89 Pictures of Rainbows That Will Get You Clicking Your Ruby Slippers ...

By Neecey

Red and yellow and pink and green, orange and purple and blue, I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, you can sing a rainbow too. How many of you picked it up and sang along as you were reading?

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The Amazing Rainbow

The Amazing Rainbow Via Rainbows

According to the Bible, God sent a rainbow.
"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth." Genesis 9:13.
Whether you believe in God or not, rainbows are surely heaven sent.

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Double Rainbows

Double Rainbows Via Departing Rainbow

When one isn't enough.

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A double rainbow is a mesmerizing celestial phenomenon where two arcs appear simultaneously, with the second, fainter arc displaying colors in reverse order. This occurs when sunlight is reflected twice within water droplets. It's like nature's buy-one-get-one-free deal, making the sky twice as magical and inspiring a sense of wonder. Each time you glimpse this spectacle, it feels as though the world pauses and all eyes reach toward the heavens, hoping to soak in the magnificence of the moment. Double the bows, double the enchantment, and certainly, double the wishful thinking!

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Maui, Hawaii

Maui, Hawaii Via 20 Reasons Maui Has Been ...

Whales love rainbows too.

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A Study of Nature

A Study of Nature Via Monsoon Rainbow

When rainbows meet gold.

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Quadruple Rainbow

Quadruple Rainbow Via Picture Is Unrelated

You don't see this too often but this wonderful collection was spotted over Naden Harbor, British Columbia.

Famous Quotes

Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

George Santayana
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Maui

Maui Via travel.nationalgeographic.com

The Hawaiian island is truly blessed.

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Double Rainbow

Double Rainbow Via besttravelphotos.me

A stunning shot of fall rainbows in Quechee, Vermont.

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Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Ireland Via Goodbye Dublin, you lovely thing. ...

Is there a leprechaun at the end?

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Skogafoss, Iceland

Skogafoss, Iceland Via Amazing Rainbow | Most Beautiful ...

One of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland.

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When Nature Collides

When Nature Collides Via 19 Images You Won't Believe ...

Two forces coming together - one beautiful, one destructive.

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Bay Bridge, San Francisco,

Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Via picsvisit.blogspot.ca

A bridge to heaven.

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Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii

Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii Via Black Friday Rainbow by Dan ...

Sunrise rainbow.

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A Reflection Rainbow

A Reflection Rainbow Via Pictures of the day: 23 ...

One of the rare types of rainbow.

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Stormy Sky

Stormy Sky Via 11 Breathtaking Deeds of Nature ...

This is the breathtaking Masai Mara in Kenya.

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Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Yosemite National Park, California, USA Via The Moon's Bow Up Close

Always rainbows in Yosemite.

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Tornado and Rainbow

Tornado and Rainbow Via 15 Imposante beelden van tornado's

Amazing that the tornado is a rainbow too.

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Rainbow and Lightning

Rainbow and Lightning Via robs_rare_recordings | eBay

Not sure which wins - the rainbow or the lightning?

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A breathtaking clash of nature's beauty and power, every vivid hue of a rainbow can coexist alongside the dazzling intensity of a lightning strike. This rare spectacle merges the serenity of light refraction with the raw energy of an electrical storm, leaving onlookers in awe. The scene begs the question: does the gentle arc of colors bring hope against the night sky, or does the stark flash of lightning underline the might of the elements? Both phenomena compete for the title of the skies' most captivating act, and it's a spectacle that no one can ignore.

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Cenote Rainbow

Cenote Rainbow Via whatever is true, whatever is ...

Cenotes are sinkholes and there's loads of them in Mexico, especially.

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Fire Rainbows

Fire Rainbows Via fathomable-wisdom.tumblr.com

The rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.

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Double Rainbow over Meadows of Angel Fire, New Mexico

Double Rainbow over Meadows of Angel Fire, New Mexico Via Angel Fire rainbow.jpg

That's such a romantic name.

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Giraffe

Giraffe Via VIVRE ! | unwrittennature: rainbows ...

A gorgeous African scene.

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Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Via Canada

Everyone on the Maid of the Mist hopes to see a rainbow.

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Ocean Reflection

Ocean Reflection Via Photo: Rainbow over Lake Ontario ...

Isn't it amazing how the rainbow has split the sky into two?

