View allAll Photos Tagged Cloud-based
There was some heavy cloud up here yesterday as the sun began to dip. It made for some unusual and strong colours as the sun moved through the small gap between the cloud base and the horizon.
This was my final frame of the day - a long exposure made after the sun had departed.
I was blessed to be able to witness this beautiful sunset atop Evergreen Mountain Lookout in Washington this past weekend. The low cloud base at about 5000 feet made for some unique golden light rays shining through the trees. I think this photo is a good example of why "golden hour" is called golden hour.
Another shot from the 2018 British All-Comers open, just before the start of a task set from the hills near Basano. Flying unpowered aircraft, altitude is our gasoline; we take any opportunity nature gives us to climb higher in the sky for we know as well as anyone that what goes up must come down again. Cloud base was not much higher than the launch, so we soon found ourselves jostling for every last metre of altitude, trying to surf any little wisp up the side of the ominous-looking, but actually quite benign clouds. Flying in cloud is generally forbidden, and in competitions it is seen as un-sporting as it can give an unfair advantage of altitude.
LPPT. Under terrible meteorological conditions with torrential rain and low cloud base / Sob condições meteorológicas terríveis com chuva torrencial e nuvens baixas....
1225 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III United Emirates Air Force.
This photo possibly falls in to the category of not being that eye-catching, but I'm posting it anyway as the moment in time was definitely eye catching for me.
This morning was spent soaring over Morrone on a slightly foreboding looking day; the sky was fairly cloudy, and rain could be seen approaching from the depths of the Cairngorms. It all ended up flanking south, and when a little bit of sun broke through to warm up the heather-covered hills, we were soon up at cloud-base, and for a moment I found myself treading carefully in the white room, at the edge of a cloud that I'd climbed under and stayed a little too close to. Aiming for light, I broke through the side of the cloud, and in that moment I was presented with tunnel-like vision of sunny Braemar below me. A few seconds later I took this shot, which isn't nearly as dramtic but I still like the last fragments of cloud floating in front of me.
Late day winter sun strikes the Toiyabe Range over the Reese River Basin. Classic Nevada basin and range landscape near Austin, complete with lenticular wave clouds. Based on a topo of the area, I speculate the prominent peak is Bunker Hill, but need to research a bit more to be sure.
I decided to upload this image (although not perfectly aligned) because of the unusual contrast between the towering cumulo-nimbus and its cloud base. It almost looks like the thunderstorm is beyond a mountain ridge as some moisture in the form of low clouds is spilling over it. It's all about lighting and timing in order to capture something interesting and different.
This image shows a section of the Taurus Molecular Cloud based on a combination of data from ESA’s Herschel and Planck space telescopes. The bright areas in the picture shows the emission by interstellar dust grains in three different wavelengths observed by Herschel (250, 350, and 500 microns) and the lines crossing the image in a ‘drapery pattern’ represent the magnetic field orientation (based on the Planck data.)
This molecular cloud is one of the closest regions of star formation, at around 450 light years from us, and is known to contain more than 250 young stellar objects. The section in this image shows the archetypical example of a filament in a star-forming cloud. The main filament that stretches from the left of the image and curves up to the hub is known as the Lynds Dark Nebula 1495 (L1495).
L1495 contains several Barnard Dark Nebulae, which are dust-filled regions cataloged by astronomer Edward Bernard in 1919 and known as Barnard Objects. Dark nebulae are extremely dense regions of dust that obscure visible light. The central bright region is known as B10, with B211 and B213 stretching out from the bright area.
The B213/L1495 nebula is a clear example of a star-forming region where the magnetic field lines are perpendicular to the main filament, and also contains striations, or material that appears perpendicular to the filament.
Credits: ESA/Herschel/Planck; J. D. Soler, MPIA
My first photograph in almost a month was just a short visit to Helsby station as although it was forecast a sunny morning the early morning cloud refused to break up fully.
Thankfully though as Saphos trains S&C Fellsman approached Helsby station it was bright.
With a decent amount of grey clag which was determined to mingle with the rather grey cloud base 34046 “Braunton” came through dead on time.
