Welcoming the rain in San Francisco.
Succulent In Rain
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.”
~Langston Hughes
Rainy Impressions
Fog and Puddles, Presidio
My Polka Dot Raincoat
It’s raining, it’s pouring,
The old man is snoring.
He bumped his head, and he went to bed,
And he couldn’t get up in the morning.
– Anonymous
Storm Churn
Rivulets and City
Succulent and Raindrops
What beautiful rosettes!
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Thank you, Maria. I love succulents! Glad you enjoyed.
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Amazing Eyes You have
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Hi EW, That means a lot coming from your keen eye. Thank you so much.
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The earth is healing ☺
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Yes, it is, Hedy. Glad you liked this, thank you.
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Rain is your good friend. Great shots 🙂
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Indeed, Fototropie. 🙂 Thank you.
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Sometimes it’s best to embrace and work with it , I often grumble about the weather as one typically does in UK 😉 Jane , but there’s no doubt these show a very positive side to welcoming rain ! Lovely lovely gallery .
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Hi Poppy, Thank you so much. I love it when the weather is gloomy 🙂 since I know there’s always something dramatic happening somewhere. I appreciate your visits here and I hope all is well in the UK.
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A wonderful collection Jane!
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Thanks very much, Adrian. Much appreciated. Glad you are doing well.
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A simple ❤️WoW❤️ will have to do!
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Thanks so much, Patti! 😊
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thrilled and powerful…
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Thanks so much, Mihran.
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I’m less thrilled about the snow we’re getting in Ottawa – oh well!
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Hi Jay, Having grown up in the Northeast, I sure don’t miss getting around in the snow, but I miss the beauty of it!
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I’ve always thought that’s how the poem should end.
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Ha! PV. Thanks for stopping by!
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…And it hasn’t gone away since! 😆
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Indeed, BT! I’m getting used to being soaked. 😄☔️
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Great rainy pictures.
I greet you and wish you a nice weekend.
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Hi Marko, Thanks for your kind comments. Hope all is well with you.
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Most of the time I get more than my share of rain – too much as it is. But I understand that California has been needing some rain for quite a bit of time, so it’s seems like it’s finally happened. And if nothing else, it opens up for capturing some amazing photos, like this series here. Really gorgeous photos, Jane.
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Hi Otto, You are right- we’ve been in a drought for a long time. It opens up a new world of opportunities for photography indeed! The worse the weather, the better at times. Happy you enjoyed these, thank you, and I hope all is well with you.
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great feel and beauty 🙂
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How nice of you to say, Joshi. Thanks so much. Hope all is well with you.
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Jane these are all stunning. Always an enjoyment to see your photos.
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Hi Tim, Very nice of you to let me know. Glad you liked these rainy day photos. Thank you!
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Jane, you’re welcome. What better to do with the rain than use it as an asset.
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Glad to see you taking advantage of the rain with these beautiful images. I especially like the scenes through the window.
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Hi Denise, Some very fruitful rainfalls and more to come. Glad you like my window shots- fun to play on a rainy day. 😉Thanks so much!
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“Rivulets and City”, that’s one nice image. Sure, it’s taken through a window. It’s an effect that cannot be recreated through post-processing.
Your rain becomes our snow. This time around, SW Colorado got the lion’s share and the rest of us got a glancing amount.
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So glad you like that one, David (my window aficionado) I was fascinated by the effects that can be created using different focal points and aperture settings. True, I did very little in post. Loads of snow in Tahoe and more rain on the way for us, I think Thanks very much for your thoughts.
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Gorgeous Jane! Love your photos as always.
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Thanks so much, Nicole. And apropos of our conversation, many were shot with my IPhone. Whatever works for the moment… 😉
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Yes indeed Jane! I use both my iPhone and camera. Sometimes my iPhone takes better pictures!!!
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Amazing rainy images all round, Jane. You make the doom and gloom and all the greyness of a rainy day literally go away – that a rainy day can be so beautiful. Love the details in the close-ups of the flowers, and stunning, peaceful landscape photos. That photo of the girl in the polka dot raincoat is such a lucky shot. Good timing, great eye 🙂
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Thanks so much, Mabel. Love to read your thoughts- much appreciated. So true, timing is everything…seeing and imagining, too. Hope all is well in Melbourne.
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Nice images with raindrops and rivulets. The rain on the glass makes it look like a watercolor painting.
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Hi Allan, Thank you so much. I am really loving trying different techniques with my rainy windows… painting with my camera is fun. Hope all is well with you.
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You have some interesting techniques working for you, Jane. I look forward to seeing where they take you.
We are doing well, thanks for asking. The break in the rain storms has been a nice time to get out and see some blue sky.
