Cumulus humilis clouds are generally considered to be messengers of beautiful weather for the next hours. However, if occurring in combination with other types of clouds, especially with cirrostratus, are announcing rainy weather over 12 to 24 hours. If are present on the morning sky, is likely an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. Are considered small to medium clouds, have a poor vertical development and are reach altitudes up to 6000 meters.
The image was made with a Nikon D40X camera and Nikon 55-200mm VR AF-S f/4-5.6G ED lens, using these settings: exposure time – 1/250 seconds, focal length – 62 mm, ISO – 100, F- number – 8.