Rainbow Clouds Over Port Elizabeth Thunderheads in over a horizon of stacked thunderheads near Port Elizabeth

Rainbow Clouds Over Port Elizabeth Thunderheads

by Israel Wiley

Soft midday light falls through a break in early autumn rain, illuminating stacked thunderheads near Port Elizabeth. The cloud tops shimmer with an iridescent rainbow sheen, displaying bands of violet, green, and gold against the gray storm mass. Fine snowflakes drift downward, against the wet air and adding a delicate texture to the lower atmosphere. The horizon line sits low in the frame, showing the towering verticality of the storm clouds. Dark, heavy bases of the thunderheads press against the brighter, colorful upper layers, creating a stark visual boundary. One snowflake rests momentarily on a dark cloud edge, highlighting the moisture-laden air.

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Camera Sony a7R II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7R II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 123mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 3200
Film processed in Capture One
Location over a horizon of stacked thunderheads near Port Elizabeth
Date 2015-12-10
Credit VEETER
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