At the SEEC parking lot in Boulder (on September 29, 2025, 11:57 am), I was able to capture both Cirrus and what appear to be Stratocumulus clouds simultaneously. I was facing southwest and aimed my camera just above the horizon. A sounding was performed just at this time in Grand Junction, which shows a fairly stable atmosphere (CAPE = 0.00), although some potential instability at around 600 mb, which could correspond with the Cumulus clouds. A sounding earlier in the day (9/29/25 00Z) had some weak instability (CAPE = 52.85) which could have resulted in the formation of clouds at around 600 mb and 300 mb.
Skew-T Diagram:
Original unedited photo:
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Hi Emma, I really like the framing on this image. You did a great job including the mixing of the clouds. The cumulus shape reminds me of the shape of a cold front when it moves in. Very cool mixing of clouds here!
Great cirrus clouds! I love the way the two groups of clouds seem to reach out to each other! I think all your post-processing choices really help bring that out
I thoroughly enjoyed the post-processing that was completed on this image, it really enhances the blue in the image and really captures the contrast between the white clouds and bright blue sky!