Who else hunts Atmospheric optics?

Allan Jeffers · 11-01-2009, 01:10 AM

I am not 100% sure that atmospheric phenomenon and optics is actual weather, but on the other hand, I guess it would be since weather, I.E., rain and clouds, often cause some of the phenomenon.

So, I was wondering who else here looks for Halos and Rainbows and Iridescent clouds and the like?

If you do, show your stuff! Ever see any of the rare stuff?

Jason Boggs · 11-01-2009, 01:36 AM

I'm a sucker for a good rainbow.

Stuart Wilson · 11-01-2009, 01:34 PM

Not as good as Jason's, but I like it!

Allan Jeffers · 11-01-2009, 11:30 PM

I was going to post this last night in my OP, but my host was acting up. Anyway, here is one more from Halloween night that has a couple things going on

The Belt of Venus as well as Earth's shadow, the moon rising and some anticrepuscular rays tossed in for good measure. Did not even see the rays until after I loaded the image back up on the LCD

Paul Hadfield · 11-02-2009, 02:05 AM

One that I was fortunate to finally put away this year was the capture of a fog bow. Rather than repost material, everyone's contribution to that thread is worth another look.

Mike Krzywonski · 11-02-2009, 06:22 AM

Nice pics so far; here are a few of mine:

Jim Saueressig · 11-02-2009, 08:32 AM

My best would be this one that was only caught in its entirety by using a 20 mm lens.

A Rare Double After Sunset Rainbow: (The tallest to be seen)

Rainbow Spokes:

Wide Angle Low Double Rainbow: (nearly the shortest to be seen)

Clicking any of the pictures will take you to the full collection.

Brian Emfinger · 11-02-2009, 11:31 AM

I havent caught anything rare. I would definitely like to get something along the lines of Jims first pic.

rainbow from top of mtn: http://realclearwx.com/images/13aan.jpg

a green flash (though its more green yellow): http://realclearwx.com/images/16aan.jpg

wider shot of above: http://www.realclearwx.com/images/2009/0715092.jpg

moon halo: http://www.realclearwx.com/images/24aaa.jpg

Tyler Burg · 11-02-2009, 12:17 PM

I'm an avid atmospheric phenomena hunter

Paul Hadfield · 11-02-2009, 03:41 PM

The two volcanic eruptions we've experienced over the past two years have been a pretty good and rare opportunity.

Kasatochi ashfall from September 2008

Sarychev ashfall from June 2009

Unrelated to ashfall, my best pillar from January 2009

11-01-2009, 01:10 AM	#1
Allan Jeffers Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Who else hunts Atmospheric optics? I am not 100% sure that atmospheric phenomenon and optics is actual weather, but on the other hand, I guess it would be since weather, I.E., rain and clouds, often cause some of the phenomenon. So, I was wondering who else here looks for Halos and Rainbows and Iridescent clouds and the like? If you do, show your stuff! Ever see any of the rare stuff? __________________ On Twitter : My flickr : Back Yard Storm Chaser LOL

11-01-2009, 01:36 AM	#2
Jason Boggs Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 59 Thanked 149 Times in 53 Posts	I'm a sucker for a good rainbow. __________________ WXONFILM Where Mother Nature and a camera lens join hands. CHASEDATA Your source for wx data CHASER EDUCATION LINKS Education resources for chasers Last edited by Jason Boggs; 11-01-2009 at 01:44 AM.

11-01-2009, 01:34 PM	#3
Stuart Wilson Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stamford, UK Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not as good as Jason's, but I like it! Attached Images

11-01-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
Allan Jeffers Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	I was going to post this last night in my OP, but my host was acting up. Anyway, here is one more from Halloween night that has a couple things going on The Belt of Venus as well as Earth's shadow, the moon rising and some anticrepuscular rays tossed in for good measure. Did not even see the rays until after I loaded the image back up on the LCD __________________ On Twitter : My flickr : Back Yard Storm Chaser LOL

11-02-2009, 02:05 AM	#5
Paul Hadfield Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Decatur IL Posts: 189 Thanks: 27 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	One that I was fortunate to finally put away this year was the capture of a fog bow. Rather than repost material, everyone's contribution to that thread is worth another look. __________________ Website - Facebook

11-02-2009, 06:22 AM	#6
Mike Krzywonski Stormtrack supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 128 Thanks: 85 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Nice pics so far; here are a few of mine: Attached Images __________________ Mike Krzywonski WH7LD "...the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm..." (Nah. 1:3) http://www.spectacular-skies.com/

11-02-2009, 08:32 AM	#7
Jim Saueressig Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Kansas Posts: 715 Thanks: 31 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	My best would be this one that was only caught in its entirety by using a 20 mm lens. A Rare Double After Sunset Rainbow: (The tallest to be seen) Rainbow Spokes: Wide Angle Low Double Rainbow: (nearly the shortest to be seen) Clicking any of the pictures will take you to the full collection. __________________ Kansas Horizons - Flickr

11-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#8
Brian Emfinger Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ozark, AR Posts: 418 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	I havent caught anything rare. I would definitely like to get something along the lines of Jims first pic. rainbow from top of mtn: http://realclearwx.com/images/13aan.jpg a green flash (though its more green yellow): http://realclearwx.com/images/16aan.jpg wider shot of above: http://www.realclearwx.com/images/2009/0715092.jpg moon halo: http://www.realclearwx.com/images/24aaa.jpg __________________ Brian Emfinger RealClearWx.Com TVN

11-02-2009, 12:17 PM	#9
Tyler Burg Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 137 Thanks: 54 Thanked 35 Times in 17 Posts	I'm an avid atmospheric phenomena hunter __________________ www.Tonightssky.org

11-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#10
Paul Hadfield Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Decatur IL Posts: 189 Thanks: 27 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	The two volcanic eruptions we've experienced over the past two years have been a pretty good and rare opportunity. Kasatochi ashfall from September 2008 Sarychev ashfall from June 2009 Unrelated to ashfall, my best pillar from January 2009 __________________ Website - Facebook

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