ice clouds? by Richardphotos

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Aug 10, 2008

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I know that up above 20,000 ft. there are ice crystals but these clouds look like sheet ice to me. I would guess these are above 30,000ft thanks for viewing and any comments

Comments (95)

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magnus073

10:33AM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Wow Richard they really do to me too, great capture my friend

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hipps13

11:01AM | Sun, 10 August 2008

wonderful capture, Richard warm hug with a smile, Linda

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MrsRatbag

11:07AM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Stunning cloud capture again! I have no clue what they are, but I love to see them!

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photostar

11:16AM | Sun, 10 August 2008

They are most interesting...kind of look like giant ice cubes floating about.

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shadownet

11:51AM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Wild and interesting cloud formation! Maybe chicken little had cause for concern!

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farmerC

12:02PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Its a wonderful shot.

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eekdog

12:06PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

always enjoy cloud pics. done a few myself when i had a good camera. well capture richard. steve

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MagikUnicorn

12:14PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Yes clouds will change faster then we think...Ozone hole ! Toxic ray ect... Stunning capture

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clydedough

12:16PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

A very nice blue and formation too-keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds!

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evielouise

12:17PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

There is may photos on the web richard and I do see yours it's an interesting website all about ice clouds etc of course here the links are dead ,thank goodness for browsers huh: thanks for sharing I learned something today and that's always a good thing: **** copy paste below : Forecasting Weather by the clouds Ice Clouds. Good Weather if winds from W NW to N. Precipitation likely within ... Ice Clouds cover sky. Precipitation likely within 15 to 25 hours if winds ... web2.airmail.net/danb1/clouds.htm NASA - ICEsat's Lasers Measure Ice, Clouds

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brycek

12:26PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Gorgeous capture Richard!!

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missouri

12:30PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

A lovely cooling image whatever the cause. Wonderful shot

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DennisReed

12:58PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Spectacular Richard!

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DarkStormCrow

1:08PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Excellent!

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drifterlee

1:13PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

I see fingers in there!

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blankfrancine

1:37PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Otherworldly capture, Richard!

MrsLubner

1:45PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Very unusual and very interesing!

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junge1

2:08PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Wow, neat looking clouds Richard!

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rainbows

2:11PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

Beautiful work, dear Richard. Looks cold up there. Hugs, Diane. xx

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jocko500

2:30PM | Sun, 10 August 2008

I saw on the weather channel you sent in a photo and they use it they will give the photo man credit and say why the clouds look like this. very cool wish some of that cold come down to the ground. it hot here and I know it hot there where you live. super looking clouds

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