Double Rainbow, a photo from Sudhur-Mulasysla, Asturland

Photographer's Note

Double rainbows like this are fairly common in Iceland, however they usually only last for a brief moment.

The low angle of the sun made this especially colorful, and even though my own shadow in the image, I felt that it emphasized the sun's position and added some drama to the picture.

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Merline (0) 2007-10-29 7:55

Lovely Mark !

I love the use of the wide angle, the emptiness of the road (not difficult there :D), the great, a bit dramatic light, that rainbow stands out beautifully against the darker sky, you stopped at the very right moment to get this composition! I fully agree with you on the
shadow, it certainly adds to the drama and mood. Compliments!

TFS
Michèle

claudio74 (7263) 2007-10-29 7:56

Hello Mark
The point of view is good,good idea to include your shadow.
The light is perfect and well captured.
Well done
Regards
Claude

patgera (127) 2007-10-29 8:17

Hi Mark!
An outstanding light! Personally I think it would have turned out better if the only shadow was yours but I still like the idea.
See you around...
Patrícia

zmey (7335) 2007-10-29 8:18

hi, mark. a beautiful capture, indeed. good timing, pleasing composition. and i agree, the shadow adds some drama to your picture. whad did you do in posptrocessing? i sense some blur on the sides of the picture, but it does not appear to be a result of selective focus.

good work. TFS.

regards,
kristaps

fotohadi (2967) 2007-10-29 8:38 [Comment]

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sanita (81) 2007-10-29 8:49

I love the stillness of the picture, and the shadows that looks like a reminder of something vital, thanks

chawax (20764) 2007-10-29 12:00

Hi Mark,
Wonderful instant ! I love your composition, with the dark road on the right. It makes a big contrast with fields on the left. It's a shame we can see your shadow on the photo.
Regards
Olivier

dkeus31 (27739) 2007-10-29 12:03

hello MArk,
a nice composition, the light and the rainbow are great.
regards
didier

jonathan_hart (21276) 2007-10-30 4:06

it's an amazing place to catch a rainbow !
the perspective of the road add an incredible depth to the composition,
the light is great,
and the shadows of you and the car make me imagine the story, you were driving when suddently you see something WOW ! quick !!! my camera !!! ;)
unique photo :))
regards
jo

JPeixe (92) 2007-10-30 7:09