Even when I'm not out actively pursuing photographs, sometimes they arrive at my doorstep anyway.
Lenticular clouds are so common in the Eastern Sierra they ore often referred to locally as "Sierra Wave Clouds." Air flows over the Sierra Nevada, dips into the steep 4000 to 10,000 foot drop off here on the back side, then takes a bounce back up, and water vapor condenses as the air rises and cools at the top of that downstream wave. It's like the wave which can form on the downstream side of a rock submerged in a river.
Even when I’m not out actively pursuing photographs, sometimes they arrive at my doorstep anyway.
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Cool doorstep.
Magical
This is very pretty. You did a very good job
Wow...incredible.
Must control jealousy Must control urge to drive out now
+Jeff Sullivan Fabulous, and thanks for the details of how it works! I always wondered (but never bothered to research!). Beautiful shot.
I have never seen such clouds, thanks for the explanation, but most of all thanks for sharing such a beauty. +Jeff Sullivan
Thank you
Those clouds are amazing. Love the overall tones as well.
Awesome photo! Love the clouds!