THUNDERHEAD (Cumulus Congestus)
Using a Fujifilm X-T5 and a 8mm f/3.5 lens, I was able to capture one of the best examples of this cloud type while nearly overhead.
Cumulus congestus is a type of cloud characterized by a puffy, white appearance with significant vertical development, often forming on clear, sunny days. These clouds, sometimes called "towering cumulus," have a cauliflower-like structure with sharp, bulging outlines and can grow tall, reaching heights of several feet. They form due to strong upward air currents (convection) in a moist, unstable atmosphere, typically under warm conditions. While they don’t always produce rain, they can develop into cumulonimbus clouds, which bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, or other severe weather. Visually, they look more robust than fair-weather cumulus but less ominous than fully developed storm clouds.
THUNDERHEAD (Cumulus Congestus)
Using a Fujifilm X-T5 and a 8mm f/3.5 lens, I was able to capture one of the best examples of this cloud type while nearly overhead.
Cumulus congestus is a type of cloud characterized by a puffy, white appearance with significant vertical development, often forming on clear, sunny days. These clouds, sometimes called "towering cumulus," have a cauliflower-like structure with sharp, bulging outlines and can grow tall, reaching heights of several feet. They form due to strong upward air currents (convection) in a moist, unstable atmosphere, typically under warm conditions. While they don’t always produce rain, they can develop into cumulonimbus clouds, which bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, or other severe weather. Visually, they look more robust than fair-weather cumulus but less ominous than fully developed storm clouds.