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Sun Halo

© Michele Peterson

Sun Halo

Uploaded: December 15, 2015 | Entered: December 15, 2015 14:42:21

Description

A glowing circle around the sun, for the PG 101 Circular theme.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 19.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 15, 2015

Sun dog, love the starburst in the middle... :-)
Happy Theme Day #1645097

Michele Peterson level-classic December 15, 2015

Sun dog? There's a name for this? I'll have to go look it up! Thanks for the comment. :-) #11412573

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe December 15, 2015

What an unusual capture, Michele. Great work. #11412579

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic December 15, 2015

The term "sun dog" (or "sundog") refers to patches of light that sometimes appear beside the sun. Try googling it for a more thorough definition/explanation! Lovely capture, Michele!! #11412590

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic December 15, 2015

What you have here, Michele, is known as a "parhelic circle." Fascinating. #11412591

Mitch Spence level-classic December 15, 2015

A unique take on the theme and a striking phenomenon. I'd heard the term "sun dog" but wasn't sure of what it actually was. I've never come across the term "parhelic circle." Thanks, Melinda, for the info. #11412602

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 15, 2015

Very interesting reminder of the shape of our star and its various incarnations! Fantastic framing, Michele! #11412660

Michele Peterson level-classic December 15, 2015

Thanks for the information, Melinda. :-) And to think... I just thought it was a cool looking glow around the sun, lol.
Thanks everyone for looking and for the comments! #11412666

Joy Rector December 16, 2015

beautiful capture #11412724

Michele Peterson level-classic December 16, 2015

Thank you, Joy! #11412885

Joy Rector December 22, 2015

gorgeous #11414680

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