© Irene Ho Pik Har

Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China

Latitude: 22° 16' 44'' N

Longitude: 114° 17' 7'' E

01 August 2010 0547 (Local Time)
Camera direction: towards E

Image P/S code: S.9.3

Image I.D.: 5039

C_L = 2, C_M = 0, C_H = 1

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  Cumulus congestus

  In this photograph we see the strong vertical development of a Cumulus congestus cloud in the form of a narrow high tower, also called a “towering Cumulus”, with the sharp outlines characteristic of the genus Cumulus. The early morning Sun is catching the top of the cloud, rendering it very bright compared to the dark base. To the right near the horizon are a series of Cumulus clouds in various stages of development. Also visible is a layer of thin Cirrus cloud, coloured pink just after sunrise. 

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  © Irene Ho Pik Har
  Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
  Latitude: 22° 16' 44'' N
  Longitude: 114° 17' 7'' E
  01 August 2010 0547 (Local Time)
  
  
  Camera direction: towards E
  C_L = 2, C_M = 0, C_H = 1
  Image P/S code: S.9.3
  Image I.D.: 5039