Wednesday, June 22, 2011

After The Rain


We've had rain for five of the past six days. However, last Thursday evening just before sunset the rain began ceasing and the sun shone brightly and we were rewarded with a big beautiful rainbow.

Of course I had the wrong lens on the camera and couldn't get a wide shot but there wasn't time to change it.
Rainbows don't wait!

Posted for Skywatch.
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35 comments:

  1. helenaJune 22, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    beautiful capture - interesting that the sky is a different colour each side of the rainbow.

    we have had lots of rain too - hoping for some sun and rainbows soon

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  2. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    So beautiful. Again our karma. I took a rainbow shot just yesterday as well. But an iPhone doesn't have a choice of lenses. :) Excellent.

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  3. PatJune 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    You are so right....rainbows DON'T wait. At least you captured it! A beautiful moment in time!

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  4. rapunzelJune 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    How beautiful!!

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  5. StephanyJune 22, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful captures of the rainbow, Carletta! We've had a lot of rain (and storms) too.

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  6. Janie BJune 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Love a good rainbow! Beautiful!

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  7. SquirrelQueenJune 23, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful! You are so right, rainbows don't wait. I missed one a few days ago just going inside to grab my camera.

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  8. RoseJune 23, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful--and no they don't wait!

    (You need a second camera body...so you can keep one lens on one and the other on the other..)

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  9. Esther GarviJune 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Beautiful shot of the rainbow! Such a preciously unique thing...

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  10. Pearl MapleJune 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    You are so right, rainbows don't wait, they are such a delightful but fragile feature of nature and always worth stopping to appreciate

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  11. LizJune 23, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Pretty rainbow.

    Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  12. Sylvia KJune 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Gorgeous rainbow and a terrific capture, Carletta! I love it! Happy SWF! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. CarverJune 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    The rainbow is magical.

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  14. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    You catch those when you can Carletta. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  15. Chubskulit RoseJune 23, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Wow, I have been longing to see a rainbow. I have been here in the US for 6 years but I haven't seen one lol. Gorgeous shots!

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  16. JunieRose2005June 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Lovely!!

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  17. LivingSoAbundantlyJune 23, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I like how the rainbow seems to separate the darker side from the lighter side. Your shots are lovely.

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  18. Kim, USAJune 23, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Wow beautiful!! Love rainbows and I don't know why we don't have that many here in MI.

    SWF

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  19. KelJune 23, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    a magical moment when light reflects and creates such natural beauty

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  20. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Ah - what gorgeous shots! I do love rainbows - they make the rain almost worthwhile...

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  21. Luna MirandaJune 24, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    what a gift! i am looking forward to seeing a rainbow after the weather here improves.

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 24, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Yup -- you've got to grab those rainbows as soon as they show up -- and you grabbed it beautifully.

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  23. IndraniJune 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Shoot as soon as you see one, rainbows are like that only.
    Great captures.

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  24. PatJune 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful rainbow capture, even if you didn't get the entire bow! I like the contrast between the pastels in the sky and rainbow with the darkness of the trees.

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  25. ArijaJune 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Rainbows come in all shapes and sizes and any rainbow is a joy to behold. Yours is so deliciously gentle.

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  26. WandaJune 24, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    What a marvelous rainbow.

    Did you find the pot of Gold???

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  27. TheChieftessJune 24, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Beautiful shot!!! I love the pink tinge to the sky...and the framing with the trees/bushes...well done!!!

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  28. Ever Green TreeJune 24, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    You have captured the Rainbow beautifully! Great shots... made my day :) You too hv a super duper day ahead...

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  29. scottsdale fire systemsJune 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    It's a different feeling whenever i see a rainbow. Symbolizes a new start.

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  30. NealJuly 2, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Carletta, that is soooooo beautiful.

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  31. Nellie from Beyond My GardenJuly 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Carletta, enjoy your time off. We all deserve a rest from blogging now and then.
    nellie

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  32. StephanyJuly 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I tried to email you but it bounced back with a message saying the account didn't exist. :\

    So glad to hear your beautiful little granddaughters are visiting. Thank you for leaving comments, I know the girls are keeping you busy! How are your knees holding up with the extra activity?

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  33. GretchenJuly 13, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Great shots!

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  34. JientjeJuly 17, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I really wanted to comment on the next photo with the waterdrops, but I can't find the commentbox! That photo has so much detail, it's crystal clear, I love it!

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  35. diane bJuly 18, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Lovely soft colours. Enjoy your break.

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