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Just like a master painter adorning their canvas with a riot of colors, nature showcases its artistic prowess through this arresting scene. The vibrant hues arching across the firmament mirror flawlessly on the glass-like surface of the lake, creating a symphony of colors that dance upon the water. It's a breathtaking display that captivates the senses and soothes the soul, reminding us of the serendipitous magic that can unfold when the sun's rays play with raindrops in the sky. Ah, the world truly is full of wonders that leave us in awe—and sometimes, all it takes is a look upwards to be reminded of the beauty that surrounds us.

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Irish Rainbow

Irish Rainbow Via Earth & the Universe

The Emerald Isle gets a coat of many colors.

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Lunar Rainbow, Upper Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park

Lunar Rainbow, Upper Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park Via Hunting Moonbows, Yosemite National Park

I didn't even know there was such a thing as a "moonbow"

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Circular Rainbow

Circular Rainbow Via All sizes | Sunrise Sunplosion ...

All rainbows are in fact circular but because the reflection is close to Earth, we only get to see an arch. We see a
circular rainbow when it forms high in the sky.

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The full majesty of a circular rainbow is rarely witnessed unless you find yourself above the horizon—think of mountain peaks or from an airplane. The entire ring becomes visible, an ethereal spectacle of light bending in 360 degrees due to water droplets in the air, creating a moment of pure enchantment. High above, where the Earth's curvature doesn't cut off the bottom half, the sun's rays interact with moisture in just the right way, allowing lucky observers to bask in the glory of the complete circle of colors, like a halo bestowed by nature herself.

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Beach Rainbow

Beach Rainbow Via Kauai Rainbow

Beautiful Kauai

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Ramsey Cascades, Great Smokey Mountain National Park

Ramsey Cascades, Great Smokey Mountain National Park Via ranbagley: Roasted Salmon with Avocado ...

The beauty of pure nature

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Nestled in the splendor of pristine forests, Ramsey Cascades stands as one of the tallest waterfalls in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains. A breathtaking hike, adorned with a dazzling array of wildflowers and old-growth trees, leads adventurers to this natural wonder. As the sunlight pierces through the leafy canopy, it dances upon the cascade, creating a mesmerizing prism of light and color that seems to echo the whispers of the wilderness. It's a journey that rewards the intrepid with scenes so picturesque, they remain etched in memory long after the hike has ended. Truly, a jewel of the Smokies.

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Somewhere over the Rainbow

Somewhere over the Rainbow Via Somewhere Over the Rainbow

I think we're still in Kansas Toto.

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Way up High

Way up High Via Plummeting Rainbows

A rainbow is a contemplation of beauty.

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Raspberry Island, Isle Royale National Park, Michigan

Raspberry Island, Isle Royale National Park, Michigan Via Rainbow over RaspberryIsland

Just perfectly lovely.

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In the Clouds

In the Clouds Via 9 Stunning Photos of Beautiful ...

Created by the reflection of ice crystals in cirrus clouds.

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Rainbow Falls, Hilo, Hawaii

Rainbow Falls, Hilo, Hawaii Via Rainbow Rainbow Falls

Aptly named.

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In the Pink

In the Pink Via I can't believe I got ...

Double rainbows, lightning and pink skies - a cocktail of stunningness.

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London Rainbow

London Rainbow Via flickr.com

When you know of God's Covenant with Man, there’s something extra special about a rainbow over a religious icon.

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Beach Rainbow, Bamburgh, England

Beach Rainbow, Bamburgh, England Via Beach rainbow

They talk to rainbows.

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Kangaroos and Rainbow in Yarra Valley, Australia

Kangaroos and Rainbow in Yarra Valley, Australia Via Kangaroos and Rainbow at Kangaroo ...

Rainbow party.

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Double Rainbows

Double Rainbows Via Simple Pleasures

Parallel rainbows are formed when the light refracted through raindrops is coming from the same wind direction with the colors reversed.

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Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls Via Let's Go!

The might river meets the rainbow.

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Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia Via IMG_7068 web.jpg by Bidyottam

The trees are fighting the prismatic colors to shout loudest.

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Richmond, Virginia is a vibrant city located on the James River in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 1737, it is the capital of Virginia and the fourth-largest city in the state. Richmond is a major cultural and financial hub, home to a number of museums, monuments, and historical sites.

