Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Breathtaking Cloud Formation Shines Over Rockies

Date: 31 January 2012 Time: 01:15 PM ET
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Richard H. Hahn snapped this stunning picture of a lenticular cloud over Rocky Mountain National Park just after sunset on Jan. 5, 2012.
CREDIT: Richard H. Hahn
This spectacular, multi-hued formation of lenticular clouds was observed soon after the sun set over Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, Colo., on Jan. 5.
Professional photographer Richard H. Hahn was on the south side of the park's Deer Mountain when he noticed the unique cloud formation in the dusk sky. He rushed to find a shooting angle that would place the colorful clouds in the context of the valley and mountains, and he snapped the magnificent view at 5:02 p.m. MST (7:02 EST).

MORE: http://www.livescience.com/18220-lenticular-cloud-formation.html



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