Friday, November 29, 2019

Disappearing Rainbow #SkywatchFriday

On Wednesday I left work early.  I heard a crafts store was suddenly going out of business, and I was making an afghan with yarn only they sell.  I didn't want to wait until Black Friday, today in the United States.

On my way out of the store, my spouse motioned to me "Look!  A double rainbow!"

Sure enough.  The base was one of the thickest I had ever seen.  To its right, faintly, you can see the double.

We stared at it.....

And stared.

Then it started to disappear.  I shifted my position a little as it disappeared....

And was replaced, in a different direction, with a lovely cloud shot.


I have so much to be grateful for - being in the right place at the right time, with an iPhone, a husband who sees these things before I do, and being able to get off of work a little early that day.

Joining Yogi and other sky watching bloggers at #SkywatchFriday.  What are you grateful for today?
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17 comments:

  1. songbird's crazy worldNovember 29, 2019 at 6:38 AM

    Right place right time. The rainbow is beautiful.

    Did you get your yarn?

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    1. bookwormNovember 29, 2019 at 11:43 AM

      It was the same company (a store brand of a chain called A.C. Moore) and type, but they didn't have the exact variegated yarn color I was using. I got something close, and I don't think it will matter in the long run.

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  2. LindaNovember 29, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful!! I agree with Songbird, did you get your yarn? smiles

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    1. bookwormNovember 29, 2019 at 11:44 AM

      A.C. Moore is the chain, and I got something close (see my response to Songbird). I should post pictures of my WIP (work in progress), which, knowing me, won't get done for another year.

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  3. Spare Parts and PicsNovember 29, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    I love how the sky is so dynamic with a different look every few minutes. The fleeting double rainbow was a real treat, and glad you were able to photograph it!

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    1. bookwormNovember 29, 2019 at 11:45 AM

      Thank you, Spare Parts and Pics. That's what makes skywatching so much fun, as you know.

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  4. Lady FiNovember 29, 2019 at 12:43 PM

    So gorgeous!

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  5. Light and VoicesNovember 29, 2019 at 4:18 PM

    You are blessed to see a double rainbow. Have a great weekend.

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    1. bookwormNovember 30, 2019 at 9:00 AM

      It definitely changed my outlook. Strange thing - I'll have to blog about it.

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  6. Susan KaneNovember 29, 2019 at 7:10 PM

    It has been 30+ years since I have seen a dbl rainbow. How beautiful.

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    1. bookwormNovember 30, 2019 at 8:59 AM

      I've seen several over the years, but this was definitely the best I was able to capture it.

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  7. Liz A.November 29, 2019 at 8:55 PM

    I remember seeing how the whole double rainbow thing works. Cool to see one in actuality. (I think I've seen A.C. Moore yarn online, so you'll be able to pick more up if needed.)

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    1. bookwormNovember 30, 2019 at 8:58 AM

      I'll have to look, because AC Moore's website itself has halted online sales. My guess is, after today they will start their going out of business sale. We'll see.

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  8. Hilary Melton-ButcherNovember 30, 2019 at 4:34 AM

    Hi Alana - lucky you ... rainbows are delightful aren't they and one doesn't see them that often. Gorgeous photos - hope you're having a lovely Thanksgiving weekend - cheers Hilary

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  9. Yogi♪♪♪November 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM

    I love me a double rainbow. A true blogger you are with camera at the ready.

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