - thats something you dont see everyday!

    Cheers

    Stewart M - Australia

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  24. LindaSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I am SO envious - I long to see this cloud formation.

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  25. JackieSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    These Mammatus clouds are really something, I have yet to see any here. They are amazing, great photo.

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  26. eileeninmdSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wow, amazing clouds. They look like huge cotton balls. What a great looking sky and photo. Happy skywatching!

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  27. sonia a. mascaroSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Gorgeous photo, Al! Just amazing these clouds formation. I don't think I have seen these before...
    Those clouds give me the impression that a big storm will come...

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  28. PatSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    See some pink New York ones right here.

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  29. Keith WSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Great photo! Awesome clouds!
    Thanks!

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  30. MariaSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I've seen these clouds... they are so amazing! Have a wonderful weekend!
    *Maria

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  31. LauraSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    marvelous texture Al!

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  32. lina@women's perspectivesSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Fantastic...I've never seen something like that...

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  33. Tammie LeeSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    oh my goodness, mystically gorgeous!

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  34. AartiSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I want to go play in these clouds.. they are so fluffy and cute... almost like sugar candy :)

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Just amazing - like candy floss!

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  36. GreensboroDailyPhotoSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Isn't nature amazing. Just sitting there waiting for us to capture it!

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  37. EliSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Those are stunning clouds!

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  38. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USASeptember 23, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I've always wanted to see clouds like this in person. Thanks for the view.

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  39. MyMaracasSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Amazing. I've never seen clouds like that. Thanks for sharing the shot!

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  40. Powell River BooksSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Those are amazing clouds. I've seen this type before, but never so distinct. - Margy

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  41. Tatjana ParkachevaSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Amazing scene.

    Regards and best wishes

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  42. Beth NiquetteSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I have seen these clouds only a few times in my life. I did some research--they still don't know what causes them, but they are heralds of bad weather to come, or so they think.

    Your photo fills my eyes.

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  43. ViolaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    A very interesting picture! Nice! :)

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  44. IndraniDecember 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    This is such a wonderful sight! I have never seen them over here.

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