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A Rainbow for Arches
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Uploaded: 07/14/06 10:19 PM GMT
A Rainbow for Arches
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I had just started into Arches National Park, Utah. The light rain had finally stopped, when I saw the rainbow. Rather than drive to specific arches, with which I was familiar, and were some distance away, I just jumped out, and shot this one. All the while, I was being bitten, on the ankles and legs, but never could concentrate on what was biting me. I later found, that desert sand fleas are very active, after a rain, and crave a warm body. I must be part Sand Flea, as I can relate to that.
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::vicvog
07/15/06 12:54 AM GMT
Outstanding Doug! This is a once in a lifetime shot! You've captured this perfectly and I love the way you've framed this! Bravo!!! Vicky
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An image like this one would be worth even cobra's bite - just leave alone any insects LOL
Still staring open-mouthed ...
Thanks, dear Doug, and speechless congratulations !!! LOL
Still staring open-mouthed ...
Thanks, dear Doug, and speechless congratulations !!! LOL
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
Stunning ... a gorgeous capture Doug. Well worth it despite the sand flea bites. A keeper for sure ... I love it.
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Friends are like shining stars. You may not always see them, but you know they are always there for you.
Vicky, is right... shot of a lifetime... unless you luck out again..
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Man, this is just an awesome shot. I agree with everyone else. I think you would have missed a treasure if you driven on to another site. Great decision to jump out and get the capture.....Steve
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Doug my friend you've got a real WINNER here. This is fantastic I think you could win some kind of contest with this. Just don't enter one here because they never let you know who the winners are. Ha Ha
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What a wonderful shot, Doug! I see this is not just one vivid rainbow, there is even a faint double. The way you have "brought it down" through its proximity to the rock pillar is an excellent touch, and the rich complementing colours of the rock and turf give it that extra special something. Definitely 10/10, and definitely into my folder of desktop backgrounds to be entranced by.
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This is a beautiful shot Doug. Well, worth getting bitten for. Well, worth YOUR getting bitten so that I could enjoy this lovely picture:) I think your part sandflea part bee. You like a warm body after it rains and somebody to show your bee-hind off too, lol.
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You have captured the magic of the moment with great care. The composition of the image and the focus is right on. Well done.
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STUNNING... I absolutely love this one... love the colours, the dark sky makes the arches stand out beautifully, wonderful capture of light and rainbow... this would have to be one of your best.. I can see this hanging on a wall in a gallery... gorgeous Doug.. I have it on my desktop...
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........... "A sense of humour is as important to life as shock absorbers to a car.. It helps us over the bumps im life" / P.K. Shaw
wonderfull pic.
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"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."
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Well Doug, for all your trouble with sand fleas, it was worth it...This is great work...gerry..
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Gorgeous, Doug! I love the colors in this capture. So bright and crisp. Rainbows are a great find. Lovely!!
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Magic is everywhere..........~
That has got to be one of the most gorgeous rainbow images I have ever seen!
JuneBug
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
This is Fantastic, you can not get any better than this, the colours are amazing.
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life is just a game you fly it like a plane there is no end....thunderclap nueman
One of the best I've seen yet Doug!. Simply amazing.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares
A beautiful and exceptional shot Doug - absolutely stunning. :)
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Keep your face to the sunshine and you can not see the shadows. It's what sunflowers do - Helen Keller
Great shot, what more can I say? Super colors...everything. Nicely done.
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The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.
G. K. Chesterton
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Excellent capture I love the colours and great work
Jason
Jason
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Suicide is man's way of tell God "YOU CAN'T FIRE ME I QUIT."
A Rainbow for Arches - I'm happy you enjoyed it, as it's one picture I was really itching to get.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I very much appreciate it, Jason.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I very much appreciate it, Jason.
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A very nice shot, beautiful colors, and awesome place to be at that moment.
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Just an incredibly wonderful blessing of a shot! beautiful!
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What an excellent picture Doug. The shade of green from the desert brush really compliments the red earthen color of the rocks. Great "jump out of the car capture".
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
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"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps" Proverbs 16:9
Hello Doug....Very good composition and exposure.....Excellent use of light which has enhanced the colours on the land and rocks....Well done Doug....All the best....Mick.
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I just came across this as a featured image. It's incredible.
Michaela
Michaela
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"The effort of art is to keep what is interesting in existence, to recreate it in the eternal."
George Santayana
I saw this as a featured image today. Great shot for an "old sand flea."
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.