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Growing up in Oregon, I knew rain as gentle and persistent. When I came to live in Virginia, I understood rain to be something quite different. There is the day that gets increasingly hot and humid, then the dark clouds and thunder come all at once, the wind blows off leaves and small branches, then the lightening, and, at last, the deluge. Water pouring down with great force, overflowing the gutters and the drains. And suddenly it is all over. And the fireflies come out. For this pic I was standing under the roof eve, watching the mini-waterfall in front of me; the gutter is overflowing. Thanks for looking and especially thanks to any who comment. I welcome all your good advice! Nikon Coolpix 2000.