^{Click on image to view larger}

Mono Lake, Eastern Sierras

Sun Dogs aren't rare, I seem them often enough in the skies. But, it's rare to see them this low on the ground. A Sun Dog is a halo that appears from a refraction of ice crystals in the atmosphere. It's sort of like peering into a prism where the sunlight various waves of color are scattered.

In ancient times, Sun Dogs were also called Weather Dogs said to be partial segments of a rainbow observed over the horizon which foretold foul weather. Lucky for me I run into foul weather after shooting this scene...

Have you seen a Sun Dog?