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De Havilland Canada Twin Otter (RA-67284) - Gloria is an optical phenomenon in the clouds, which is explained by diffraction of light previously reflected in the droplets of the cloud so that it returns from the cloud in same direction in which it fell, that is, to observer. Flight from Terney to Svetlaya.
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De Havilland Canada Twin Otter (RA-67284)

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Gloria is an optical phenomenon in the clouds, which is explained by diffraction of light previously reflected in the droplets of the cloud so that it returns from the cloud in same direction in which it fell, that is, to observer. Flight from Terney to Svetlaya.

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David Seider
Wow! What an incredible picture! This should have been at least a Staff Pick!
The "glory" is not exactly common, and you captured this one perfectly.
Thank you also for providing a good explanation of what we are seeing.

Best to you, Vera, and Be Safe!
Vera BykovaPhoto Uploader
Thank you for your comment!
I would not call Gloria rare for us, since it is very humid in our region and you can see it regularly if you fly a lot or go to the mountains. But it is very beautiful, I agree with you!
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