Wordless Wednesday: Sundog

Posted on August 15, 2012 | 17 Comments

Sundog: an optical phenomenon that is sometimes observed in the sky when sunlight interacts with ice clouds or particles in the atmosphere.

Thanks, Marshall, for spotting this and pointing it out to me.

Linking up to (almost) Wordless Wednesday Again.

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17 responses to “Wordless Wednesday: Sundog”

  1. Linda | August 15, 2012 at 7:09 am | Reply

    I have always wanted to catch one of those – this is gorgeous! I see them once in a while, but am usually driving so can’t get a photo. Thanks for joining up today! Great contribution!

  2. June | August 15, 2012 at 7:11 am | Reply

    Thanks to you and Marshall for capturing all these great sky photos since with all the trees around me, I see so little of it!!

  3. Jill | August 15, 2012 at 7:44 am | Reply

    Beautiful! Amazing capture.

  4. catfromhell | August 15, 2012 at 10:49 am | Reply

    Gorgeous and etherial! I would LOVE to paint them (if I had time) That last shot reminds me of a some clouds I have painted
    Nellie’s Mom

  5. TexWisGirl | August 15, 2012 at 11:00 am | Reply

    i like seeing them. they are rare in texas, though.

  6. Marshall | August 15, 2012 at 12:24 pm | Reply

    These turned out good ! Sundogs are one of those things that I forget about until I see one – great post !

  7. onespoiledcat | August 15, 2012 at 1:04 pm | Reply

    Really beautiful photos – so glad Marshall reminded you of “sundogs” !

    Pam

  8. Carletta | August 15, 2012 at 1:37 pm | Reply

    Lovely Dianne!
    Very fitting in these ‘dog days’ of summer. 🙂

  9. Mrs. Weber | August 15, 2012 at 2:54 pm | Reply

    I’ve never heard of a sundog, but that is super cool looking! Nice shot 🙂 I love all the photos you take capturing nature’s finest!

  10. Cheryl@The Farmer's Daughter | August 15, 2012 at 3:03 pm | Reply

    Nice shots of the sundog. I especially like the second one with the huge cloud.

  11. elliefar | August 15, 2012 at 5:45 pm | Reply

    I don’t think I’ve heard of a sundog before but these pictures are amazing. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  12. Shirley Matthews Dunn | August 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm | Reply

    I to have never heard of a sundog. How beautiful the pictures are. Thanks for teaching a old dog something new Marshall & Dianna

  13. Faye | August 15, 2012 at 9:10 pm | Reply

    I’ve been noticing more and more photos of unusual phenomena in the skies lately–like your sundog. The last one was called a “nightbow”, I think–the nighttime equivalent of a rainbow. Must be our crazy weather.

  14. Texas, a cat in New York | August 15, 2012 at 11:43 pm | Reply

    Hiya,
    I have nominated Sundae for an award: http://texascatny.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/thanking-you-for-the-awards-finally/
    Of course it is also for Sundae’s family 😉
    Purrs

  15. pattisj | August 16, 2012 at 12:32 am | Reply

    I’ve never heard of a sundog, but believe I have seen one from time to time. Thanks!

  16. Hot Rod Cowgirl | August 16, 2012 at 2:40 am | Reply

    Perfecto:) You captured it!!!!

  17. E.C. | August 16, 2012 at 10:07 am | Reply

    Gosh that’s gorgeous. I love sun-dogs. Its not always easy to get them show up well in a photo, but you did a dandy of a job. Cool!

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