Gloucestershire Camera Club members have shared their breathtaking photo of a phenomenon that can often be seen across our beautiful region, giving the impression of islands sitting among rivers of cloud.
The stunning cloud formations, known as cloud inversions, happen when you get a combination of cold temperatures and high pressure - which results in clouds sitting in valleys while nearby peaks rise above them.
Cloud inversions are most common in autumn and winter and the Gloucestershire Camera Club members shared pictures they have captured from across Gloucestershire over recent years.
See the photograph descriptions for tips on the best places to see the stunning sight.
Top tips for how and where to enjoy cloud inversions according to Terry Abraham (view his blog on cloud inversions here):
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Check the weather forecast: you’re looking for high pressure with little or no wind
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Check the lie of the land: a sheltered valley will collect the cold air better and hold the mist longer
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Find a good look-out place where you can be above it, looking down
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Set your alarm clock: as soon as the sun’s over the tops, low-lying mist will start to evaporate, so aim to be up high not long after sunrise.
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