Did You See These Amazing Weather Photos?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the sharing and appreciation of dramatic weather photographs, with participants expressing their reactions to various images and discussing the aesthetics and phenomena depicted in the photos. The scope includes commentary on the beauty and strangeness of weather phenomena, as well as links to external images and resources.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for the dramatic nature of the weather photographs, describing them as "awesome" and "beautiful."
  • One participant humorously critiques the notion of "great weather," suggesting a preference for safer conditions when filing a flight plan.
  • There are references to specific cloud formations, such as "Dolly Parton clouds" and "mamatus," with participants sharing links to images that illustrate these phenomena.
  • Several participants share additional links to weather-related images and websites, indicating a broader interest in unusual weather phenomena.
  • One participant expresses a whimsical desire for clouds to become solid and climbable, highlighting a fascination with clouds.
  • Some participants note that the images appear almost unreal, comparing them to scenes from movies like "Independence Day."
  • There are mentions of previously shared images and a suggestion to create a new thread for ongoing discussions about weather photography.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the beauty and striking nature of the weather photographs, but there are varying opinions on what constitutes "great weather." The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints and no consensus on specific interpretations of the images.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference previous threads and images, indicating a continuity in the discussion about weather photography, but there is no resolution on the subjective interpretations of the images.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in meteorology, photography, or the aesthetics of weather phenomena may find this discussion engaging.

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http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/perth_storm052105_5.jpg

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If that's your idea of great weather, I don't want you anywhere near me when I file a flight plan. :-p
 
Great photography. Very dramatic weather.
 
No,Danger,this English is tricky:"great weather pictures",as in great pictures...:wink:

Daniel.
 
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Talk about a set of mamms

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/storm0524c1.jpg

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Danger said:
If that's your idea of great weather, I don't want you anywhere near me when I file a flight plan. :-p
Yeh, last time this is what happened:

http://img273.echo.cx/img273/1889/picswow23sm.jpg

I was thinking the first photo to be, well...

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/storm0524c1.jpg

Ivan, does Tsu know you're into weather porn? Geez. :rolleyes:
 
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They call those Dolly Parton clouds
 
  • #11
Wow, I got to say,

Those are some awesome pics. I mean pure genius, absolutely beautiful pics. I find clouds to be absolutely beautiful. Sometimes I wish Clouds would become Solid, and still stay in the air, so I can climb them. rofl
 
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http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/cloud_waves062406_1a.jpg

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http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page1511.html
 
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Wow, those are crazy pics, I don't think I have seen anything like them in real life.
 
  • #14
it's been over a year, just make anew thread...
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/cloud_waves062406_1a.jpg

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That's awesome.

This guy's photos are incredible, I've posted some before. http://www.cloudappreciationsociety.org/a/of-interest/mike_hollingshead.html
 
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these pictures are wonderful.
 
  • #17
They are unbelievable. I have never seen anything close to that in real life. Wow
 
  • #18
I forgot that these were posted in another thread.

mamatus
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very cool
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  • #19
Cool lightning picture.

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  • #20
Another view of the undulatus clouds

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