After the Rain

A while back, Frank and I were enjoying the rain in his back yard, under the protection of his open-net tent when the sun broke through an opening in the clouds. I knew that if we looked out his front door, we'd likely see a rainbow, in the opposite direction of the sun.


Sure enough, we opened the door and were greeted by this beauty. (please click to enlarge)





The sun bathed the sky and field in surreal colours. (please click to enlarge)





This lovely flower was growing by the field across the street. (please click to enlarge)





The rainbow had faded some by the time I noticed the flowers but they still looked quite magical together. (please click to enlarge)





A wet cedar frond glistened in the sun. (please click to enlarge)





Back home again. These yellow lilies were a Mother's Day gift from my younger son. Their petals sure do look beautiful when sprinkled with raindrops. (please click to enlarge)





Water had collected, and created a small puddle in the hollow of this leaf. (please click to enlarge)





These roses only set forth a few blooms once a summer. Occasionally, if the season is warm enough, it will summon its strength to grow a second set of blooms in October. This first rose was heavy with raindrops. (please click to enlarge)





Tiny beads of rain dot the leaf of a simple garden weed. I'm really good at growing those! (please click to enlarge)





This was actually taken shortly before the rain. Isn't that always the way? (please click to enlarge)