Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

Lets brighten up peoples live with all those lovely pictures of the world around us!

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Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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We had a bit of a sun pillar this evening.....

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Re: Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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Re: Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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Wow!! that is phenomenal :hamster:

I have only seen one once and sadly that was driving the car so no chance to photograph it. I think the conditions are quite rare.

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Re: Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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Montana wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:43 am Wow!! that is phenomenal :hamster:

I have only seen one once and sadly that was driving the car so no chance to photograph it. I think the conditions are quite rare.

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Thanks all! Alexandra, I think you're right. I only remember one previous sighting - also while driving, so no photos.

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Re: Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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Just adding a bigger version :)
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That's really nice, congrats on SPOD.


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Re: Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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Great image ! I never saw a sun pillar. Congratulations on the SPOD.

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Re: Sun Pillar 16-Nov-22

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Very well captured Kevin of this event..

Thanks for sharing
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