Mackerel Sky over Port Douglas



Thu 22 Apr 

Mackerel Sky over Port Douglas

On Monday morning (April 19) the clouds over Port Douglas were in a beautiful Cirrocumulus formation. 

 

As you can see from the photographs we took at about 7.45am the clouds appear as small, rounded white puffs like fish scales. In fact the small ripples in the cirrocumulus are sometimes referred to as a "mackerel sky." 

 

The formation isn't particularly a very rare one, but it makes for a gorgeous backdrop as you drive into work or when you're strolling along the beach.

 

If you have any photos like this or better, make sure you send them into the editor@thenewsport.com.au so you can go in the running for the Court House Hotel Best Photo Competition were there is a monthly winner.