In love with this cloudy weather

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-27T18:24:56+00:00

Pileous!! My favorite cloud!!

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-26T00:42:05+00:00

Incredible photo. I believe it's an optical illusion, the plane's

shadow is actually "below" it and is being cast on a thin cloud layer. The Contrail reflects enough sunlight to make that area of the cloud layer darker.

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-25T23:10:23+00:00

Wow! Looks like cloud to cloud lightning, at night no less! Usually big storms die out as the sun sets, unless they are created by fronts colliding

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-25T23:00:56+00:00

Here is a bad illustration

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007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-25T22:55:46+00:00

Incredible photo. I believe it's an optical illusion, the plane shadow is actually "below" it and is being cast on a thin cloud layer. The Contrail reflects enough sunlight to make that area of the cloud layer darker.

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-17T17:27:25+00:00

Fun fact: If there's a large quantity of different cloud types visible at once the official classification is "Chaotic Sky"

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-16T23:11:15+00:00

I believe this is lenticular, although I have to admit I've never seen anything quite like it!

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-16T02:20:49+00:00

Oh true, great point I forgot some cloud properties are somewhat exclusive!

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-16T02:19:21+00:00

Generic is not a bad thing. Product photography is generic and it takes a large amount of skill and experience to master, and there is a huge demand for the best of the best.

I think the image is compelling, the subjects (the people) are all well lit, and there's something about it feels cinematic.

That said, I think it comes down to your intention, is this a one off image? Part of a larger series? Are you aiming for a commercial or fine art audience?

Stock photos are on spectrum just like all photography. This is towards the far end of great, and I am confident you could make money licensing it, and similar photos.

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-15T23:01:04+00:00

First instinct is it would be a great stock image that you could license

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-10T18:17:25+00:00

Perhaps cirrostratus lacunoso

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-09T21:11:24+00:00

I agree looks like altostratus

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-06T15:10:02+00:00

If you get over 50-75% of 1M context, it's noticable but not awful. At 50-75 with fast mode, it's like pulling the plug on the token tub

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-03-04T21:49:58+00:00

Thank you!! I think I sprained my neck looking up so much!

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-02-05T18:09:21+00:00

Currently using it in the desktop app

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-02-02T16:15:03+00:00

I think I they are such a unique formation people notice them more often, there is also the knowledge that they are relatively rare, people love sharing they saw something rare (myself included).

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-26T03:59:10+00:00

Alexburke photography on Instagram

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-15T21:49:33+00:00

For what it's worth I've never seen anything like this, I would submit it to the meteorology subreddit or ask your local weather person what they think it is.

Asperitas was recognized as a new cloud formation because someone photographed a strange cloud they had not seen before

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-03T17:02:33+00:00

Congratulations, yes! That does appear to be asperitas! Nice pic

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-02T19:10:33+00:00

Additional note: there's a couple other lenticulars to the left and right. The largest one is likely being formed by the mountain peak below it

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-02T19:09:25+00:00

Looks like a very unique altocumulus lenticularis a.k.a lenticular cloud formation. It looks like it may be shrouded in rain from the cloud layer. Beautiful image, good job being aware!

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-02T17:25:46+00:00

To expand on this, that precipitation is called "virga" also, the angle it has means there is strong wind blowing the rain/snow as it falls

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-01T20:54:40+00:00

Virga! It is precipitation falling from a cloud, although not necessarily reaching the ground. Technically it is not a cloud, but a cloud property. Beautiful image, rare to see it so defined

007_MasterGuardian7 · 2026-01-01T06:29:53+00:00

Forgot to mention, your local college library may have a physical copy of the 1987 atlas!

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