Unusual cloud formations were present the last few days in the Puget Sound Region. The very unusual noctilucent clouds were visible at dawn and sunset. They form above the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere at 250,000 to 280,000 feet and are composed of ice crystals that form around specks of dust from incoming meteors. They only occur at high latitudes around the solstice. Very beautiful cloud formations could also be seen during the day. A double sun halo was also visible on Thursday morning over the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal and a sky angel was visible in the opposite direction. The photos below were all taken from West Seattle. All except the last two were taken from the Lincoln Park Beach Walk.
Love Rock — December 2021 – Photography and Digital Designs by Julie Newcombe
[…] More photos from Lincoln Park taken this summer. […]
Ofeliya
Amazing, spectacular photos! Thank you Julie for sharing ! You are a professional photographer!
Carolyn Januik
Hi Julie,
Your pictures are beautiful. You have a great eye. Raise a glass to Stanley on his 68th bday. Hope to see you soon
Carolyn Januik
Julie
Thanks Carolyn. Nice to hear from you!
Jeanne A. Bender-Irvine
Oh wow, thanks for sharing.
These pictures are beautiful.
Hugs and be safe,
Jeanne
Julie
Hey Jeanne — Thanks! Say Hi to Carlos and a belated Happy Anniversary!
Judi Schaefer
Julie, the last photo with Mt. Rainier is absolutely stunning. The clouds in all the photos are most unusual and beautiful with intense coloring. We don’t get a lot of clouds here, so I enjoyed seeing the Seattle ones. You did a terrific job photographing them.
Julie
Thanks Judi! Those were very unusual clouds and were here for only two days. Yesterday and today we’re back to soft milky overcast clouds. Remember Jeanne, when we met you in SanDiego? She now lives mostly in Los Cabos, Mexico and also commented on these photos. We went to her wedding in Cabos last year.