Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Much Rain! (And Beauty After the Storm)

We got some unexpected rain yesterday: FIVE INCHES of Rain! I didn't even have time to put most of my garden tools away before the deluge started:

Great Googly Moogly! I don't think our rain gauge has ever held this much rain before
(unless I forgot to empty it between rain storms). It only goes up to five inches.
(Note the waterlogged fields.)

Following the storm, the sunlight came out brilliantly as the sun set in the west.

Trees lit up like gold against dark clouds.

Rain drops highlighted by the setting sun.

What a sky! (And more waterlogged fields.)

One side of a rainbow (looks a bit like a scary mushroom cloud, to tell the truth...)

And the other side of the rainbow ends at the gazebo. 

There were warnings of dangerous flash floods in parts of Iowa. I hope everyone is all right (and that your gardens aren't too beaten down by the rains).

Thanks for reading! -Beth

8 comments:

  1. Beautiful colors in these photos.... wow... 5"!! It missed us thankfully and we may get some drying out now.... looking forward to Saturday... have a safe trip! Larry

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    1. Thanks, Larry! I'm glad the rain missed you -- you need a break from rain more than we did. We're looking forward to meeting you too! -Beth

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  2. Your sky shots are awesome, Beth! We had a beautiful sunset last night too. I'm hoping things dry out now so I can get at the garden tasks that need to be done. Happy 4th!

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    1. Thanks, Beth! I hope you didn't get too much rain either -- it's hard to get gardening done when it rains every day (although it does make the weeds easier to pull out). Enjoy your 4th celebration too! -Beth

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  3. Heavy rain and flash floods are rather scary. However, you've captured amazing colours in those stormy weather photos. Safe travelling to all of you as you get together for the 4th July.

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting, Linda! And safe travels to you on your own frequent Grand Days Out (which you generously share with us to our great interest!). -Beth

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  4. What a stunning place! There’s truly beauty after the storm, and I’m not pertaining to rainbow in this scenario. Your garden is simply enchanting, and you certainly captured them in those shots. Thanks for sharing them with us. Have a lovely day!

    Mitchell Knapp @ Scenic Landscaping

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    1. Thanks so much for your generous comment, Mitchell! And thanks for visiting my blog -- I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. -Beth

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