This is a Sun Halo

by JudithAnn

The ice crystals responsible for halos are typically suspended in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds high (5–10 km, or 3–6 miles) in the upper troposphere, but in cold weather they can also float near the ground, in which case they are referred to as diamond dust. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals is responsible for the type of halo observed. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split up into colors because of dispersion. The crystals behave like prisms and mirrors, refracting and reflecting light between their faces, sending shafts of light in particular directions.
Uploaded24/05/2016 - 06:54
CategoryLandscape / Travel
Shutter Speed1/4000
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ISO200
Focal Length14mm
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GIULIO57
Posted 24/05/2016 - 11:18 Link
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autumnlight
Posted 24/05/2016 - 17:19 Link
Thank you for the information and a splendid shot!
wombat101010
Posted 24/05/2016 - 21:10 Link
Great shot and a lesson in meteorology, thank you for both.
Regards
Steve
davidwozhere
Posted 25/05/2016 - 00:58 Link
Not only do we learn but you make it beautiful too
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pauljay
Posted 03/06/2016 - 07:38 Link
The cirrostratus filtered the sun nicely! What an excellent shot!
Paul.

Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
PPG
JudithAnn
Posted 05/06/2016 - 05:55 Link
Thank you all sooooo much

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