This second sky view was taken a short while later, due south of the first photo. I've played with the contrast, tint etc. a bit.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A tale of two skies for Skywatch Friday
I really hope this views well on your computer - I captured a sundog! We were driving south on Highway 59 from Tavistock to Woodstock on Saturday, November 29th around 3pm when I spotted this sundog in the west, just below and to the right of the contrail. It was like a mini smudge of a rainbow. Technically, it's an atmospheric optical phenomenon primarily associated with the reflection or refraction of sunlight by small ice crystals making up cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. 
This second sky view was taken a short while later, due south of the first photo. I've played with the contrast, tint etc. a bit.
For more great sky views from around the world, please visit Skywatch Friday.
This second sky view was taken a short while later, due south of the first photo. I've played with the contrast, tint etc. a bit.For more great sky views from around the world, please visit Skywatch Friday.
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Great photo's.
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I had never heard of a sundog - but I like it! Makes for a pretty picture - you ARE saying a "sundog" & "smudge of a rainbow" is the same thing, right? Very cool capture!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the second picture a lot.
ReplyDeleteNature is truly beautiful! Happy weekend! Hope you get time to visit my corner too...
ReplyDeleteSensational sundog. The second photo looks like tornado sky.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations dog catcher! When I caught one I felt like I had won the Lottery! Great shot, apart from that you have to recognize the wonder you are seeing, it is seldom very bringt except near the arctic circle.
ReplyDeleteSo cool. I've never seen a sundog. I like what you did to the bottom shot.
ReplyDeleteHappy sky watch Friday
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful photos.
Beautiful shots. The first one is my favorite. Happy SWF!
ReplyDeletewow these are great Elaine! I especially like the second one... colour and composition is really nice!! you have quite a collection of photos- i really like looking at them :)
ReplyDeletep.s thanks for the blog post on mine too!
Were you the person who told me when I had posted a photo of a sundog? They are so pretty and I had never seen one before..perfect for SW
ReplyDeleteA sundog? I learned a new word today! Never heard it before.
ReplyDeleteI think the 2nd photo is stunning! Really like it.
LOVE IT!
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