Richmond is known for its beautiful natural scenery, particularly the James River, which is lined with parks, trails, and outdoor activities. Visitors to the city can explore the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia State Capitol, and the American Civil War Museum. The city is also home to a number of renowned restaurants, breweries, and shops.

The city is also home to a number of annual festivals and events, such as the Richmond Jazz Festival, the Richmond Folk Festival, and the Richmond International Film Festival. The city also hosts a number of sports teams, including the Richmond Flying Squirrels (baseball), the Richmond Kickers (soccer), and the Richmond Spiders (basketball).

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Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia Via Double Rainbow, Richmond, Virginia

And shortly after.

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Rainbow over Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik, Norway

Rainbow over Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik, Norway Via All sizes | Beam of ...

And the sky spoke with a rainbow.

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Lady Liberty

Lady Liberty Via All sizes | another rainbow ...

God's Own Country.

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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Via Canyon Country Rainbow

Canyon County rainbow just adds to the beauty.

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Tuscany

Tuscany Via Landscape - Tuscany

The kiss of the sun.

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Mountain Rainbow

Mountain Rainbow Via mountains

She is a rainbow in curved air.

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Donegal, Ireland

Donegal, Ireland Via Üsküdarlı on Twitter

Rainbow's End

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Beehive Geyser Rainbow, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Beehive Geyser Rainbow, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Via Beehive Geyser Rainbow

Thar' she blows.

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3 Rainbows

3 Rainbows Via Rainbow_at_Rowland-wo_0469

It's all about the rainbow.

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Maui, Hawaii

Maui, Hawaii Via Yahoo - login

A rainbow piercing paradise.

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Flamborough Head, England,

Flamborough Head, England, Via Flamborough Head Rainbow - Explored ...

Catch the rainbow.

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The Highlands, Scotland

The Highlands, Scotland Via besttravelphotos.me

Plenty of rainbows in Scotland 'cos there's plenty of rain.

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"Harvest Rainbow" Garden City, Kansas

"Harvest Rainbow" Garden City, Kansas Via Harvest Rainbow

The blessing of the harvest.

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Shrine Ridge, Colorado

Shrine Ridge, Colorado Via Rocky Mountain Colors : Shrine ...

The finishing touch.

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Walk in the Rain

Walk in the Rain Via Rainbow

A light in the black.

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Where There's Rain There's Rainbows

Where There's Rain There's Rainbows Via Where There's Rain There's Rainbows

Eyes of fire in Oahu, Hawaii.

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Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand Via Milford sound magic

Rainbows adorn the Land of the Long White Cloud.

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Gulfoss, Iceland

Gulfoss, Iceland Via Pictures of waterfalls — Gullfoss

Iceland's biggest waterfall.

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Rainbow over Humpback Whale

Rainbow over Humpback Whale Via Rainbow over Breaching Humpback Whale ...

Awesome!

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Big Stone Beach Delaware Bay

Big Stone Beach Delaware Bay Via fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net

Big stones. Big beach. Big sky. Big rainbow.

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A canvas of nature's colors stretches over Big Stone Beach, with the sparkling bay waters reflecting the myriad hues of the rainbow above. As the sun peeks out, the radiant arch becomes more vibrant against the wide expanse of the sky, a breathtaking view for any beach-goer. Whether it's the gentle lap of the Delaware Bay on the shore or the melodic call of seabirds, the experience is only amplified by this magical meteorological phenomenon. It's almost as if the beach is whispering—there's no place like home.

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Melbourne Australia

Melbourne Australia Via Magical Rainbow over Melbourne | ...

Australia's golden city gets visited by God's paintbrush.

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Arc De Ciel

Arc De Ciel Via Mijn Regenboogbos

A rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that is caused by both reflection and refraction of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky.

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God's Promise

God's Promise Via 036 33610 : Photo

If you have faith, this scene affirms it.

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A Lone Elephant...

A Lone Elephant... Via Rainbow Elephant

... with just a rainbow for company.

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Maroon Bells, Colorado

Maroon Bells, Colorado Via Stormy Sunrise - Maroon Bells ...

Stormy sunrise.

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Australia's Grasslands

Australia's Grasslands Via Rainbow Photos, Rainbow Wallpapers, Pictures ...

A double rainbow frames termite mounds.

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Regenboog

Regenboog Via rainbow2

Could there be a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.

