Looking for rainbows
Last week, we had a glorious rain storm. And afterwards, there were rainbows everywhere.
So, I took my camera out to look for some.
I found a string of glittering pearls;
And soft silver veils of clouds.
I even found the silver lining that everyone talks about
In the form of delicious sunbeams.
I enjoyed the dramatic beauty of the rain clouds
But no matter how hard I looked, I didn’t find any rainbows.
The moral of the story is: Don’t get too caught up in looking for life’s rainbows
Or you might miss out on the beauty of its storms.
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Wonderful images! Best wishes!
May 24, 2012 at 12:27
What a beautiful post – both the words and the pictures!!
May 24, 2012 at 12:32
These almost look like fall skies. We had lots of dark clouds yesterday, and rain off and on, but I did not see a rainbow anywhere.
May 24, 2012 at 12:45
The cloud is really awesome although the rainbow doesn’t appear
May 24, 2012 at 13:00
I love silvery clouds and stormy skies
so much drama, like the sky is putting on a show
May 24, 2012 at 13:16
You found the silver lining, as you always do, even if you didn’t find any rainbows!
May 24, 2012 at 13:17
silver skies are SO pretty … Not a rainbow but stormy skies have a beauty of their own.
May 24, 2012 at 13:19
Very wise and true, Fiona! Look at those clouds!!
May 24, 2012 at 13:27
Very clever and wise.
May 24, 2012 at 13:34
I love the colors of the first photo. So different from the rest.
May 24, 2012 at 13:51
Yes, the flower was in the direct sunshine and looked so very beautiful.. almost like a rainbow with petals…
May 24, 2012 at 14:56
Love the message and of course, the images.
May 24, 2012 at 14:24
Lady Fi,
You are “SO” much more than your blog.
You are a teacher. Love. Xxxx
May 24, 2012 at 14:59
Beautiful images and a good message!
May 24, 2012 at 15:28
Such great advice beautifully illustrated — I kind of want to frame the whole post, but instead I think I’ll just remember it.
May 24, 2012 at 15:30
Beautiful dramatic photos.
May 24, 2012 at 15:46
Very well said and i enjoyed the first shot on tulip, worn to pearl drops!
Lovely
May 24, 2012 at 15:56
Your photos are absolutely stunning. I can’t pick out a favorite — they are all beautiful. Your message is also very valuable for each of us to keep in mind.
May 24, 2012 at 16:10
so much texture in those clouds and layers…very cool capture….the first one thought is bright and elegant and simply beautiful…
May 24, 2012 at 16:19
Wonderful pictures with such dazzling colors of the flower, I love the light of these clouds, great shots. Greetings.
May 24, 2012 at 16:43
What a beautiful post! Thank you!
May 24, 2012 at 16:56
Exquisite flower and color, dramatic, awesome skies and such wise words, Fiona — ones we all need to remember! Have a beautiful weekend!
May 24, 2012 at 17:06
just gorgeous! i don’t think you could ever miss the beauty around you.
May 24, 2012 at 17:06
How beautiful these are, especially the second one.
We’ve had lots of rain this week, but unfortunately no rainbows.
May 24, 2012 at 17:29
I don’t even need rainbows when I can read and look at these stunning images! Really beautiful!
May 24, 2012 at 18:34
Pretty flower, love the dramatic skies and the sun rays. You have a way of noticing all the beauty around you and capturing it well.
May 24, 2012 at 18:39
Beautiful storm clouds, and writing.
May 24, 2012 at 18:44
Beautiful!!!
May 24, 2012 at 18:45
Great ‘after-the-storm’ pictures… Love the one showing the sunbeams… awesome!!!!! That tulip definitely could be called a ‘rainbow’ don’t you think?????
Hugs,
Betsy
May 24, 2012 at 19:05
How right your are.
Looking for one thing you could so easily miss all the rest.
May 24, 2012 at 19:08
Dramatic skies and great splash of colour on top.
May 24, 2012 at 19:19
You found so many different beautiful sights to photograph while looking for rainbows. I like it when the unexpected beauty is discovered while looking for something else. Great post!
May 24, 2012 at 20:25
Scenes of pure Nature
May 24, 2012 at 22:06
It’s raining here, Lady Fi. Come on down!
May 25, 2012 at 00:26
amen! Yes, brilliant!
Friendly Aloha from Waikiki
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May 25, 2012 at 00:38
Your clouds and rain are wonderful, your flower is divine.
May 25, 2012 at 00:57
Storms are so energizing. I love that last photo as the clouds seem to weigh down on the buildings.
May 25, 2012 at 01:17
Perfectly written….and beautifully illustrated.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
May 25, 2012 at 03:25
It takes rain for the rainbow!
May 25, 2012 at 04:12
You are so right … there is beauty in the storms as well!
May 25, 2012 at 04:47
So true. There’s nothing like the drama of a storm and watching the clouds break up afterwards.
May 25, 2012 at 04:59
beautiful captures … !
