Top photo is Mt.Redoubt in the distance, with the moon high in the sky. Lower photo is a few minutes later, just enjoying the scenery and the smooth day.
That X is the Illiamna airport. Our route back from Dillingham usually overflies this summer hub. A lot of fishing trips originate here, when the weather is warm.
This type of cloud tells pilots types to pay attention. Usually they are associated with un-fun turbulence. Nice to look at from a distance though. ...