Out of view at the rear of the train was class 47 D1944.
Taken on 15th June 2022.
Copyright Ken Davies. All rights reserved.
Decided to trial my new 300mm f2.8 prime lens this afternoon at LHR. Some of the most challenging conditions I have ever photographed faced us when we arrived. It was grey, wet, miserable and with a 800ft cloud base.
This giant belonging to Qantas arrives from Melbourne on QF9, with some nice fluff off the wings.
Sometimes patience is a huge asset, and can make or break an image. Now, to be fair, we don’t always have the time to wait for a scene to come together, nor is it often easy to return to a location to get better conditions. With this scene, however, I ended up doing both.
We camped near here on our hike north, and again on our path south. On our first path through the area, I had scouted this lovely little scene for a sunrise image, but unfortunately it didn’t pan out for me. I ended up with gloomy skies, and not a drop of tasty light. On the way back south, however, incredible light was common almost all day. When we arrived in the area, I went straight here to set up. While the exciting light was persistent throughout the day, the cloud base was just a hair too low. You couldn’t see the top of the peak. I ended up waiting quite a while for a moment of clarity, and thankfully that ended up being this image. Moments later and the peak was obscured again. Incredible day.
Late afternoon sunlight breaks through the clouds above Hope Valley to send catchlights down to the valley floor and on to Lose Hill which stands at the end of the Great Ridge, leading from Mam Tor.
I hung around to se if a hint of sunset colour would come through the low cloud base, but as would be expected, it was very subtle at best, which is fine by me as I am not a fan of strong sunrise/sunset skies as too often they unbalance an image.
We went to Cosford Air Show yesterday. I took HUNDREDS of photographs and was disappointed in all but a couple of them. I now have an even greater regard for aviation photographers!
The weather wasn't ideal; overcast with a low cloud-base and towards the end of the day, drizzly. I didn't have enough "reach" with the equipment I was using (OK, here come the excuses) and was uncertain as to the best settings to use. I think it was a matter of "all the gear and no idea".
All the images very very "flat". This was one of (what I consider); my better shots. It has required a considerable amount of aggressive post-processing to make it look anywhere near decent. This is an area of photography where I need considerably more practice!
Sunset at Trifels Castle - View from Slevogtfelsen
In the evening, the clouds opened up for a spectacular sunset. Just before the sun set in the west, the last rays of the sun illuminated the lower cloud base and set it on fire. The aperture was set to 22 in order to create a significant aperture star.
The sky is completely covered by a grey layer of cloud with some lighter parts, which is common with Stratocumulus stratiformis. The layer is thick enough that the Sun would not be visible, hence it is of the variety opacus. The cloud base exhibits undulations, indicating an additional variety: undulatus.
Website | Facebook | Google+ | 500px | Twitter | Getty Images | Instagram | Youtube
View from the Niesen towards south into the Kander valley.
The Niesen is a mountain of the Bernese Alps in Swizerland. It overlooks Lake Thun, in the Bernese Oberland region, and forms the northen end of a ridge that stretches north from the Albristhorn and Mannliflue, separating the Simmental and Kandertal valleys.
Administratively, the summit is shared between the municipalities of Reichenbach im Kandertal, to the south-east, and Wimmis, to the west and north. Both municipalities are in the canton of Bern.
The summit of the mountain (2362 metres) can be reached easily by using the Niesenbahn funicular from Mülenen (near Reichenbach). The construction of the funicular was completed in 1910. Alongside the path of the Niesenbahn is the longest stairway in the world with 11,674 steps. It is open only once a year to the public for a stair run.
Because of its shape, the Niesen is often called the Swiss Pyramid.
[Source: Wikipedia]
Canon PowerShot G15
Aperture: f/5
Exposure time: 1/640s
Focal length: 6.1mm
ISO Speed: 100
Processed with PS CC 2014
I took a trip to the Glen Coe end of Rannoch Moor the other day, it's been a while since I did that.
The cloud was pretty heavy, but there was a breeze to keep the midgies down so I didn't mind hanging about once I found my spot. (With no wind I'd probably have been drained of all my blood)
Eventually the clouds took on some colour, and I noticed that with the wind direction coming from behind the Buchaille, there was a huge gap in the cloud-base caused by the bulk and shape of the mountain.