May 25, 2012 at 05:30
I love the moral of your story (and your photography!!)
May 25, 2012 at 05:35
Cleverly put. Don’t get too caught up in looking for the rainbows – they don’t come too often. I like the moral of the story that kind of woke me from a long period of frustration. I’m gonna relook at my situation a bit now.
May 25, 2012 at 05:39
Thank you. So glad you seem to want to go in a different direction now… And very humbled that my words may have helped.
May 25, 2012 at 05:45
Beautiful sky shots!
May 25, 2012 at 05:49
beautiful photos and what a great lesson/reminder!
May 25, 2012 at 05:50
I love the images and the captions… so simple and so right on.
May 25, 2012 at 05:50
I like those words,looks like the storm or a bad patch in our life is still beautiful after all.
May 25, 2012 at 06:16
Beautiful shot.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
May 25, 2012 at 06:54
Glorious skies and the tulip is gorgeous.
Dusk
May 25, 2012 at 07:03
Such spectacular skies. Thank you. And I loved the tulip as well.
May 25, 2012 at 07:56
Wisdom indeed! Beautiful photos.
May 25, 2012 at 09:04
Brilliant.
May 25, 2012 at 09:47
So much beauty!!! Love it!
May 25, 2012 at 10:37
Gorgeous shots, Lady Fi! Lovely words and message. Thanks for sharing, happy skywatching!
May 25, 2012 at 11:12
Clouds of any variety make great photos Fi, your storm pics included – Dave
May 25, 2012 at 11:20
Beautiful series, and very close to rainbows!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
May 25, 2012 at 12:37
Deliciously moody skies and I love the tulip as well.
May 25, 2012 at 14:01
Beautiful those dramatic skies, and I love the one with the sun rays.
Have a great weekend.
May 25, 2012 at 15:05
lovely scenes, gorgeous captures!
have a beautiful weekend!
May 25, 2012 at 15:43
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Very clever post. You were lucky to find so many aha moments. Thanks for making my day.
Joyce M
May 25, 2012 at 18:25
Oh, I love clouds and the wonderful varying shapes and colors. Yay!
May 25, 2012 at 20:54
Toppenbilder! Lovely shoots of our unexpected wheather
May 25, 2012 at 21:48
great post and so true.
May 25, 2012 at 23:57
Gorgeous!
After the silver lining, came the golden sun ray!
May 26, 2012 at 00:17
I love storms, and these are lovely photos of one.
May 26, 2012 at 01:00
Lovely post, great pics (as always)! Reminds me of Robert Frost’s quote: A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body – the wishbone.” Too busy looking for what is not there and you miss the beauty in front of you. -Danette
May 26, 2012 at 02:45
Very true!
May 26, 2012 at 02:55
I know I’ve already visited and commented on this post — but this time, I had my earphones on listening to a radio program … so I kind of forgot myself for a few minutes and just sat here watching your wonderful header slideshow. Until I remembered that I was sitting here because I wanted to catch up on my blog reading. So thought this would be a good opportunity to tell you how much I love that header slideshow!
May 26, 2012 at 03:01
they’re all spectacular photos, but I could stare at that last one forever. happy weekend to you Fiona.
May 26, 2012 at 04:28
Fantastic captures. The bud is most stunning!
May 26, 2012 at 05:43
What a splendid set of pictures – the cloudscapes are great.
Stewart M
May 26, 2012 at 08:48
Heart felt happiness the moment I saw the lovely flower and colors. Thanks for sharing.
May 26, 2012 at 09:52
Words of wisdom, and awesome photos. I love that last one!!!
May 26, 2012 at 13:34
I love your tulip shot.
My Sky Shot, please come and see. Have a great weekend.
May 26, 2012 at 18:31
quite gorgeous!
May 26, 2012 at 22:21
So true.
May 27, 2012 at 07:44
very dramatic photos especially the last one – quiet but dramatic. hello, lady fi!
May 27, 2012 at 11:52
beautiful skies and stunning tulip, very nice photos
May 27, 2012 at 22:44
Wonderful shots, LadyFi. That first shot is simply stunning.
May 28, 2012 at 00:19
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From three weeks, sun and rain are playing hide and seek in NYC. I wish you were there to capture the skies. Love the shots!
May 28, 2012 at 17:05
Very dramatic skies make for wonderful photos.
May 28, 2012 at 22:26
Wow…great photos..and yes, you don’t have to have rainbows to see beauty! The sun rays in your one photo is outstanding!
May 31, 2012 at 05:57
Gorgeous!!
May 31, 2012 at 10:04
awesomeee
June 1, 2012 at 08:32
so much BEAUTY!
thanks for sharing your always stunning images.
have nice weekend!
xx
June 1, 2012 at 22:18
That pic of the storm rolling in reminds me of springtime in Texas….. so lovely!
June 2, 2012 at 09:22
A good lesson. Beautiful images, one and all.. and you’ll just find a rainbow some other day.
June 5, 2012 at 04:19
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October 28, 2012 at 20:43