Sunday, July 27, 2014

Nature Notes and Our World: Rainy Summer


I haven't been taking very many photographs on rainy days.

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Today, I thought I'd try to get some rainy day shots since my natural world has had plenty of rain this summer

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The positive side of all the rainy weather is that plants and flowers have stayed happy in spite of the heat.

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I would prefer that the rain not come down quite as hard as it does on some days but too much rain in the summer is better than too little.

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23 comments:

  1. betty-NZJuly 27, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    They turned out great! I feel sorry for the little birdies!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 27, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    I like the rainy shots. The top is my favorite; I really get a feeling of downpour.

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  3. LeoraJuly 27, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Oh that comment about downpour was from Leora.

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 27, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    Robins are so darn cute when they're wet. And the shot with the wind-chime and the rain is perfect, really shows what it is like at your house on a rainy day! (I have tried to get that feeling in a ipicture when we're in Oregon, but have never succeeded as well!

    We have an unexpected internet connection where we're staying overnight in Deadhorse (the end of the world!) ... I decided to visit some of my favorite people instea of tryig to put a post together ... will catch up eventually :>). Appreciate your ocmments and visits even though I haven't been able much to visit back lately.

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  5. HansHBJuly 28, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    A great serie. And, so much rain...
    My main blog: http://bjorstad.wordpress.com/

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  6. Penelope NotesJuly 28, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    What a fantastic job you did capturing the rain! Its fluidity is always a challenge for photographs yet you managed to convey this falling wall of water so thirst-quenchingly well.

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  7. RajeshJuly 28, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful shots on a rainy day.

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  8. Fun60July 28, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Quite a downpour but as you say the plants will be happy.

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  9. EG CameraGirlJuly 28, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I think your rainy shots all turned out well!

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  10. carol l mckJuly 28, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful rainy day shots ~ great for OWT ~ thanks,

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. Photo CacheJuly 28, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    you got a good soaking, something that california desperately needs.

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  12. eileeninmdJuly 28, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    The plants do need the rain, but gee it was pouring down! Love the cute robins. Enjoy your new week!

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  13. VioletSkyJuly 28, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Rainy shots are wonderful - so long as you can stay dry while taking them!

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  14. ArijaJuly 29, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    II'm with you there. I'll take too much rain in any season here over too little any time.
    Love your rainy shots

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  15. AnonymousJuly 29, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Lovely shots! It's so hot here that a bit of rain would be welcome...

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  16. LauraJuly 29, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Love those plumped up robins. We had the same rainy days, two in a row this week. Today the sun is shining and I can't wait to go outdoors for a lovely walk and some much needed weeding.

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  17. K V V S MURTHYJuly 29, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    I never see the rain in action with such a beautiful composure..lovely captures..have a nice day.

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  18. HazelJuly 29, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    As a pluviophile, I absolutely love your rain shots!

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  19. TeamgsquareJuly 30, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    Lovely pictures of the rains. The best way to beat the heat

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  20. TeamgsquareJuly 30, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    Love the pictures of the rain. The best way to beat the heat during summers

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  21. RamblingWoods2.comJuly 30, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    The robins don't look very happy. Here it is too rainy and now chilly too. Strange summer we are having...Michelle

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  22. IndraniAugust 4, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Wow! Rains! They always thrill me. :)

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  23. Life in the Carolina MountainsAugust 5, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Great rain shot - can't believe I missed the Our World Tuesday posting - just closed when I went to enter.

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