raindrops
by Elouise
sparkling raindrops
fly headlong through sunlight —
cascade of diamonds
It happened so fast I almost missed it. Leafless trees shaking off fresh rain highlighted by a sudden burst of blazing sun that captured millions of diamonds flying through the air. Within seconds the sun had retreated behind gray storm clouds and everything looked as it was before. Wet.
It made my day. One of those sudden gifts, unanticipated, fleeting, and rare. Everything lined up just right, including my head turning to look out the window. Except for this. That’s not my photo above. It’s a substitute for the real thing stored in my memory.
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 25 January 2018
Photo found at staticflicker.com
Telling the Truth 
Wish we could get some more
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Oh dear…I wish I could send you a mountain of them! Or snow….how about snow?
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Yes, Last night we had an amazing sunset – by the time I got my camera and found the right spot it had faded. But Vicki got it https://vickialfordnatureblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/25/doorway-to-heaven/
Vicki is a Melbourne photographer. You might like looking at her.
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I’ll check out her post. Thanks for the link. I’ve looked at a number of her photos. Amazing.
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When the sun shines, nature is beautiful, and often even when the sun is hidden by clouds.
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Especially on your birthday? Happy birthday, Waldo. I hope it sparkles no matter what the weather! 💎
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So nice when everything works, and we catch these perfect moments! Nice post.
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Thanks, Candice!
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oh, what a gift E ❤ glad you could share your thoughts on it with us ❤ ❤ I love moments like that ❤ and what an elegant image too, even if borrowed 🙂
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It was total magic! Like turning around and seeing a shot from a movie. And then it was gone. I was so happy to find that image. Still, I love the way our eyes capture the film shots so we can rerun things at will. 🙂
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