Canon Eos 5D mk ii, 17-40L, hi-tech grad
All of my photos are taken as one shot, unless specifically stated otherwise.
If you are going to post an invite to a group, please read my PROFILE first. Thanks.
Simply incredible looking DOWN on the area of rotation. Lots of turbulence underneath, but unsure if there was any actual tornadic circulation. Look closely, that cloud base is perhaps 50-70 feet off the ground.
Sunrise ... At 6.10am it snuck under the cloud base and glowed. Looking towards the tip of Shelly beach from Manly beach.
We had some stunning optical effects visible on our way back from Limoges to Stanstead on 25th September 2017. This was the first time I'd ever seen optics reflected on the cloud base below; that was quite a special experience!
The day started with low cloud in the Langdale Valley. We checked the mountain weather service which said the cloud base was at 350m and the upper level at 750m. We headed up The Band and crossed onto climbers traverse below Bowfell. As we headed up The Great Slab the cloud started to drop over Bowfell Buttress giving the most rewarding views. (Previous image of my partner on Climbers Traverse). The Summit of Bowfell exceeded our expectations and gave us this view of the Scafell Massif. An excellent afternoon on the fells.
June 18, 2009 - Kearney Nebraska US
*** Like | Follow | Subscribe | NebraskaSC ***
It's June, Hot Humid... It's Prime Time Storm Season...
Though we only had a 10% chance of any type of development of storm that afternoon & evening. In fact all of the storms that day were to stay in western Nebraska and move to the north out of range of South Central Nebraska. That obviously was wrong!
I had just finished putting on the 2nd coat of stain on the new deck. Friends had stopped over to check on my progress. I had been so involved on completing the task at hand I didn't notice the lighting to the south of the city.
Let it be said I was unprepared and these 2 storms that rolled though that evening were unexpected. It was the reason I was finishing the staining of the deck. Though I did have everything charged and ready to go just in case. Wrapped up what I could and covered the new patio as best I could which would be a waste of time due to it all blew away!
This is the 1st set of storms for that evening. I grabbed my camera & went out in front of the house. We watched this shelf cloud form just to the west of the city and come right over the top of the house & to the south.
Can I say priceless. The lightning that was illuminating the sky was building & firing off every few seconds. With the reflecting city lights, these really came out with great definition. When the base of the 1st storm came over, the lower cloud base was churnin. Some really cool scud formations under this storm.
*** Please NOTE and RESPECT the Copyright ***
Copyright 2009
Dale Kaminski @ NebraskaSC Photography
All Rights Reserved
This image may not be copied, reproduced, published or distributed in any medium without the expressed written permission of the copyright holder.
#ForeverChasing
#NebraskaSC
Another oldie from October 2012 and the obvious shot of the fence on Mam Tor but when the light is good……..! Sometimes there’s a reason an obvious shot is obvious! 😉
This tornado took a few different forms in it's lifetime. This was the epic dust monster phase just before it roped out and vanished!
A tornado beneath the ominous dark cloud base of a low precipitation (LP) supercell churns up a massive dust cloud as it crosses rural farmland in the plains of eastern New Mexico. This particular tornado, rated an EF-1, occurred near the small town of Floyd in May 2025. The tornado traveled over 5 miles in 17 minutes, leaving behind a trail of mangled utility poles. Fortunately no significant structures were in its path, limiting the amount of damage that resulted. Every summer severe thunderstorms like this one spawn hundreds of tornadoes across the Great Plains.
Puzzles and Prints: tom-schwabel.pixels.com
Facebook: @tomschwabelphotography
Instagram: @tomschwabelphotography
This is a copyrighted image with all rights reserved. Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, facebook, or other media without my explicit permission. See profile page for information on prints and licensing.
.
Spider plant that is.
Taken with the camera that is part of the Lightroom mobile app on the iphone. The app shoots a DNG raw file and can be edited in Lr mobile or the Lr cloud based desktop app.
