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Aurora Indialis!

Aurora Indialis! by Pandiyan.
I have heard of Northern and Southern lights. But in Chennai, India which is not far from the equator something like this! I still do not fully understand Aurora Borealis but I found this splash of colours over the clouds pretty intriguing.

It was tough with my camera - poor resolution and heavy noise. I underexposed drastically. I have tried to make the colours look as natural as possible though the clouds in front appear too dark.

EDIT: Experts tell me this is cloud iridiscence. For more info, follow the link given by Pink Pepper Photo down below.

Camera: Panasonic FZ5 

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Vratsagirl  Pro User  says:

it looks amazing
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Thermodynamix says:

the sharp definition fo the clouds makes for great contrasts
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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eclectic echoes  Pro User  says:

Amazing and beautiful
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Velachery Balu  Pro User  says:

Pandiyan, I also witnessed colour play in the sky and I was at Adyar that time. I have also captured this, but has not come out well like yours.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Velachery Balu  Pro User  says:

Pandiyan, I have posted a crop of the photo taken by me and a version improved with auto contrast feature of Picasa. I am giving both the pictures here

Crop of the original version
Clouds on 04/09/2005

Altered with Auto Contrast feature of Picasa

Clouds on 04/09/2005
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Trapac  Pro User  says:

Well this is just amazing...I have never heard of nor seen the like of it before...

Lost for words... (make the most of it, it won't last long!)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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mimbrava  Pro User  says:

Astounding!
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks folks.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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suttonhoo  Pro User  says:

whoa! amazing stuff.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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photo fiddler  Pro User  says:

Wow - magic moment, well caught.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Rob Millenaar  Pro User  says:

It is breathtaking!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Trapac  Pro User  says:

Congratulations for yesterday and thanks for the 'celestial' show - truly auspicious!

So both of us on the same day, what are the chances of that?
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wolfy  Pro User  says:

Wow! This is simply amazing!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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rock_a_fella_uk says:

always wanted to see them... Great pic. Picasa rules!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks friends.

@Trapac - The odds are fairly short. Take any sixty people and you are likely to find at least a pair which shares the birthday.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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shivanayak  Pro User  says:

lovely shot..
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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shivanayak  Pro User  says:

Here is another nice shot of the same from Srini.
www.flickr.com/photos/srinitata/40103467/
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Srinivasan-Tatachari says:

hey shiva, thanks a lot. i was just posting a link here :) saved me the efforts...

same time same location same skies same aurora ;) - its a small world people ;)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks shivanayak and srini for visiting.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Solitaire1 [deleted] says:

breathtaking
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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redmann  Pro User  says:

Wow!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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neloqua  Pro User  says:

Breathtaking,indeed!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pink Pepper Photo  Pro User  says:

You have captured here a beautiful iridescence in the clouds. Not an aurora.

most welcome in this group

www.flickr.com/groups/sundogs_halos_sunpilars _atmospheric...

here is a link where you can read about iridescense.

www.sundog.clara.co.uk/droplets/irid1.htm
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Solitaire, redmann and neloqua.

And a special thanks to Pink Pepper Photo. The link was very interesting and useful. Of course, I knew it was not Aurora and I used the term more in fun; but I did not know the phenomenon is called cloud iridescence. Thanks again.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pink Pepper Photo  Pro User  says:

You are welcome. The formation does much resemble an aurora.

You caught a doozie!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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swardraws  Pro User  says:

very unique and beautiful
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Pink Pepper Photo. But for your comments I would not have realised I had a doozy in my hands.

Thanks aaronsklar and swardraws.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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dolphin_dolphin  Pro User  says:

Oh!! Amazing colors!!
About your question...
That water gushes out to make stream for park where children often play.
Sorry it may be difficult to understand, because my skill of English is very poor.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks dolphin_dolphin for the visit and the explanation. I understand what you say.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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PhillipC  Pro User  says:

This is a superb effect that I have never seen before.
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42n81 > Anti-Inanity  Pro User  says:

simply wonderful.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Felicity and Philip, NikkiGlo and 42n81.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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baby7  Pro User  says:

realy nice and best shoot!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sparkyfaisca  Pro User  says:

great sky
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks baby7 and sparkyfaisca.
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MARQUEE MOON  Pro User  says:

AMAZING!!!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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hs_yin  Pro User  says:

The beautiful one, The wonderful one. Puzzling !
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Corgiflore  Pro User  says:

wow...................
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Marquee Moon, hs_yin and Corgiflore. Thanks for your appreciation.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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annavs says:

gasp... i have to go to india :))
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks annavs. You are welcome to India but do note that this is supposed to be a rare phenomenon. I am sure you will find whole lot of other interesting things.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sapphiren  Pro User  says:

W O W. Beauty in the extreme.
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Glad you find this beautiul, Dreamz. So do I
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

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!!! Monika !!! says:

WOW!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

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**ANNE  Pro User  says:

Unique and stunning!
I've never seen anything like this.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Monika and Anne.
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babaluna_ says:

wooow ..what a wonderful pic..wow
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks babaluna.
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Fianna [deleted] says:

TAKE FIVE hears this photo screaming, 'TAKE ME, TAKE ME"!!!

