Tag: altocumulus

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  • Virga is evaporating precipitation

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    Scene notes:

    …which can be observed from this mid-level cloud. An original, recently remastered time-lapse of the sky with clouds.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    11 seconds and 27 frames.

  • 1 of 2 City view, the skyline of Sacramento…

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    … and river flowing below at sunset with traffic. Along the Sacramento River is downtown Sacramento’s skyline, its distinctive yellow tower bridge spanning the river at sunset facing east, the UAS moves laterally and backwards as cloud colors fade after the sun has set.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    7 seconds and 20 frames.

  • Afternoon crepuscular (afternoon) Canyonlands…

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    The overlook is illuminated by the sun over the Utah desert. A one-third sky afternoon where mid-level clouds cut shadows onto the afternoon light. The desert landscape is vast and shadowed, but the horizon is brightly lit.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    19 seconds and 18 frames.

  • The Limmat river in Zurich, Switzerland crossed…

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    … by bridges in the downtown with land water traffic. Historic Zurich, many types of public transport are displayed, and high foot traffic is displayed across the river on the street which spans much of the frame. Many buildings amongst European alders and elms are displayed. Recently, a Swiss study has indicated more trees in cities would save thousands of lives in future heat waves. Link to article: Swissinfo.ch

    The buildings average five stories and have pale pastels as exterior hues. The sky is full of late-day mid-level clouds.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 11 frames.
  • Short-length of altocumulus at dusk

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    Altocumulus resembling mackerel scales at sunset while airborne.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    5 seconds.

  • Aerial city view, the skyline of Sacramento, river…

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    …flowing below at sunset with traffic. Mid-level stratus clouds are present while facing east. The continuation of another clip.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    12 seconds.

  • Over no horizon, lower cumulus and upper-level clouds

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    Exemplar of towering clouds. These are called Cumulus congestus. If the clouds were closer together (greater humidity) or the air was a little warmer, a thunderstorm would have formed. Later in the day, these clouds did form a storm. One gets the impression that these clouds, when experienced in the morning or around noon, are a fair indicator of rain or lightning to come shortly. Visually observing these clouds closely allows the observer the ability to predict rainfall with higher accuracy than a weather forecast or radar alone.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    37 seconds and 13 frames.

  • Full moon behind heavy clouds intermittently

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    During the full phase of the moon, the sphere shines bright in the night, presenting challenging conditions. When the right density lower clouds move in front of it, the very fine details are evident of the clouds, and the brightness of the moon appears dimmed by these obvious shades.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    19 seconds and 26 frames.