Monday, January 17, 2011

That's My World!

That's My World is hosted each week by Klaus and the My World team, Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Join us and share your world with others from all over Our World! Just click on the post title, read the rules, sign up and play with us! So! How is your world this week? Have you taken time to see the beauty there? What is it about your world that makes you smile or laugh or feel grateful for? The photos for this week were not taken by me, but were sent to me by a friend. I did take a few shots of them back in Sept. when I was visiting a friend closer to the mountain. Normally, I would save these for Sky Watch, but they are of such an awesome place here in the northwest and such a gorgeous part of my world -- in spite of the fact that with the weather lately I haven't been able to see Mt. Rainier at all, let alone like this. So, I want to share them with you today!

Those are called "lenticular clouds"  They're caused when the air flow is just right so when it flows over Mt. Rainier, the air gets pushed upward where it cools and condenses into clouds. Depending on how smooth the flow is, you can get some amazing cloud formations as we've seen so far today.  It's usually a sign of rain within 24 hours because typically the moist flow that precedes a storm around here is the perfect set up for these clouds.
The taxpayers are sending congressmen on expensive trips abroad. It might be worth it except they keep coming back!   Will Rogers
While
the whites ,
blacks,
browns,
greens,
blues, and oranges,
live in peaceful
interaction
feet firmly entrenched
on the ground,
in
a life
concerned
with day to day
earthy concerns,
is it any surprise,
that those
at the
exalted,rarified
top
coldly
ambitiously,
defy
the flow of reason,
spin out of control,
and are often
harbingers
of
stormy
troubles to come ?

Posted by Ugich Konitari to Sylvia From Over the Hill at January 17, 2011 7:34 PM
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
Abraham Lincoln

Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion, and you allow him to do so whenever he may choose to say he deems it necessary for such a purpose - and you allow him to make war at pleasure.
Abraham Lincoln

Politics has become so expensive that it takes a lot of money even to be defeated. 
Will Rogers
The more you read and observe about this Politics thing, you got to admit that each party is worse than the other. The one that's out always looks the best.
Will Rogers
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47 comments:

  1. kRiZcPEcJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Seems like I'm first! Who's Will Rogers? Politician? Wish HK has someone like him.

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪January 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I love them lenticular clouds. So unique. Our "mountain" here in Tulsa, Turkey Mountain, is only about a couple hundred feet high. I haven't seen any lenticular clouds on it but I'll be checking.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Wow wow wow wow wow! Those clouds are spectacular! How lucky you were able to experience and capture these amazing shots!

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  4. ShirleyJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I've never personally seen clouds like this before! They are incredible! Hope you enjoy a wonderful week!

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  5. Martha ZJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    We see lenticular clouds over the Eastern Sierra but I don't think I've ever seen any as spectacular as these.

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  6. Nature RamblesJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Sylvia, I don't think I've seen lenticular cloud formations before. Your shots are amazing!!

    I made a mistake in my latest post. I realized just now that I had typed the word 'butterfly' instead of 'dragonfly'. It has now been corrected. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it.

    Have a great day!

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  7. DarleneJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    The word 'amazing' is overused, but it really describes those cloud formations. I have never seen any like them before and I have seen many, many skies in my years of many, many moons.

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  8. NessaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    That's so cool how the clouds look like upside down mountains.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Such beautiful clouds. I am thinking about that Abraham Lincoln quote -- making friends of my enemies. Sadly I don't think that is working very well with today's politicians-- they are so divisive and unwilling to compromise. I'm afraid Will Rogers' wry take on the state of the country is more appropriate (and it is good to know that we survived that before!)

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  10. RandiJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hi Sylvia, these are amazing shots! I have never seen these spectacular lenticular cloud formations.

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  11. EG CameraGirlJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Sure looks like space ships are about to land!

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  12. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Those are some pretty impressive clouds and some great quotes and again proves blogging is a fun way to learn a little more than the day before.

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  13. MarieJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    This is just amazing Sylvia. I have never seen something like it.

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  14. CarverJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Those clouds are amazing Sylvia and so beautiful above the mountains.

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  15. RajeshJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful shots. The cloud formations are very unique.

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  16. JaneJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Great shots Sylvia, I have heard these clouds have been mistake for UFO's.