During my week in the Jura, I was incredibly lucky to have just one day where the cloud base came down to meet us! This made the day grey and damp, but otherwise ok! Not a day for insect hunting, so I decided to explore the 'Cascades du Hérisson', a series of 7 waterfalls following the Hérisson (Hedgehog!) river down the gorge.
This is the first, at the top where I started. (It's 7.5 km return with an ascent / descent of 255 m). The downside to the dampness was that the rocks were VERY slippery in places making it a bit hairy at times! Lol! But it was worth it! There'll be many more pics from this walk to come! ;-)
Video frame grab from my tripoded camcorder, I was running to the car to retrieve my GoPro when this took place. This stage lasted no more than 15 seconds after the funnel became fully condensed, as the cloud base rapidly lowered/expanded while the tornado vortex re-organized into a violent (EF4) wedge.
Note the "ghost train" inflow jet off to the left (indicated by the rising dust above the trees) as well as the murky dust cloud behind it which conceals the weakening, but still ongoing EF3 tornado which had formed just northeast of Ottumwa and passed near Farson, Hedrick and Martinsburg.
I submitted this frame grab (with slightly different horizon leveling/contrast adjustment) to the Quad Cities National Weather Service office, it appears on their event write-up for this outbreak
www.weather.gov/dvn/summary_03312023
as well as on the Wikipedia page for the event:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado_outbreak_of_March_31_%E2%80...
A trip back to last winter for a sunrise shot, The sun just breaks through the cloud base to shine it`s light on me .
A very misleading weather forecast but what a day it has turned out to be! With that low cloud base both the temperature and humidity were very high. The surf was fierce as can be seen.
I did not see any surfers hooked by the anglers and not too many surfers caught their waves.
Angling seems to me to be all about contemplation whilst surfing is all about participation and anticipation.
I put two random words together as a title description, put the title description 'Surveillance tendencies' into Google, and this is what Google Ai came out with.
Surveillance tendencies refer to the increasing use of monitoring technologies and practices in various settings, including the workplace, public spaces, and even online. This trend is driven by factors such as the desire for increased security, greater efficiency, and a perceived need for control, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments.
Here's a breakdown of key aspects of surveillance tendencies:
1. Workplace Surveillance:
Extent:
Employers are increasingly tracking employee activities, including emails, website visits, chats, keystrokes, and location data.
Motivations:
This is often driven by a desire to maintain oversight, especially in remote work settings, and to ensure productivity and compliance.
Methods:
Examples include email monitoring, keystroke logging, GPS tracking, and the use of video surveillance.
Trends:
The rise of hybrid work models has amplified the need for surveillance, with many employers feeling more comfortable with in-person work due to the perceived need for direct observation.
2. Public Space Surveillance:
Growth:
The use of surveillance cameras in public spaces is becoming more widespread, with advancements in technology like AI and cloud-based systems further enhancing their capabilities.
Purpose:
These systems are used for security, crime prevention, and traffic management, among other applications.
Concerns:
There are growing concerns about privacy, potential misuse of data, and the impact on civil liberties.
3. Online Surveillance:
Platforms:
Social media platforms, websites, and online services collect vast amounts of user data, which can be used for targeted advertising, personalized recommendations, and even surveillance.
Impact:
This raises concerns about privacy, data security, and the potential for manipulation and misinformation.
4. Emerging Trends:
AI and Edge Computing:
AI is being integrated into surveillance systems, enabling advanced analytics, facial recognition, and automated decision-making.
Cloud Technology:
Cloud-based surveillance systems are becoming more prevalent, offering scalability, remote access, and advanced processing capabilities.
The Internet of Things (IoT):
The increasing number of connected devices creates new opportunities for surveillance, but also raises concerns about security and privacy.
5. Guiding Principles:
Legality: Surveillance activities must be conducted within the bounds of the law.
Legitimate Aim: There should be a clear and justifiable purpose for the surveillance.
Proportionality: The extent of surveillance should be proportionate to the purpose.
Data Protection: Safeguards should be in place to protect personal data and prevent misuse.
In conclusion, surveillance tendencies are evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing societal needs. While surveillance can enhance security and efficiency, it's crucial to address the ethical and privacy concerns associated with its increasing prevalence.
