High sun parhelic
circle in thin cirrus haze forms a backdrop
for two paragliders. The coloured arcs at top left and near the 59° high sun are a 22° and circumscribed halo. The camera is pointing upwards towards the zenith and centre of the parhelic circle. Imaged by Andrew Pugh at Bridal Falls, Chilliwack, British Columbia July 7, '07. Image ©Andrew Pugh, shown with permission. |