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Storm and Rainbow over Abandoned Farmhouse near Burra, South Australia

Storm and Rainbow over Abandoned Farmhouse near Burra, South Australia Via Storm and Rainbow

Mother Nature has been dipping into her paint pot again.

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Via Victoria Falls

“Two bubbles found they had rainbows on their curves. They flickered out saying: It was worth being a bubble, just to have held that rainbow thirty seconds.” - Carl Sandburg

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Horses in Idaho by

Horses in Idaho by Via Horses in Idaho

Unaffected by the scene in the sky.

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St. Mary's Church at Reculver Castle, England

St. Mary's Church at Reculver Castle, England Via As the rain stops!

The rainbow is a promise.

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Moonbow at Yosemite Falls -

Moonbow at Yosemite Falls - Via travel.nationalgeographic.com

Shot at 2am under a full moon.

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Mount Adams, Washington

Mount Adams, Washington Via Pot of Gold

“In life, you either choose to sing a rainbow, or you don't. Keep singing.” - Kathleen Long

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Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeast Iceland

Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeast Iceland Via 20080907 Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland ...

“...I wondered if it was blasphemous to tell God that rainbows are kitsch.” - Steve Toltz

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Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California

Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California Via Yosemite

Misty trails.

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The End of the Rainbow

The End of the Rainbow Via Handy Dandy!!

“After every storm, there is a rainbow. If you have eyes, you will find it. If you have wisdom, you will create it. If you have love for yourself and others, you won’t need it.” - Shannon L. Adler

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Double Rainbow in Colorado

Double Rainbow in Colorado Via sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net

“May your journey through life be vibrant and full of colorful rainbows.” - Harley King

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Alaska Fishing

Alaska Fishing Via Items similar to Alaska Fishing ...

I wonder if the fishing boat captain knew that when he set out that day he would hook a rainbow.

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Salt Lake City Airport, Utah

Salt Lake City Airport, Utah Via Landscape, Lifescape

Rainbow take off

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Angels and Rainbows

Angels and Rainbows Via Photo 6 Sacred Earth Inner ...

Angel Falls in Venezuela. The highest waterfall in the world. It sits in Canaima National Park and is over 3,000 meters high.

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Rainbow Rocks

Rainbow Rocks Via Rainbow in Aruba

Between a rock and not such a hard place.

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Shaft of Light

Shaft of Light Via retirement-international.com

“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour or smile and look for rainbows.” - Richelle E. Goodrich

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Wedge Pond Rainbow, Alberta, Canada

Wedge Pond Rainbow, Alberta, Canada Via Wedge Pond Rainbow

“Lots of people like rainbows. Children make wishes on them, artists paint them, dreamers chase them ..." - Linda Goodman

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The Hills Are Alive ...

The Hills Are Alive ... Via Amazing Pictures - Amazing Pictures ...

... with pictures of colors.

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Rainbow Coast Nordeste, Azores, Portugal

Rainbow Coast Nordeste, Azores, Portugal Via rainbow coast

Don't lose hope. Rainbows always stand for hope.

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Sierra Nevada, California

Sierra Nevada, California Via Alabama Hills Double Arch Rainbow

Rock arch. Light arch.

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A Wonder

A Wonder Via Emotions

“Love was a feeling completely bound up with color, like thousands of rainbows superimposed one on top of the other.” - Paul Coehlo

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Paulo Coelho's words capture the essence of love's chromatic splendor, much like the radiant streaks of a rainbow that light up the sky after a storm. These myriad hues offer more than mere visual delight; they're a testament to the vibrancy of our emotions, as boundless and varied as the colors themselves. A rainbow is nature's canvas, where the world gets painted in pure joy—and so it is with love, an emotion that colors our lives with infinite shades of happiness and wonder.

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Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia "

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia " Via Magical Nature Tour, Yuri Pustovoy ...

As if the salt flats aren't stunning enough.

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Rainbow over the Falls - Zambia

Rainbow over the Falls - Zambia Via Rainbow over the falls - ...
“Shine your soul with the same egoless humility as the rainbow and no matter where you go in this world or the next, love will find you, attend you, and bless you.” - Aberjhani

I'm off to sing a rainbow. How about you?

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#16 is this what is called a fire tornado?

Wow. So beautiful and so many that are unusual

i don't get it, its the same thing just in different places!!

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