I almost missed the opportunity to catch this picture of a rare double rainbow. Last fall best husband and I were debating if the rain would hold off long enough to take an after work bike ride. We debated so long that we got off to a late start. The weather was cool and threatening rain the entire ride. Because of the late start, we had to hurry to make sure we would be back to the car before dark, so it was more of a forced march than a fun ride. We were nearing the end of the ride when the light rain started. As we crossed the street facing into the sun, I had a feeling we’d see a rainbow if we stopped and turned around. What a surprise to turn around and see not one but two perfect double rainbows. We could see the entire arc of both rainbows from end to end. Both were incredibly bright, but unfortunately I could not capture the true beauty with my phone, the only camera available. We both stopped and snapped pictures with our phones for a few minutes, then rode the rest of the way home in light mist, with the double rainbow to our left, and a brilliant red sunset on our right.
Judeo-Christian traditions see the rainbow as a sign of God’s hope or promise. Other religions and traditions have different beliefs on the meaning of a rainbow. No matter what you believe, the rainbow is always a beautiful, unexpected welcome sight; a good reason to stop what you’re doing and take some time to enjoy it,even if you do get a little wet. You never know when you’ll get to see one again.
© Huffygirl 2012
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Very beautiful!
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Stunning!
Good for you to stop and take a photo! I find it hard to do that! Great photo..
I think you would have stopped for this one Lisa. It was absolutely stunning – the photo here really does not capture how amazing it was.
Beautiful. 🙂
Thanks Cecelia.
Absolutely gorgeous! You should frame it.
Thanks Susan – good idea. I think I will, now that I’ve finally gotten it off my phone.
Beautiful Donna. The only time I ever witnessed double rainbows was while living in Ireland. And I saw them more than once or twice.
Maybe it’s because it’s always so damp there. I’m not sure of the logistics, but I think the angle of the sun must be quite low in order to produce a double. Maybe someone who knows more about it will fill us in.
It is interesting and beautiful to see, no matter how it happens 🙂
And you took that with a cell phone??? What am I doing wrong? Thanks for sharing. Great way to start my day.
Suzanne
What can I say Suzanne? It’s not even a smart phone. I did snap quite a few before I got this pretty good looking one though. Unfortunately the brilliance of the color did not come through.
How wonderful! You were really blessed to see such a rare beautiful sight. And even if it doesn’t show the complete image, that’s an amazing picture to take with a plain ol’ phone.
I really did feel blessed to see it. Thanks for dropping in Sharon.
Wow! Double Rainbow! I was lucky enough to catch it on a fine afternoon. But I didn’t have a camera back then. 😦
At least you have a camera now Sajib, for the next time.
Gorgeous photo, even if the colors didn’t come through as well as they might. Interestingly, when I was decorating my beloved office, I chose a picture of an afternoon sky with a perfect double rainbow strung out between two wooded hills. I loved it for the promise it offered in my writing endeavors.
Just one thing I want to know…does a double rainbow mean TWO pots of gold at the end? 🙂
I guess that double rainbow served you well in your successful writing career. And I definitely think there would be two pots of gold – one for each of us if we can find them Sandra.
Very cool to see two bright rainbows – usually one is a lot dimmer than the other. Rainbows are always worth the time to stop and look!
They were both amazingly bright – almost unreal.
I enjoyed the references to beliefs.
~Anne
I’m glad you did. thanks for dropping by. Amazing photos on your blog by the way.
I am always amazed at the small quiet voice of God’s nudgings…look over your shoulder I have something to show you…I am glad you were listening and had a camera with you to capture the moment.
thanks Jeanne, you are absolutely right. I’m glad I did too.
Beautiful! I must say you’re very lucky to see such a sight 🙂
Yes, I was very lucky. If I had not gone out on a bike ride that day, I would have missed it completely.
A gorgeous capture of hope!!
Thanks Theresa. Wish you could have seen it in person.
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