Thunderhead

    Cumulonimbus cloud at dusk. High winds aloft have flattened the top of the cloud, creating the familiar anvil shape.

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    1. b.Loff, The Capturer, Taupe-iary, fiumeazzurro, and 408 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. (Gary) [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)

      WoW! Now I have and looking for one of those, what an extraordinary shot, and some extraordinary clouds.


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    3. William Dalton (72 months ago | reply)

      Incredible. Great light on this thunderhead. The shape is extrodinary.
      Terrific definition too.

    4. The Capturer (72 months ago | reply)

      that is so awesome. ive only seen something like this once. did you stay to watch the lighting? this thing looks like an atomic bomb

    5. Taupe-iary (72 months ago | reply)

      Quite amazing

    6. tygerlyl (72 months ago | reply)

      Incredible and amazing! Very impressive and awe-inspiring.

    7. fiumeazzurro (72 months ago | reply)

      Dramatic!... Great shot...

    8. weshallmeetonthebeautifulshore (72 months ago | reply)

      The beautiful wrath of God . . .

    9. dshearer (72 months ago | reply)

      Amazing power. Lovely detail.

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    10. Valerie Craig (Val Ann) (72 months ago | reply)

      Oh my. That is an intimidating scene, even when viewed on my 20" display.
      Great control of exposure. Just the right amount of detail on the horizon.
      And it's a beautiful picture!

    11. Aaron of NEPA (72 months ago | reply)

      Very impressive shot, Nicholas!

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    12. Aaron of NEPA (72 months ago | reply)

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    13. riga7 (72 months ago | reply)

      That's more than brilliant

    14. Confuscia (72 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic!

    15. Graniers (72 months ago | reply)

      blimey

      what a good english word

      the only one suitable ?

      :=)

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    16. vanvos (72 months ago | reply)

      The clouds of the life
      stunning !!!

    17. The Capturer (72 months ago | reply)

      i forgot to ask. the sun wasnt behind this cloud was it?

    18. The Capturer (72 months ago | reply)

      wow thats very interesting.

    19. Roman Rivera [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)

      Excelente imagen......

    20. anthonycampbell (72 months ago | reply)

      Wow! Great photo.

    21. cjclicks (72 months ago | reply)

      Exceptional image. Perfection.

      You are invited to join our group and add this wonderful photo, add the tag "OnlyTheBestAre"


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    22. Wedge tail (72 months ago | reply)

      Wow, never seen anything like it.

    23. donjopi3 (72 months ago | reply)

      speechless

    24. Tommy Tomickey (72 months ago | reply)

      omg! Incredible and amazing!

    25. :peter::visser: (72 months ago | reply)

      are you sure this was not a dream ?

    26. Double Exposure1 (72 months ago | reply)

      Very stunning. In the last gasp of the day, this clouds brilliantly lit mass is an amazing sight.

    27. Ken Heffernan [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Coolest Damn COOL Photographers in the World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

    28. Reser (72 months ago | reply)

      Amazing!

    29. avalon20 (mac) (72 months ago | reply)

      exciting beautiful

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    30. jtuason (72 months ago | reply)

      Whoa! That is amazing! I'm a weather nut and I've never seen a cumulonimbus like that one, especially in that lighting. Great shot.

    31. laurenz (72 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Outstanding Landscape Photos - 15 favourites and above, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

    32. Jenny Leigh (72 months ago | reply)

      Holy cow, looks like one heck of a storm was headed your way! Great capture!

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    33. Silcami (72 months ago | reply)

      WOW!! Looks scaring....

    34. Carlo Ch (72 months ago | reply)

      Scaring indeed, looks like a nuclear explosion.

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    35. C-K-GO (72 months ago | reply)

      No superlatives can describe this.

    36. ck/ck (72 months ago | reply)

      Very cool. It almost looks like a nuclear blast.

    37. Hugh_C (72 months ago | reply)

      Magnificent!

    38. BehindBlueEyes (72 months ago | reply)

      Another remarkable skyscape! :-)

    39. kostecki.adam (72 months ago | reply)

      Similar to atomic mushroom

    40. twas brillig (72 months ago | reply)

      Nukular!! I'm sure GWB Jr. would appreciate this cloud.

    41.  Jany  (72 months ago | reply)

      Hide the aliens are coming!! Amazing shot!!

    42. zelnunes (72 months ago | reply)

      incredibly fabulous!

    43. TerryJohnston (72 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Simply Perfect* / Invited Photos Only, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

      your photos are always amazing and bring joy to my eyes! perfect shot Nicholas!

    44. Tiffibunny (72 months ago | reply)

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