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can anyone please identify these cloud formation for me, taken in Yorkshire UK on the date in the description. The next image in my stream is a wider angle view of the same iridescence
i'd initially though Nacreous, refined to iridescent cloud.
Taken during westerly wind 40 with G55 mph. Temperature was in the mid 60'sF with relative humidity ~25%.
Could these highest clouds be cirrocumulus lenticularis undulatus?
Today I was so lucky enough to see the rear phenomenan cloud iridescence. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget!
Macro of a cut slab of labradorite seems to mimic the deep space images as seen from the various space telescopes. The light entering the feldspar crystals is reflected back out after absorbing all but the colors we observe in the mineral.
A rare sight, seen over the city of Nottingham.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_iridescence
I spent two years as a commuter on the Lincoln – Nottingham line. The railway opened in 1846 and was the first line into Lincoln, running into St Mark’s station.
Although the modern railway seems somewhat soulless, I have tried to capture some pleasing moments from my many months of commuting.
You can see a random selection of my photos here at Flickriver: www.flickriver.com/photos/9815422@N06/random/
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*Photograph composition was created for the Our Daily Challenge topic:
IRIDESCENCE
*And for Monday Music Mania
I like how this photograph seems to blend with this Alison Krauss performance of 'Down To The River To Pray':
HMMM!
On the fourth of July, Americans all over the country buy red flares from their local fire departments. On lake Ontario it's not uncommon to see the shores dotted with flares and campfires. The combination of those two gave the coastline a pink/magenta glow.
The funny thing is that to the naked eye, it was so dark you could barely see. It's great how long exposures open up a whole new world to you.
Canon 60D
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6
11mm
ISO 500
30"
Near The Gulf Of Mexico
Southwest Florida
My Front Yard
USA
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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.
Looking closely, its clear that the simple spider web is really a masterpiece. A spider will mix several different kinds of silk as they work round and round. In the morning light the brilliant iridescence adds yet another dimension.
Yellow-billed Magpie; Pica nuttalli; Monterey County. "Common resident of rangelands and foothills of central and northern Central Valley, California, and coastal valleys south to Santa Barbara County." (Field Guide to Birds of Western North America)
Gnesta, Södermanland, Sweden.
Gonepteryx rhamni lives throughout the Palearctic zone, commonly found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Across much of its range, it is the only species of its genus, and is therefore simply known locally as the brimstone.
The brimstone relies on two species of buckthorn plants as host plants for its larvae; this influences its geographic range and distribution, as these plants are commonly found in wetlands.
The adult common brimstone has sexual dichromism in its wing colouration and iridescence; males have yellow wings and iridescence while females have greenish-white wings and are not iridescent. This iridescence is affected by environmental factors
First of year White-faced Ibis in perfect light to see all the iridescent colors. , Craven, Saskatchewan, Canada. 30 April 2023
natural and often occurs, but hard to see with your eyes at the time due to the brightness.
The sun is about to rise from behind Lantern Peak.
The iridescence of a duck feather shows up brilliantly with a bright light shining on it.
Explored (Number 35) November 2, 2024.
Thanks Explore (#176). Position (#73)
Bright sun dog at right of sun. Note iridescence near the sun. A bit of crepuscular rays diverging below the sun in a long altocumulus lenticular cloud.
Picture of the day x 4
This tiny spider was spinning a large web that glistened iridescently in the late afternoon sun.
I like the surreal nature of the unusual web. The location in the understory of thick mangroves was very dark, but "stray" rays of sunlight strongly illuminated the spider, making for a difficult exposure, since I was most interested in the web and the faint iridescent color.
I'm not sure that the female Tree Swallow (on the right) looks 'innocent', but both were equally guilty of harassing the nesting pair of Mountain Bluebirds with a box on the next fence post. Who knows why they do this, especially when the Bluebirds have been nesting for some time already. The male Bluebird had to fly in to attack several times while I was there.
There is always so much competition between these two species when nesting season arrives. Two nest boxes are supposed to be placed a certain distance from each other, but fairly close, to give both species a chance. I enjoy photographing both species. The male Tree Swallows are glorious when the sun brings out their iridescence.
Yesterday afternoon, 12 June 2017, on the spur of the moment, I went for a short drive SW of the city. The sun was shining, but unfortunately it was windy most of the time. My main purpose was to check on a few of the Mountain Bluebirds, who are now busy as can be, collecting insects to feed to their hungry babies. I know this will soon be over and the young ones will have fledged, so I really must make myself visit them again, or it will be too late.
I had also hoped that maybe one of the Great Gray Owls in the area might just be out hunting. No luck this time. Makes me even more grateful to have seen one during our May Species Count on 28 May 2017.
The iridescence of the oil did not show in the photo, but the cool, swirling pattern did. The "orange" trees are reflections of trees in the muddy water.
I thought I would continue with a few more chicken pictures. Again, I am not certain of the ID, but I think this is a Black Star. The same chicken as yesterdays post, but you get to see all of its lovely feathering. I had no idea that chickens could have iridescence. I really do think that it is a very lovely bird.
The iridescence of the Americana's feathers is quite spectacular, but the dark colouring also makes it hard to find it's eyes! And it really does lay greenish-to-bluish hues of eggs.
"The Ameraucana is an American breed of domestic chicken. It was developed in the United States in the 1970s, and derives from Araucana chickens brought from Chile. It was bred to retain the blue-egg gene but eliminate the lethal alleles of the parent breed. There are both standard-sized and bantam versions." -- Wikipedia
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird is one of the few hummingbirds with a crest, for which it has been named. The plumage is mostly dark, with green, blue and purple iridescence on the head, back, sides and the wings. The male's underside is blackish, while the female's under plumage is pale.
Juveniles look similar to the adult female.
It demonstrates the general sexual dimorphism for hummingbirds where the male is bright and colorful whilst the female is more tannish and dull.
Males have a short straight black bill; head with green crest, tipped metallic green to bright blue-green, upperparts dull metallic bronze-green; underparts sooty black; tail black, rounded. The female bill is similar to male’s but its head is without a crest; the forehead, crown and upperparts are metallic bronzy-green; underparts light grey; tail blackish, rounded, four outer rectrices broadly tipped whitish grey.
The Antillean Crested Hummingbirds primarily feed on nectar taken from a variety of brightly colored, scented small flowers of trees, herbs, shrubs and epiphytes. They favor flowers with the highest sugar content (often red-colored and tubular-shaped) and seek out, and aggressively protect, those areas containing flowers with high energy nectar. They use their long, extendible, straw-like tongues to retrieve the nectar while hovering with their tails cocked upward as they are licking at the nectar up to 13 times per second. Sometimes they may be seen hanging on the flower while feeding.
Many native and cultivated plants on whose flowers these birds feed heavily rely on them for pollination. The mostly tubular-shaped flowers actually exclude most bees and butterflies from feeding on them and, subsequently, from pollinating the plants.
They also take some small spiders and insects - important sources of protein particularly needed during the breeding season to ensure the proper development of their young. Insects are often caught in flight (hawking); snatched off leaves or branches, or are taken from spider webs. A nesting female can capture up to 2,000 insects a day.
Four very hungry Common Grackle youngsters, keeping their parents very busy . Both grackle parents feed the nestlings, and because of the vibrant iridescence in this adult I think Papa Grackle is the caterer in this shot. This nest is currently one of the most photographed scenes in Wildwood Park. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
He let me take a photo of his beautiful feathers but kept an eye on me.
Male Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata domestica)
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