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The Sky
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Copyright: Alex Sochirca (Zandell) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 4 N: 72] (758)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-16
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D50, AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED DX
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Trees [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-18 16:12
Viewed: 1359
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We have here The Cirrus clouds

A cirrus cloud is a type of cloud composed of ice crystals and characterized by thin, wisplike strands, often accompanied by tufts. Sometimes these wispy clouds are so extensive that they are virtually indistinguishable from one another, forming a veil or sheet called "cirrostratus". Sometimes convection at high altitudes produces another form of cirrus called "cirrocumulus" a pattern of small cloud tufts. The name "cirrus" is derived from a Latin word meaning "wisp of hair."

Many cirrus clouds produce hairlike filaments made of the heavier ice crystals that precipitate from them. These "fall streaks", a form of virga, often indicate the difference in the motion of air (wind shear) between the upper part of the cirrus cloud and the air below it. Sometimes the top of the cirrus cloud is moving rapidly above a slower layer of air, or the streak is falling into a faster moving lower layer. The directions of these winds can also vary.

Cirrus usually form at altitudes above 8000 meters (26,000 feet). The fall streaks may appear straight when wind shear is absent, giving the clouds the appearance of a comma (cirrus uncinus), or tangled, an indication of high-level turbulence. The falling ice crystals evaporate before reaching the ground.

Cirrus clouds doesn't contribute to the atmosphere's greenhouse effect and to the earth's albedo (the amount of sunlight the earth reflects); consequently it has not been determined for certain whether the net effect of cirrus clouds is to warm or cool the earth. Much of the difficulty lies in modelling the albedo effect of clouds composed of various size and shape crystals. Older models tended to underestimate the albedo effect of cirrus. Refinements of these models will improve climate predictions.

If there are many cirrus clouds in the sky it may be a sign that a frontal system or upper air disturbance is approaching. Cirrus clouds can also be the remnants of a thunderstorm. A large shield of cirrus and cirrostratus typically accompanies the high altitude outflow of hurricanes/typhoons. Cirrus clouds have been observed to develop after the persistent formation of condensation trails from aircraft.
GreenBaron, juyona, allanbarredo, deud, broadcaster, NecipP, Biance-, chocolate29, owrwe, saeedabbasi, SkyF, Elenka, wenqing, kurekpit, feh2006 has marked this note useful
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To owrwe: God ModeZandell 2 01-28 23:51
To Biance-: Even that plain field is beautifulZandell 1 01-12 12:03
To juyona: saludosZandell 1 12-20 05:47
To GreenBaron: Job well done my friend!Zandell 1 12-20 05:46
To allanbarredo: Lovely skyZandell 1 12-20 05:45
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  • Great 
  • sleger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 564 W: 57 N: 181] (3549)
  • [2006-12-18 16:27]

We have here a beautiful picture.
TFS.

Sylvain

Hi,
Great Comoposition, and the blue sky is a important piece of it.

Best Regards.

Does'nt matter how the clouds were formed, you seemed to have captured them very nicely. The combination with the trees in front works great. I think this is a great picture. Very plain, very nice.

  • Great 
  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2475 W: 0 N: 882] (13260)
  • [2006-12-18 18:39]
  • [+]

Hola Sandu, Bonita compo, inspirados detalles , buenos tonos... saludos

  • Great 
  • cyiu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 247 W: 0 N: 47] (1098)
  • [2006-12-18 20:20]

Great shot nice composition and exposure. Well seen

Chris

Hi Sandu,
Nice space, unusual clouds, and blue color on the sky. Very peaceful!!
TFS,
Phavin

Clouds look like they will be sucked by trees. Good works.

Hi Sandu,
Excellent picture with just enough contrast in the colours and not over saturated. The cirrus clouds are peculiar and well shown in the blue sky. The small trees are the finishing touch. Job well done my friend! TFS.
Hans

:) Later...

Hi Sandu,

Lovely sky. Superbly composed photo. Thanks for sharing.

Allan

:) later

  • Great 
  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 164 W: 5 N: 10] (835)
  • [2006-12-20 10:41]

amazing sky! fantastic colors. very well done. great presentation. tfs.

Hi Sandu.
Amazing shape of clouds, very nice composition.
Thanks for sharing.

Yasin.

Merhaba
Perfect photo. Very nice work. Well done.
Perfect clouds.

Kerem

frumoasa imbinarea norilor, imi plac si copacii...felicitari!

  • Great 
  • NecipP Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 714 W: 17 N: 404] (4722)
  • [2007-01-05 11:44]

Nice clouds and a well composed shot sharp detail TFS rgds Necip.

Excellent capture of cirrus clouds, I seem to find myself always analyzing cloud formations now'days since we covered the different types in science. Anyways, FANTASTIC image here Sandu! These are the types of days I live for, I love how barren the trees are and how clear the sky is with the wispy clouds. There's just such a plain simplicity to this image, there's nothing in this photo that I dislike. Even that plain field is beautiful. Well done, very well done.

Biance.

Hi Sandu - Your image was on the TL home page today. It is beautiful. I like the porportions and the soft colours on the ground. Then I like the blue and those cirrus clouds fanning out. They make for a very dynamic image. Well done! - Cheers, Cordelia :)

  • Great 
  • efi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 216 W: 13 N: 165] (3008)
  • [2007-01-16 12:38]

such a lovely photograph..pastel yellow-brown ground,white clouds and blue blue sky..2/3 proportion and cornerless shapes....calming..

Hi,
Very nice composition and colours,
Congratulation.
Kemal Mert

Hi Sandu
Great composition and the POV greates a wonderful scene with the hill and the trees. What strikes me here are the clouds being pulled away with the wind. Notes are very informative. Well seen. TFS

Did a workshop not to improve the photo, just to show a different view in B&W

Paul.

  • Good 
  • owrwe Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 32 W: 1 N: 26] (242)
  • [2007-01-23 5:25]
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Hi Sandu,

Not bad a shot, but the curved unlevelled horizon is a bit distracting for me...

Anyway, the sky is great, and the trees finishes the composition nicely.

Nice shot!

TFS

Hi Sandu ,
excellent shot with great composition.
sky this image is very nice.
great sharpness and nice colors.
thanks and regards
Saeed

  • Great 
  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-01-25 8:09]

Hello Sandu,
very nice composition, excellent divison of space and great POV.
Love the cloud formation it add some dynamic and a lovely mood. Very well done.
Sky

  • Great 
  • Popye Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 60 W: 0 N: 154] (800)
  • [2007-01-26 22:49]

Hi Sandu
This is a good pcture, and your point of view is just right.
Interresting the way the landscape lowers to the right of the frame, and it is absolute in harmony with the direction of the clouds.
Looks like a very strong wind, targeting the vilage on the far end.
Well done

  • Great 
  • Elenka Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 43 W: 0 N: 18] (3146)
  • [2007-01-28 11:24]

A very interesting note! And nice picture :)

beautiful simple comp here sandu :)
the colors and sky are superb
very good clarity :)

added to theme :) back later

Simple and beautiful (my favourite shots)! Well done. Ed

  • Great 
  • SaraT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 0 N: 217] (1155)
  • [2007-02-12 16:09]

hi
cool photo
i really like how the clouds are formed and how there is a couple of trees on the ground
very neat
sara

Hello Sandu.
Nice image,good colours and wonderful sky,well done
Best Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Hi Sandu,

Lovely picture.

TFS

Dirk

  • Great 
  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 2 N: 83] (2250)
  • [2008-04-12 1:06]

nice composition
good exposure
sharp picture

Hi Alex...
Beautiful shot...
Nice composition...
Regards...
Andro

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