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A Lightningless Garden of the Gods

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Posted by Todd Caudle on August 1, 2012 at 9:19 PM
A Lightningless Garden of the Gods
Believe it or not, when this rainbow was at its peak, there were some impressive lightning bolts behind it, but I failed to capture them. Mostly because I was annoyed by the drunk rednecks parked nearby with their truck doors open blasting -- and drunkenly singing along to -- "Sgt. Pepper" at max volume. Hey, I love the Beatles, and music in general, but I'd never impose my musical tastes on an entire park like these buttholes did.

This is a four-shot stitch, since I (once again) walked away from the truck without my 17mm.
Posted by Bret Edge on August 1, 2012 at 10:07 PM
It's too bad you didn't get some sweet light on some of the sandstone to go along with the killer double rainbow. Oh wait, you did. Sah-weet!
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 1, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Here's a shot from a few minutes earlier, when the rainbow and it's double were stronger.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 1, 2012 at 10:48 PM
WOW! Though you got an unexpected soundtrack to your light show, I think the visit was more than worth it!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on August 2, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Oh, that's cool. Great shots despite the side show you had to endure!
Posted by Don Grall on August 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Two Sweet! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 2, 2012 at 4:52 PM
More awesome shots! They're both sweeeeet, but that second is especially great!
Posted by John Mumaw on August 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM
#2 is extra special good! The light on the peaks is fantastic!!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on August 2, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Sure you are having a great time !!! amazing shots ! :toast:
Posted by Stan Rose on August 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Ooooh--number two ALL DA WAY!!! What does it mean???? :toast: :jump:
Posted by Morris McClung on August 12, 2012 at 9:58 PM
I only have one thing to say, "Goo-goo-ga-joo!"