Cloud Iridescence...a relatively rare phenomenon...
Aug 15, 2020 14:42:15 #
Visiting back home up north we experienced a rare phenomenon called cloud iridescence (rainbow in a thin cloud where the sun's rays catch a few droplets of ice crystals at a time and form a rainbow effect! Also beautiful sun sets in corn/bean country! 
The second a third are worth downloading.
The second a third are worth downloading.
From a wide angle for perspective...
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Zoomed in...
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Decent sunset out the front yard...
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Aug 15, 2020 14:51:37 #
Nice. #2 is excellent. I've taken a couple of similar photos in the past.
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Aug 16, 2020 12:53:35 #
john G SA wrote:
Visiting back home up north we experienced a rare phenomenon called cloud iridescence (rainbow in a thin cloud where the sun's rays catch a few droplets of ice crystals at a time and form a rainbow effect! Also beautiful sun sets in corn/bean country!
The second a third are worth downloading.
The second a third are worth downloading.
very nice..i love the second shot...that's just amazing!
Aug 16, 2020 16:03:07 #
Chuck and MT, I am getting pretty old and I have never seen the phenomenon in the clouds! Had to google it to find out what it was! :)
Aug 16, 2020 18:56:53 #
Absolutely beautiful captures, John! I saw this phenomenon last fall when airplanes were leaving vapor trails around sunset, but I didn't know what to call them other than rainbows.
Aug 16, 2020 21:31:19 #
Not sure if I will ever see one again. Thanks Donna for commenting!
Aug 16, 2020 21:57:41 #
john G SA wrote:
Not sure if I will ever see one again. Thanks Donna for commenting!
I have a feeling you will, John, because you'll be on the lookout for them.
Sep 25, 2020 15:35:19 #
The sky is always such a beautiful canvas! Miss you my dear friend
Sep 25, 2020 16:06:03 #
I am not there but it could be what is called "Sun Dogs". They form from ice crystals when the sun is 22 degrees from the horizon. Usually two form one on each side of the sun.
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