Blue Skies and Rainbows

-
Our good friends David and Barbie
stopped by to see us on
their way to Estes Park.
As on many July evenings, 
we had rain, but decided to
take a drive through 
Garden of the Gods anyway.
We were rewarded with the most beautiful
double rainbow I have ever seen.
David C. noted that the colors on the
two rainbows are reversed.
Can anyone explain that
phenomenon?
The remainder of the photos
need no captions.
Just enjoy the beauty!  



One thing that was very interesting to me
was the length of time these
rainbows lasted.  It seems that rainbows
are usually around for a very short time.
This one lasted for 45 minutes to an hour.

It was also fun seeing all the people
who were gazing upward at
God's breathtaking beauty.

Comments

A Tale of Two Cities said…
Amazing photos! I can't believe they lasted so long. I bet Barbie was absolutely giddy!
July 18, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Lynn Leaming said…
I have always loved rainbows. I used to have my office decorated with them :-) These are amazing. Hope you don't mind if I copy one and put it on my page :-) Thanks for sharing!!
July 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Miss G said…
Really spectacular! Kelly
July 20, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Emily said…
According to wikipedia, a double rainbow does have reverse color order, with the reds closest to each other. This is caused by light reflecting twice inside water droplets. I guess that's the reason, although my mind still can't really grasp it! Good observation, David C.!
August 1, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

New Walking Shoes

-
Image
I have loved the Dansko shoes that I wear when it is cool. But I needed some comfortable walking shoes and amazingly Dansko now makes  "tennis shoes". They are so comfortable, although a little wild.  Probably should have gone with a more neutral pair, but these are fun. And to all the fashion police out there, no, one pant leg is not longer than the other.  It is just the angle of the camera. Sheesh!!!!!
Read more

Skippyjon Jones and Kohl's

-
Image
I'm not sure if I should thank my friend Mindy for letting me know that Kohl's is featuring Skippyjon Jones items in their stores, or whether I should send her the bill for the items I purchased. I actually restrained myself (although all items purchased are not displayed in the picture.) There are many more Skippy Jon Jones items at your local Kohl's. Let me just give Kohl's  and their Kohl's Cares program a shout out. I am so impressed with their commitment to local charities benefitting children. All the items above were $5.00 each with the total proceeds going to charity. "Kohl's Cares thanks you for over a decade of dedication and hundreds of millions of dollars raised.  100% of the net profit from the sale of this item will be donated to support kids' health and education initiatives in communities nationwide. Since 2000, more than $180 million has been raised through our Kohl's Cares cause merchandize program." For more information, vi...
Read more

Laundry Dilemma

-
Image
OK, all of my friends in Blogland, I have a problem and those closest to me are getting tired of me showing them my laundry dilemma and of me trying to get them to help me figure it out so I am sharing my problem with you in hopes that some BRILLIANT person can help me. Several, and I mean several of my shirts are getting holes in them. I hope you can see from the pictures below--I have put a red cloth behind the holes in hopes that they would show up better. They start out with tiny little pinprick holes and then they "grow". They are always right about waist level. I have been working on this puzzle for a several weeks because I don't want to have to replace all my clothing every few weeks (although there is a Stein Mart in Colorado Springs.) See the solutions that have been ruled out. not one of my bracelets puncturing the cloth no, I'm not wearing a belt that is puncturing the cloth it does not seem to be something that I am leaning up against the seatbelt ...
Read more