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White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) shows the slight iridescence of its wing plumage as it hunts in the early morning light.
Cloud iridescence is the occurrence of colors in a cloud similar to those seen in oil films on puddles, and is similar to irisation. It is a fairly uncommon phenomenon, most often observed in altocumulus, cirrocumulus, lenticular clouds and cirrus clouds. The colors are usually pastel, but can be very vivid. Iridescence is generally produced near the sun, with the sun's glare masking it, so it is more easily seen by hiding the sun behind a tree or building. Other aids are dark glasses, or observing the sky reflected in a convex mirror or in a pool of water.
Iridescent clouds are a diffraction phenomenon caused by small water droplets or small ice crystals individually scattering light. Larger ice crystals produce halos.
If parts of clouds have small droplets or crystals of similar size, their cumulative effect is seen as colors. The cloud must be optically thin, so that most rays encounter only a single droplet. Iridescence is therefore mostly seen at cloud edges or in semi-transparent clouds, and newly forming clouds produce the brightest and most colorful iridescence. When a thin cloud has droplets of similar size over a large extent, the iridescence takes on the structured form of a corona, a central bright disk around the sun or moon surrounded by one or more colored rings. In one instance a lunar corona was observed, with the iridescent cirrus cloud 11–13.6 km (36,000–45,000 ft) above the mean sea level at a temperature of −70 °C (−94 °F). The pure corona was 9.5 km (31,000 ft) above the mean sea level, at a temperature of −60 °C (−76 °F).
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I don't know what is going with this photo or flickr. I tried uploading it yesterday and it wouldn't let me, then about 3 copies appeared and I deleted them all and left it. Then I get up this morning and find that flickr had added one of them again. I've deleted it and started again proper. Sorry if I lost some of your comments.
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Lovely to get this old magpie stretching his wings and showing the iridescence in its plumage.
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I photographed this pair of American Wigeon in San Diego with the sunshine showing off the iridescence of the male's head. They are very closely related to Eurasian Wigeon, and are very similar from the neck down: www.flickr.com/photos/timmelling/31066477864/in/photolist Increasing numbers of American Wigeon are seen in Britain each year (c20) and it was removed from the rarities list in 2002. Eurasian Wigeon is a scarce but regular wintering bird in North America and each species associates with its close cousins whenever they find themselves on the wrong continent. Almost all dabbling ducks used to be in the genus Anas but a molecular study in 2009 resulted in 5 species (American, Eurasian and Chiloe Wigeon, Gadwall and Falcated Duck) being placed in a resurrected genus Mareca, which comes from a Portuguese word Marreco, which is a general word for smaller kinds of duck. An old vernacular name for American Wigeon is Baldpate (pate is head) though bald originally mean white (as in Piebald, and Bald Eagle).
One final thing, an American Wigeon was reported near Barnsley this week. It turned out to be a hybrid Wigeon x Chiloe Wigeon, which had thrown up a bird that superficially resembled a drake American Wigeon. Interestingly the bird itself wasn't sure what it was as it was associating with Gadwall, rather than the nearby flock of Eurasian Wigeon. I couldn't find a photo of the actual bird but here's an excellent Wigeon x Chiloe hybrid taken by my Flickr friend Bill Richmond: www.flickr.com/photos/126355457@N02/52731623096/in/photolist
Cloud iridescence or irisation is a colorful optical phenomenon that occurs in a cloud and appears in the general proximity of the Sun. This was observed in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Imaged by my I-phone.
Transient Common Loon that infrequently visited one of the lakes this year that I like for photography. It would often take me from one end of the lake to the other and was very good at hiding. There were a few days that it let me work in fairly close and I tried to make the most of it. Many of the days I was out this year were pretty overcast. If it is a light overcast that works just fine. Like a big light diffuser.
Pipevine swallowtails seem to be one of the more common of the swallowtail species on our property. I really love when I catch the iridescent blue markings on the wings.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in September 2021
A Bufflehead duck looks striking with its contrasting black and white plumage, but in the right light, the iridescent feathers are stunning.
Odd how the iridescence of the feathers does or doesn't show, depending on the angle of the sun and the viewer.
