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"CONDENSATION".


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Copyright: Aires Mario da Cruz (oscarromulus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 986 W: 176 N: 1791] (4766)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-02
Categories: Sky
Camera: Sony DSC H9
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-09-04 17:57
Viewed: 341
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"CONDENSATION".

The tree is not on fire. The house is not on fire. It is the sun that has caused this BEAUTIFUL effect just as a highflying aircraft does in our BLUE ALBERTA SKIES.

The temprature outside on September 2nd. 2008 at 07:19 AM was 2* C. So, the central heating system "kicked" in. The hot air flowing out of the chimeny "met" the COLD. The sun was rising as usual; its rays touched the new formed moisture floating towards the sky. And, VOILA !!!, you have this SPECTACULAR DISPLAY.

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What is condensation?
Condensation is the formation of liquid drops from water vapor. It is the process which creates clouds, and so is necessary for rain and snow formation as well. Condensation usually occurs when a parcel of rising air expands and cools. If it cools enough, some of the water vapor molecules clump together faster than they are torn apart from their thermal energy. A very important part of this process is the release of the latent heat of condensation. This is the heat that was absorbed when the water was originally evaporated from the surface of the Earth. The heat removed from the surface through evaporation is released again up in the atmosphere when clouds form. This process keeps the Earth's climate cooler that it would otherwise be if there were no water. Another way in which condensation occurs is during the formation of dew.
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Namastay Mario,
A fantastic example of condensation phenomena presented beautifully. I like it very much. Very well composed and well explained. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
Haraprasan.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1242 W: 0 N: 2237] (9414)
  • [2008-09-05 1:13]

hello Mario,
A very surprising picture! You have been at the right place at the right moment. Very interesting phenomenon. Thanks for it.
Have a nice day
Anne

Wonderful grab of the beauty . fantastic.

Que efecto visual mas extraño,muy lograda.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2008-09-11 9:58]

Hi, dear Mario.
Without your explanation, I could not understand the subject of the picture. So impressive phenomenon and excellent reflection of it. Your note is wonderful and very interesting too. Bravo and many thanks for nice job.
Alexei.

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