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Old 11-01-2009, 01:10 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:36 AM   #2
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I'm a sucker for a good rainbow.





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Old 11-01-2009, 01:34 PM   #3
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Not as good as Jason's, but I like it!
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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
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Old 11-02-2009, 02:05 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 11-02-2009, 06:22 AM   #6
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Nice pics so far; here are a few of mine:
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Old 11-02-2009, 08:32 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 11-02-2009, 11:31 AM   #8
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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
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Old 11-02-2009, 03:41 PM   #10
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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
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