Late evening Rainbow

This evening suddenly the living room was lit up by a surreal yellow light. I knew something unusual was happening so I rushed outside to see a fabulously clear rainbow amid a bit of a downpour. A quick dash for the camera and a few snaps caught the following shot. Now for the science bit; ever wonder why the inside of a rainbow appears brighter? - well, this is because light reflected from a raindrop is scattered more towards the inside of the bow.


Canon Digital Rebel XT, 35mm, ISO800, 1/160s, F4.5

PS. mods the plural of phenomenon is phenomena not phenomenae.

Great shot, very rich colours.

Deirdre Kelleghan
Irish Astronomical Society

Thanks for sharing Jonh nice capture.You've got to be quick though the last time i tried what you done the bow was gone by the time i got the camera :lol:

PS. mods the plural of phenomenon is phenomena not phenomenae.

Cheers for that, fixed now.

Bart.

Now, a rainbow shot (not shotS) like that I don't mind seeing here! Nicely orientated with the foreground tree and background scenery John. Was there a pot'o'gold behind that house on the right?