Prepare to be amazed by photographer Francisco Negroni’s breathtaking piece titled A Perfect Cloud. This stunning image captures the rare and striking phenomenon of lenticular clouds, which form when moist air flows over a mountain, such as the majestic Villarrica volcano.
Under the right conditions, these clouds create standing waves on the downwind side of the mountain, resembling ripples in water. If the temperature drops enough, the moisture in the air condenses, resulting in these incredible flying saucer-like clouds.
In fact, lenticular clouds are often mistaken for UFOs, adding to their mystique.
Negroni’s photograph not only captures the beauty of these clouds but also showcases the rotation of our planet through the streaking stars in the background. This captivating image is just one of the finalists in the 2023 award.