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  17. Penelope NotesJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    The clouds are fantastic, Sylvia! They remind me of cyclones … but harmless and beautiful. How fortunate you are to live in the northwest. The weather has been rather mild the last few days. A nice bonus for the folks in your world.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    holy molly, what a spectacular lenticular clouds these are. two thumbs up.

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  19. Reader WilJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    These clouds are really spectacular! And you are an amazing photographer.
    I wish you a great week.

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  20. KarenJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh wow, I have never seen clouds like that before. They are amazing, fantabulous shots!

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  21. EbieJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow! Those lenticular clouds look like space ships! Nicely captured.

    I wish I could them in our skies!

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  22. Noel MorataJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    aloha,

    what an unusual site, i've never seen anything like that at all - a little ominous looking or something from ET :)


    thanks for sharing that with us today

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  23. ChrisJJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    These are wonderful photographs. Spectacular in fact. I have seen some clouds like this, but not quite so well defined.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I've never seen clouds like that before. Specatular!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.

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  25. BarbaraJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Amazing clouds, I haven't seen clouds like that before, thanks for sharing. Enjoy your week!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Thank you for sharing such interesting a sight. Never seen before. You did lead me eyes towards something I rather not look at much. Please have you all a good Tuesday.

    daily athens

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  27. CarolJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Wow, your friend got some great shots. I've not seen clouds like that before, but they are amazing. And Mt. Rainier is so beautiful dressed in white.

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  28. NatureFootstepJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    this is soo cool. And beautiful. I have seen photos and explanations of them, but never seen it myself. Once I came across a person that claimed it was spaceships with higer beings in them coming to save the world. :)

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  29. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    When I googled 'lenticular clouds' I saw some of your photos under "Images of lenticular clouds"! I tried to compare them, and the only one I'm sure of is the first image here is the first one they show. Way to go, Sylvia!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  30. IndraniJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Stunning cloud patterns. I couldn't take my eyes off them. Great post.

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  31. lotusleafJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Awesome photos, Sylvia! The mountain looks so grand.

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  32. alicesgJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    The scenery of the clouds are fantastic.

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  33. AlJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    You've outdone yourself today, Sylvia. We sometimes get lenticular clouds here too, but I've never seen anything like this. That seconds shot is especially spectacular with the light. For somebody like me who loves both mountains and skies, this is incredible to see - this will be one of my favorite blog posts anywhere this year!

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  34. TeamgsquareJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    very unique .......... lovely too

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  35. GeorgeJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    These clouds are absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  36. Linda ReederJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Wonderful photos, Sylvia. I remember that day with that amazing display. I was on Whidbey Island and caught a glimpse from there.

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  37. magiceyeJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    wow! amazing clicks!!

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  38. Ugich KonitariJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    The first or last

    While
    the whites ,
    blacks,
    browns,
    greens,
    blues, and oranges,
    live in peaceful
    interaction
    feet firmly entrenched
    on the ground,
    in
    a life
    concerned
    with day to day
    earthy concerns,
    is it any surprise,
    that those
    at the
    exalted,rarified
    top
    coldly
    ambitiously,
    defy
    the flow of reason,
    spin out of control,
    and are often
    harbingers
    of
    stormy
    troubles to come ?

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  39. ~CherylJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Sylvia, your photos are amazing! That's quite a collection of those clouds. I'm not sure I've seen so many in one place; I better keep a closer watch.

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  40. MridulaJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Sylvia I have never seen anything like this except in tornado movies! Spectacular!

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  41. BraComJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    wonderful pictures, never seen something like that

    Have a nice week,
    Greetings, Bram

    Link to My Word Tuesday post!

    Seen on My World Tuesday

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Fantastic shots Sylvia, never seen anything like this before

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  43. SerlineJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Heavenly pottery!

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  44. YOSEEJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Amazing cloud formations ! Never seen anything like this before.

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  45. IngridJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    My mouth is still open ! wow ! what clouds, I have never ever seen such clouds in my whole life ! they are just terrific, they look like tornados ! Unbelievable ! There you really made a very special capture !!

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  46. maryt/theteachJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I've never seen such clouds, Sylvia! Astounding!!

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  47. JessicaJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow, very nice shots! Crazy clouds. If you have the time, stop by my page at www.adventureswithjessica.blogspot.com and check things out. New followers are always welcome :) Thanks!

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