While taking pictures of yesterday’s solar eclipse some clouds moved in obscuring the view right as it was nearing its maximum. These clouds in and of themselves proved to provide a pretty cool photo opportunity.

Called ‘KH Clouds’ or Kelvin-Helmholtz Clouds , these take on a form resembling a series of ocean waves. Differences in wind velocities at two different layers of air cause these cool formations. You can read more about KH Clouds here.

Kelvin-Helmoltz Clouds near Denver. (© Tony’s Takes)
Kelvin-Helmoltz Clouds near Denver. (© Tony’s Takes)

 

Closeup of Kelvin-Helmoltz Clouds near Denver. (© Tony’s Takes)
Closeup of Kelvin-Helmoltz Clouds near Denver. (© Tony’s Takes)

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