Introduction
English Christian Movie "Deadly Ignorance" | Who Should We Listen to in Welcoming the Lord's Return
Zheng Mu'en is a co-worker at a Chinese Christian church in the US, has believed in the Lord for many years, and passionately works and expends for the Lord. One day, his aunt testifies to him that the Lord Jesus has returned to express the truth and do the work of judging and purifying man in the last days, news which greatly excites him. After reading Almighty God's word and watching the movies and videos of The Church of Almighty God, Zheng Mu'en's heart verifies that Almighty God's words are the truth, and that Almighty God might very well be the return of the Lord Jesus, so he begins investigating the work of God in the last days with his brothers and sisters. But when Pastor Ma, the leader of his church, discovers this, he tries time and again to intervene and stop Zheng Mu'en. He shows Zheng Mu'en a CCP government propaganda video that slanders and condemns Eastern Lightning in an attempt to make Zheng Mu'en abandon his investigation of the true way, and this video leaves him very confused: He can obviously see that Almighty God's word are the truth and the voice of God, so why do the pastors and elders of the religious world condemn Almighty God? They not only themselves refuse to seek or investigate, they try to stop others from accepting the true way. Why is this? … Zheng Mu'en fears being deceived and taking the wrong path, but also fears losing his chance to be raptured. In the midst of his conflict and confusion, Pastor Ma presents even more negative propaganda from the CCP and the religious world, producing many more doubts in Zheng Mu'en's heart. He decides to listen to Pastor Ma and give up his investigation of the true way. Later, after hearing testimony and fellowship from witnesses of The Church of Almighty God, Zheng Mu'en understands that in investigating the true way, the most fundamental principle is determining whether a way has the truth and whether what it expresses is the voice of God. Anyone that can express much of the truth must be the appearance of Christ, because no member of corrupt mankind could ever express the truth. This is an indisputable fact. If one does not focus on hearing the voice of God as they investigate the true way, and instead awaits the descent of the Lord Jesus on white clouds based on their imaginings, they will never be able to welcome the appearance of God. Zheng Mu'en finally understands the mystery of the wise virgins hearing God's voice spoken of by the Lord Jesus, decides to no longer believe the lies and absurd theories of the CCP government and the pastors and elders of the religious world, and escapes the constraints and bondage of his religious pastor. Zheng Mu'en experiences deeply the difficulty of investigating the true way. Without discernment or seeking the truth, there is no way to hear the voice of God or be raptured before God's throne. Instead, one can only be deceived and controlled by Satan and die in Satan's net, which entirely fulfills the words in the Bible, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hos 4:6). "Fools die for want of wisdom" (Pro 10:21).
You may also like: Christian Testimonies
I feel as though I've broken free from a self induced mind trap this week. You see, as retirement gets closer, on my hour long drives to work in the early hours of the morning I had begun to ruminate about "where am I with my photography". My spirit still feels as though I am 30, but my aches and pains tell my mind that I am old, and that is where I was feeling like I've been left at the starting gate with photography. Added to that feeling was the realization that as my wife and I plan our retirements out financially life is still throwing curve balls at us with a couple of expensive home repairs (I suppose buying an older home those will come up). So the thought of having to upgrade my 10 year old computer now because the newest version of Photoshop wouldn't run on my system was weighing on me as well. BUT then lightening struck! I had not realized that even though Adobe is a cloud based monthly subscription and would not update on my ancient Mac that I could still use older versions that WOULD work.
After figuring this out I feel revitalized and I have also realized that even though I cannot hike as quickly as I once could with a bag of gear, I can now enjoy the details along the journey. :-)
From Hartsop above How looking towards the Pennines. If you look at the top left you can make out the Scottish uplands rising above the UK wide cloud base. It's a fact that most UK airports had ground flights all week. This weather was something special and I was lucky enough to catch it.
See my album Christmas Eve 2006.
Blease Fell Panorama.
One from the archives.
A view looking down St-Johns-In-The-Vale from Blease Fell.
Clough Head and the Helvellyn range are seen under the low cloud base.
