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10-5-06	C. Evans

Bizarre Rainbow Spot

Simi, CA

* 10-8-06 *

The first time I saw one of these bizarre rainbow spots in the sky
was when we were driving along the mountains in Yosemite ~ I was
not able to capture it very well then, but this time I was determined!

The sun was setting just behind the hill on the left, out of view ~
I've enhanced the colour saturation to show the spot better.. so odd!

Konica-Minolta DiMAGE Z6

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Greg Harp		19-Oct-2006 23:19
I believe it's called a sundog--and it usually means rain is coming. It's created just like a rainbow, except via ice crystals in the cirrus clouds which usually indicate a change in the weather... Excellent shot!

Kathy Pedersen		17-Oct-2006 18:04
I am with Scott, it is god winkin at you:))) lovely capture. Voted

Guest		12-Oct-2006 23:09
Very strange indeed, but well captured Colleen!

Buz Kiefer		12-Oct-2006 22:15
I think it's just a part of a circular rainbow. (Yeah, I know, they are all circular but these are high enough to see the whole circle) Did you see any little grays? Vote.

J. Scott Coile		12-Oct-2006 21:07
FAT FINGERS ;) ... God winkin'

J. Scott Coile		12-Oct-2006 21:06
You caught Gos winkin' at ya ;)

Coleen Perilloux Landry		12-Oct-2006 20:13
Nice capture. A little treat from the heavens.

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