Yes, I've lived, why do you think I'm so worn out at only 67!!! / Joe
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Taken, Joe.

And here is wishing you many more 'living it up' years.
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Fianna [deleted] says:

This is the photo I'm suggesting for Search for the Best Group / Joe
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks, Joe, for introducing me to this Group and the nomination.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

*Lorri* [deleted] says:

Beautiful and dramatic looking.

Thanks for posting to Take Five.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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Luh Ayu  Pro User  says:

I'm speachless...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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jah~  Pro User  says:

Dumbfounded...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Lorri.

dutchweed and jahdainebrah - So was I when I first saw it! Thanks.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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oc girl  Pro User  says:

Amazing!! Please send to:
www.flickr.com/groups/landscapes_scenery_ocea nviews/
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks oc girl. Done.
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Edson Momm  Pro User  says:

Good job!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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martytdx  Pro User  says:

Very cool and very beautiful.
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Edson Momm and Marty. I appreciate your kind words.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

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Linda Jacqueline says:

don't thank me but i want to thank you. your picture just made me choke in disbelief.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

I am grateful for your appreciation, Linda.
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Lette McNamara  Pro User  says:

unbelievable :) thank you for adding to the sky photography pool in this month, could u come back and tell us the ins and outs of taking the photo?? I know u have done here, if you could just explain a tiny bit more in the tread, :) thank you

this is just spectacular :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks for the kind words lette. I don't know whether I am good enpugh to teach others on photography. I can talk on crocodiles but I don't know whether I can say m,uch on photographing them! Let me see how I can contribute.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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Catrina Stearns says:

OMG this is lovely. I have never seen something like this....my jaw is on the ground. Just stunning.
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks Catrina. Glad you liked this.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tamie; says:

like a dream! amazing
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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gari.baldi  Pro User  says:

phantastic!!!

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Found in a search. (?)
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sidscool says:

this is damn goood.. !!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mowling  Pro User  says:

Simply amazing. A wonderful capture and thanks for the information on it.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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GRUFlick  Pro User  says:

These rare clouds, sometimes called mother-of-pearl clouds, are 15 - 25km (9 -16 miles) high in the stratosphere and well above tropospheric clouds. They are iridescent but higher and rarer than ordinary iridescent clouds. They occur mostly but not exclusively in polar regions and in winter at high latitudes, Scandinavia, Alaska, Northern Canada.

They shine brightly in high altitude sunlight up to two hours after ground level sunset or before dawn. Their unbelievably bright iridescent colours and slow movement relative to any lower clouds make them an unmistakable and unforgettable sight.
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Caro's Lines  Pro User  says:

Fabulous clouds!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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PadburyPhoto  Pro User  says:

That is the best example of these clouds I have ever seen
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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yellowrubberduck says:

wow
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Ivo D.  Pro User  says:

Fantastic shot!

You're invited to post in "What's in the clouds" group!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Frostyx says:


Your photo has been appraised as a Platinum Photograph
We would be honored to have your photo in our group!
Please tag your photo with platinumphoto
Questions?
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mudei: flickr.com/anandazanini [deleted] says:

is it true??

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Thanks folks.

Yes, ananda.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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smoore23 says:

so pretty!
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Jennifer Pitre  Pro User  says:

I think those are Nacreous Clouds you have there... which would be strange close to the Equator... Usually old happens at high Latitude places at very very cold temperatures... it's tiny ice crystals diffracting sunlight. WEIRD! Very very cool though, I've lived in the far North all my life and haven't ever seen them.
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yunnyhunny says:

wonderful aurora light!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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♥ ttsgnsing ♡ says:

too good
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teecee94 says:

im a chennaite!i too saw this!but couldnt capture it!it was awsome!!
seriously fantastic
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byntyme says:

lasdkjflj crazy colors dude!!!
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Claudio61 una foto ferma un ricordo nel tempo  Pro User  says:

Aggiungi questo bellissimo scatto a:
Please add this beautiful image to:
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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chelsey jay✿  Pro User  says:

this is beautiful, lovely capture.
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DreamzInColor  Pro User  says:

~Beautiful~
Wonderful & Rare Capture.
Thank you for sharing. :)
You are invited to add this intriguing capture in
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Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
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DreamzInColor  Pro User  says:

and Please add this fantastic image to *Dramatic Nature*
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derekzary828 says:

W---howw; more-more-more!!!
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ali_gata1970 says:

wow, I accidentally clicked one too many times when trying to get to one of your mugger photos, I'm really glad I did!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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