After the rain.

[acropolite]

Tonight after the rain had stopped the most magnificent rainbow and rays appeared (like spokes in a wheel). The rainbow was a full semicircle, double at times, unfortunately my lens at 18mm could only take in parts. I hastily snapped some shots, they really don't do the spectacle justice, but here are a couple.

[ballaratdragons]

Very nice Phil.

You have such a terrific view from your place!

I can also see in those pics that Tasmania has electricity now :whistle:

[acropolite]

Yep, a constant reminder of mans ability to produce electricity....:P

[RB]

Do they switch off the grid when the tide rises Phil? :P

[h0ughy]

ooohhh thats not nice!! DID you know they all take turns riding the vandergraff bike:P :D

Sorry phil, they made me say that:help:

[h0ughy]

forgot to say lovely photos Phil, I do like them

[spacezebra]

Excellent pics - yes we need more rain and more rainbows

Cheers Petra

[RB]

Yes sorry Phil, I forgot to say that I like the photos too.
The first one's cool, it's secondary rainbow is easy to see but I can make out a third one, only just, I think.
And the rays look great how they radiate back from the bow.

The second one looks like it's just glowing from the centre.

[acropolite]

The second one is to show the effect in the centre of the rainbow. The whole thing was like a half wagon wheel with spokes, most unusual. I have taken several shots, when I get time I'll see if I can stitch a decent mosaic from them.

[spacezebra]

Phil

I recommend you send the photo's to Spaceweather - they from time to time run a series of photos on rainbows - and these are excellent candidates.

Cheers Petra