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Cloud shadows and Crepuscular Rays imaged by Leo Van Hoyweghen in Belgium. ©Leo Van Hoyweghen, shown with permission.

The moisture laden atmosphere shows the individual shadow columns from each cumulus peak.

The shadows are all parallel and all point downwards. Perspective effects make them appear to converge on the sun.