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parhelion (Sundog)

ISO50 Fujichrome Velvia

Re shot using Canon 40D, Macro lens & lightbox.

Taken summer 2001 Anglesey coastline

North Wales

 

What is visible is an optical effect known as Parhelia or sundogs. It is caused by the defraction of light through cirrus clouds.

More info available here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_dog

 

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Uploaded on April 17, 2009
Taken on April 9, 2009