Posted on 05/30/2022 2:19:41 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: What's happening behind that island? Things both expected and unexpected. Expected, perhaps, the pictured rays of light -- called crepuscular rays -- originate from the Sun. Unexpected, though, the Sun was being partially eclipsed by the Moon at the time -- late last month. Expected, perhaps, the Sun's rays are quite bright as they shine through gaps in below-horizon clouds. Unexpected, though, the crepuscular rays are quite red, likely the result an abundance of aerosols in Earth's atmosphere scattering away much of the blue light. Expected, with hope, a memorable scene featuring both the Moon and the Sun, superposed. Unfortunately, from this location -- in Uruguay looking toward Argentina -- clouds obscured the eclipse -- which wasn't completely unexpected. However, after packing up to go home, the beauty of bright red crepuscular rays emerged -- quite unexpectedly. Oh -- and that island on the horizon -- it's really two islands.
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Nice backdrop for a Bat signal.
A truly unusual photograph.
Yeah, sure, I suppose that could be crespuscular rays bent by an eclispse, even though it’s a cloudy day and rays are stronger and more directed near the island than above it.
But I believe it’s the Great Jack O’ Lantern. The Great Pumpkin’s light emitting arch nemesis. Rising out of the island pumpkin patch to wreak havoc on the Earth.
I would have gone with the orange glow of Neely Statium during a Tennessee football game. But it’s not strong enough, and ....Island.
Lights from the sign in front of the burger stand on the other side of the 2nd island.
I did think about the Golden Arches, but too yellow.
That's the new cloud based McDonalds. It's a work in progress.
It is the island where Indiana Jones was taken to and the nazi’s opened the Ark of the Covenant.
The nazi’s got their comeuppance.
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That is a nice photo!
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