Cotton Clouds (three), Circa 1991

I like this one because it shows some perspective with the trees.

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I don't believe it!! You made these up? An old photo journalist that you are too!! Stephen!!

Do you have lightning photos? I cannot do them. waaaaaaa

Didn't make it up. Taken from my driveway after big thunder.

What do you think?

This photo gives me a very ominous, weighted feeling.

I know you wouldn't make them up. Just teasing you. They are the weirdest clouds I have ever seen though.

What a truly unique image! The pattern reminds me of that made by a disco ball. Surreal image.

It was an eerie feel. The stillness of the night air and the severity of the storm that was.

I really like your photo. Being a bit of a weather buff this is an appealing shot of mammatus clouds that often appear prior to or just after tornadic activity. I also have a shot of these types of clouds (see above or visit site):

 

http://www.andromedafilms.com/carosephoto/nature_16.html

 

At any rate, very cool shot!

Thanks Craig. Yours appear to be thicker and denser whereas these were lighter and more clear air around them. Would they still be called the m. word?

Yup. Definitely qualify as mammatus. One thing I forgot to mention was that the turbulence associated with these cloud formations can be severe. Up and down drafts play a major role in their creation. Ah nature!

I remember the night. The weather was ominous and I believe there was a threat of tornados. Thanks.