Monday, January 17, 2011

Sun-Up=Sun Pillar

Another interesting sunrise this morning.  Similar to the one February 12 last winter.  I was not able to get into a good position this morning to photograph it as it was too late before I realized what was going on.
Atmospheric conditions create this effect.  Flat ice crystals in the air reflect the rising sunlight on cold mornings.
Today:


February 12, 2010:
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2 comments:

  1. Stuart ImmonenJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    It is indeed caused by atmospheric effect, Blake:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pillar

    Great pictures, as usual, even without birds in them!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    is that what it's called, A sun pillar I sent a fabulous photo to the weather network and was very disappointed because they didn't show it on the TV network. Boo Hoo.

    Sylvia Murley.

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