Hereford, Arizona. Sept. 2024.
Okazaki, Aichi, Japan
Today I was shooting the grey heron at Oike until it headed to the far end. There are six other ponds within a 10 minute walk of Oike. However, I seldom visit them as I rarely see herons or egrets at those ponds. However, I remembered seeing an iridescent dragonfly at one of the smaller ponds last year and decided to see if there were any there this year. It's the only place I've ever seen this particular dragonfly. Luckily I was able to find one. It was a bit windy and rather difficult to get a sharp focus.
If anyone can ID it I'd appreciate it.
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The drake may well be flashy, but the shimmering Wood Duck hen is serious competition! Such gorgeous, understated elegance… Truly admired at the Pool, Central Park, New York.
Sun is at upper left.
Iridescent clouds are a diffraction phenomenon caused by small water droplets or small ice crystals individually scattering light.
Revision boosts color and contrast a bit.
This is a cropped image from the timelapse: www.flickr.com/photos/79387036@N07/32444435602/in/photost... showing iridescences at the edge of these lenticular clouds.
Okazaki, Aichi, Japan
I'll be busy till Sunday (Japan time). I'll try to catch up with everyone that day. (Unless the rain forecast is wrong, then I'll be outside ;) ) Have a nice weekend!
This day I was shooting the grey heron at Oike until it headed to the far end. There are six other ponds within a 10 minute walk of Oike. However, I seldom visit them as I rarely see herons or egrets at those ponds. However, I remembered seeing an iridescent dragonfly at one of the smaller ponds last year and decided to see if there were any there this year. It's the only place I've ever seen this particular dragonfly. Luckily I was able to find one. It was a bit windy and rather difficult to get a sharp focus.
Near The Gulf Of Mexico
Southwest Florida
My Front Yard
USA
The common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is a large icterid which is found in large numbers through much of North America.
Adult common grackles measure from 28 to 34 cm (11 to 13 in) in length, span 36–46 cm (14–18 in) across the wings and weigh 74–142 g (2.6–5.0 oz). Common grackles are less sexually dimorphic than larger grackle species but the differences between the sexes can still be noticeable. The male, which averages 122 g (4.3 oz), is larger than the female, at an average of 94 g (3.3 oz). Adults have a long, dark bill, pale yellowish eyes and a long tail; its feathers appear black with purple, green or blue iridescence on the head, and primarily bronze sheen in the body plumage.
The breeding habitat is open and semi-open areas across North America east of the Rocky Mountains. The nest is a well-concealed cup in dense trees (particularly pine) or shrubs, usually near water; sometimes, the common grackle will nest in cavities or in man-made structures. It often nests in colonies, some being quite large. Bird houses are also a suitable nesting site. There are four to seven eggs.
This bird is a permanent resident in much of its range. Northern birds migrate in flocks to the southeastern United States.
A Common Starling perched on a tree branch with feathers glossed black and a purple and green shine with white spots at Blayney in the Central West, NSW, Australia
Male Rufous Hummingbird, a very unusual visitor to our yard. The rufous hummingbirds do a spring migration through Arizona, but in my 9 years living here, I've not seen one in the Phoenix area. So quite a treat to see this guy at our feeders on Sunday. Wife reported that he was still hanging out on Monday harassing the Anna's Hummingbirds at the feeders. All I saw was a flash of red when I poked my head out the back door after work. Easy to spot vs. the green Anna's that typically inhabit our yard.
According to the Cornell Ornithology Labs, the rufous hummingbird is among the feistiest hummingbirds in North America, chasing off birds twice its size and even challenging Chipmunks. It's a dog eat dog world, I guess
This little Costa’s hummer has been hanging around the neighborhood for weeks! Always a treat to see his luminescence in the setting sun!
Avila Beach, CA
The colour is iridescence due to diffraction of sunlight. The sun is on or close to the horizon some ten-fifteen degrees below and behind the cap cloud.
Beautiful waders these!!
The colours like a magpie are never just plain black and white. First thought and what looks like a flash of khaki on close inspection is a mass off stunning hues of green more beautiful than any jewellery or anything man could make !!
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