Mt. Fuji Goes Fuzzy
It may look as if a cotton ball is floating over Mount Fuji in this satellite image, but it&amp;#8217;s actually a cloud &mdash; the kind of cloud that&amp;#8217;s known to give an otherworldly look to Japan&amp;#8217;s highest peak.
This picture was snapped by DigitalGlobe&amp;#8217;s WorldView 2 satellite on Sept. 20, and it&amp;#8217;s currently the front-runner in the company&amp;#8217;s contest to select the year&amp;#8217;s top image. Cast a vote for your favorite on DigitalGlobe&amp;#8217;s Facebook page, and check back in January to find out which picture wins out&amp;#8230;
(read more: NBC News)