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Unusual Sundog

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« on: June 09, 2009, 09:30:31 pm »

Caught this earlier this evening - the usual 23deg sundog, just that it only existed because of a thin sliver of Cirrus at just the right angle!



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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2009, 10:03:28 pm »

Extremely well spotted Paul  Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2009, 10:18:02 pm »

Only because I was wearing my shades at the time  Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2009, 11:00:36 pm »

Well caught Paul, that's unusual indeed!
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2009, 05:11:42 am »

Great catch Paul. Amazing how that one little whisp of cloud can catch your attention.
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« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2009, 09:24:11 am »

Well caught Paul
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2009, 09:44:01 pm »

Yes, you'd have to have your eyes peeled to spot those, Paul. Good contrast  with the blue of the sky
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2009, 10:39:32 am »

Good capture Paul  Smiley
Only because I was wearing my shades at the time  Cheesy
oh yes, that often helps
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