I was so frustrated when taking these photos because things kept getting in the way. You see, I expect a perfect rainbow at all times (just ask my sister) with no ice cream stand roofs (1st photo) in the way; and with no messy-looking vacant lots (2nd photo) cluttering up the foreground.
On the other hand, my Princess Bluebird (again, ask my sister) heart is so happy to present these less-than-perfect shots for Skywatch because, for the first time in several days, I am finally able to upload photos to Blogger. It wasn't Blogger's fault, it was my connection.
Ah, well, I should stop with the fussing and smile at the rainbows. I hope that you will enjoy them, too, even though they are imperfect and very, very real world.
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| Rainbow at the ice cream stand (mmm, expresso sundaes) |
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| Double rainbow with a steer's skull cloud, very Southwestern For more shots of skies everywhere, be sure to visit Skywatch Friday. P.S. I almost forgot, until reminded by Luke's comment (see below, and the link that follows in my comment) that while I was trying to get a good shot of the rainbow, I could hear people all around me saying, "Oh, man, it's so intense!" Will we ever be able to look at another rainbow without hearing that guy's voice inside our heads? |
Gorgeous rainbows and skies! And your photos are marvelous regardless of those pieces of the real world that do have a way of intruding! Hope you have a beautiful weekend, Clairz!
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OH beautiful! Any rainbow is worthwhile viewing, 'specially the ones in New Mexico!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular view. Perfect shot of the rainbow.
ReplyDeleteIt's almost a double rainbow!, so intense!
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Great captures! I totally understand how frustrating it can be to see a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL sky with an ugly.UGLY landscape - or whatever - under it. You did good!
ReplyDeleteThey are Beautiful! I've never captured a rainbow, and these are gorgeous. I love the double rainbow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rainbow shots.
ReplyDeleteYou did good..
Love Them !!!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky of you to have your camera with you. We saw a double but we were in the car on the freeway ... amazing what the sky does sometimes.
I love pictures of the rainbow, and I think yours looks great, I see nothing wrong with a bit of the real world in the picture. They are both gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful rainbow pictures. It is intense. I know all about objects getting in the way while you are trying to get the perfect shot. I live between bricks and concrete.
ReplyDeleteI did not realise there was an entire nomenclature to do just with rainbows! All I know is that they are devilishly difficult to campture well on film. You done swell.
ReplyDeleteWow, what beautiful rainbows!
ReplyDeleteClair, they're awesome! I especially like the one with the little clouds! That was funny that you'll associate the pic w/ the people saying "that's so intense."
ReplyDeletewhen I posted my last rainbow pics on FB, one of my friends sent me this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI
(except I don't know how to make it link on a comment!) or put yosemite bear mountain giant double rainbow in the utube search box. The guy is likely on drugs or something, but it's kinda funny!
Ok, Clair, I just finished a 10 hour shift & I'm a little slow. I went back to re-read your post & THIS time, clicked on the link!!! Too funny that that was the link I was trying to leave you! Great minds think alike!
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Wow, would I love to get a shot like that! Actually, I don't think I've ever seen a rainbow like that...much less tried to photograph it.
ReplyDeleteClair, your son's photos were terrific! No wonder you pics are always so good...you have a pro in the family! ;) So now I will never, ever be able to take a single shot of anything!!
Incredible! God sure makes some pretty colors and amazing skies. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteGotta love that second one. The light is so great! And it's a double!
ReplyDeleteOh my! It's been a long time since I saw a rainbow in our place. Really love this shot because it reminds me of my childhood. :)
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Oh my gosh that's so unusual - what a rare and spectacular find!
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures of the rainbows and how cool a double one. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteThe second photo is just the most spectacular photo! Well done.
ReplyDeleteSomehow the second shot you captured takes on a magical feel or look to the photograph. Nice job!
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What a wonderful opportunity to see a rainbow!
ReplyDeleteAdmiring both photos, but I love the double rainbow; can just imagine the intensity of the colors.
The buildings and the light pole adds realism, the reality of life during a special phenomenon.
Happy Skywatch Friday!
Wow, wow and wow! My hand would have been shaking trying to get a shot!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen it raining FROM the actual rainbow before.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by things getting in the way. So often I'm surprised when I look at the shot I've just taken - where did all these buildings/lamp posts/random people come from?