Thirlmere is seen to the centre of the image, whilst sunlight illuminates Bleaberry Fell. The prominent small body of water is Tewet Tarn.
A murky shot of Royal Navy Westland Wessex HU.5 XT487 from No.781 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm
Painted Green and White, they were used as 'Admiral's Barges' ferrying RN VIP's around and affectionately known as 'Green Parrots'.
Note also the extra external fuel tank and the helpful step rails on her starboard side for the VIP's
This one was caught during the 1977 Queen's Silver Jubilee passing Fort Gilkicker, South West of RNAS Lee-on-Solent
The weather that day was dire with a cloud base right down almost on the deck so only the helicopter formations made it in the Flypast
Naturally later that evening the weather cleared up and the fixed wing formations of Phantoms, Buccaneers and Gannets made it past - but long after we'd left!
Scanned print from an Ilford FP4 B&W film shot with a
Zenith E/Soligor 200 mm fixed length pre-set lens
En vol amb l'Arcus M, D-KLIE (C4) ultima meravella en velers biplaça de Schempp Hirth. Un dels millors a nivell mundial.
Vista del actual buque insignia en biplazas de Shempp Hirth, el Arcus M, (D-KLIE) en vuelo, casi en base de nubes con turbulencia.
Flying cross country the Arcus M, D-KLIE (C4) almost at the clouds base, with light turbulence.
Walking along the Panorama near Llangollen. Low cloud from the valley emerged over the horizon and with the low angle of the sun ,backlit the lone walker as he approached the single tree.
A nearly branchless strike during blue hour. An arcus cloud hangs below the main cloud base.
Used a Fujifilm X-T3 in movie mode @ 4fps.
Looking down from the top of the Brocken to the curve as the train still has a little while to go before it reaches the summit. At this point we were above the cloud base, totally amazing. After this photo with my spikes on I walked down to the track and into the trees down the line. The snow up to my knees in parts.
Wooloondool Catchment Sunset in 'natural' texture....
I asked a friend to tell me about these unusual clouds; he obviously has time on his hands but it is very informative:
Cumulus-Nimbus. (abbreviation CB) - They are the thunder storm cloud. Their development requires 3 components;
1) Sufficient/adequate moisture
2) unstable air mass (due uneven/isolated heating (ground conduction resulting in convection)
3) a trigger to start the convection process, after which the Adiabatic Lapse Rate takes over (ie., ALR = uneven reduction in temperature of rising air pockets dependant on its moisture content thus effecting its relative density and subsequently creating a 'boiling' effect, hence the bulging cauliflower type appearance in the lower levels - same as ordinary Cumulus clouds in basic appearance apart from the 'Anvil' shaped top).
There are 2 main triggers; mountain range or, in our case, the coinciding of an alien air mass as experienced with the arrival of a cool change (ie., 'Cold Front').
The Anvil shape is characteristic of a CB. A graphic illustration of 'Wind Shear' with altitude gain (increase in wind speed with altitude gain).
The CB cloud must exceed 20,000 from base to top for it to be able to generate hail. The instability within such a cloud is sufficient to cause structural failure to all aircraft except smaller, stronger military aircraft. Prior to airborne radar being fitted to airline aircraft (about 1960 ~ 1970 ?) there were many 'unexplained' airliner losses due to this reason (Viscount over Botany Bay, Sydney was last large airliner lost in Australia due to this reason.
Stratus and Stratus-Cumulus. The remainder of the cloud is "Stratus" and "Stratus Cumulus" (S) (SC). You can see examples of both in the photo. The lower fragmented pieces are referred to as 'Scud' and are often as low as 500 ft above ground.
If the base of the strata-form cloud is between SL and 8,000 amsl then it is called Stratus Cumulus (SC). When the cloud base for this type of cloud is above 8,000 it begins to form slightly different visual characteristics and is called Alto Stratus (AS). There is usually no turbulence associated with Stratus cloud (absence of convection), however, the existence of such cloud can sometimes mask the presence, in the lower levels of developing CB's.
Thank you Bruce, I am sure viewers will appreciate.
IMG_6540