Orange Mammatus Sky
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Orange Mammatus Sky
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Dramatic Mammatus clouds form a fiery orange sunset sky over a farm in Summers County, West Virginia. This is one of the most wonderful sunsets I have witnessed in the Mid Atlantic states.
Mammatus clouds are pouch-like protrusions hanging from the undersides of clouds. You’ll usually find them under thunderstorm anvil clouds. But you might see them under other types of clouds as well. They’re composed primarily of ices and groups of them can extend hundreds of miles in any direction. But they’re fleeting, remaining visible in your local sky for perhaps 10 or 15 minutes at a time.
Mammatus clouds are interesting in part because they’re formed by sinking air, appear ominous and they do signify storms. But, in a way that’s so common in nature, their dangerous aspect goes hand in hand with a magnificent beauty.
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July 29th, 2022
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Bernadette Krupa
Jurgen, an amazing capture of colors and clouds "Orange Mammatus Sky"! Congrats on multiple features - Everything Sunset, From Rise to Set and Weekly Photography!! L/F
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautiful sunset Jurgen love the movement in this clouds and artistic composition! LF
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Orange Mammatus Sky composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
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