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Weather has been great…and it sure is cold! 😬
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It’s a wet cold, as opposed to a ‘dry heat’.
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The “Fog and puddle” really stood out, very beautiful landscape, and of course I like your GG one’s!
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Hi Lena, Thanks! I really couldn’t believe it when I saw that beautiful light. Crissy Field was full of families getting out after the rain– it was fun to see.
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What a lovely celebration of rainfall. Really like the abstraction of the window photos and think the opening photo of the happy, drippy succulent is sweet.
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Thank you, Jane. So glad these appeal to you. Much appreciated and I am hoping for more rainy days soon.
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U make the rain look very comforting & charming! Especially love the impressionist shots…GREAT!!
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Hi April, Having fun with the window shots. It’s like I am painting with the lens. Thanks so much.
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Lovely and timely images fro Californians.
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Hi CP, Thank you– I am having fun shooting in a changed climate. Glad you enjoyed.
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Very beautiful Jane! We sure needed some rain.
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Hi Maria, Yes, indeed. Nice that it has eased the drought a bit. Glad you like these, thanks very much. Hope all is well where you are.
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Beautiful work Jane!
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Hi Cynthia, Thank you! It’s been a very nice change in atmosphere after a very dry spell. Happiness in California!
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Beautiful photographs, Jane, especially the little one in the raincoat.
Beautifully seen and captured.
Happy Sunday to you!
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Hi Lisa, Thank you. I couldn’t resist following them a bit on their walk. She was enjoying the puddles. Happy you like them and hope you had a great weekend!
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Love these photos, especially “Rivulets and City”. As Hostess to the rain, welcoming it back to The City and California again you have been busy the last few weeks. Great photos of the party.
Have you ever been to Occidental east of Santa Rosa? Would love to see some shots from there and the Russian River. You know, to ease the twinges of being “homesick for the Golden State”.
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Hi RP, Yes, I’ve been to Occidental– charming area. We explore the Russian River area often. It’s unspoiled and wonderful. I have a number of posts here from that area. Happy you enjoyed the rainy shots– thanks so much.
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Great shots, Jane, even in the rain! Very impressive. So many photographers (me included) would just assume that you can’t get great shots in the rain. You prove me wrong!
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Hi Patti, The more inclement, the better! (Actually, it’s pretty hard to shoot when it’s pouring…) before and after work well, too. Happy you like them and that it inspired you to get out in the rain…. Thanks so much!
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Some really marvellous photos in this series!
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Thank you for your appreciation Rightpouitree. Happy you enjoyed this one!
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Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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stunning photos, you have such a good sense for composition and style.
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That is so nice to read, Paula. Thank you very much.
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Wonderful – especially the window shots. Like paintings. And they made me think of “Rainy Songs”, like Jose Feliciano’s “Rain” 🎶
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Hi Anna, That’s a great thought– thanks so much. I am taken with the impressionistic quality of my rainy windows. Happy you like them. Now I need to listen to “Rain”! 😉
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The best thing for me about rain is the scents you get afterwards 😄
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Oh yes, Alastair, I agree. And it’s nice when the city gets a good bath! 🙂 Nice of you to stop by, thank you.
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Great succulent shots, Jane.
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Hi Stefano, Thank you. They are everywhere in CA and I am fascinated by them, especially in the rain. Happy you like them– hope all is well with you.
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How lovely to feel pleased to see the rain. It is pouring here this morning and we are already awash. Grey is the colour here. I love the red of the bridge poking through the cloud and the girls red coat.
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Hi Dorris, Happy you like these– we have had a reprieve but will see more soon. Nice to have the Golden Gate shine through the clouds every so often. Thank you for your kind words.
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You have captured some fabulous vibes here, Jane! I really like the distortion of the rain down the window pane, giving a nice interesting and abstract feel.
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Hi Pete, Thank you so much. I am a bit obsessed with the rainy window shots. Many different effects depending on how hard it is falling. Glad you enjoyed the effect. Hope all is well with you.
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I love the quality of the air after the rain, crystalline and this quality is in your beautiful photographs, Jane. Thank you, happy new year. n_n
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Hello Francis, I agree, the air has an electric feel. I’m so glad you enjoyed these moments. Happy new year to you, as well. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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the earth is healing ☺ beautiful greens…happy day to you Jane ☺
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Yes, indeed it is, Hedy. It’s very refreshing to see the lush grasses. So glad you enjoyed these shots, thanks very much. Hope you are having a great weekend. 🙂
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Wonderful photos Jane. I especially like Rainy Impressions and Rivulets and City.
Alison
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Hi Alison, Thank you and especially that you enjoy my impressionistic shots. I really enjoy doing them. Hope all is well with you on your travels.
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I know the feeling, Jane! Here in SA we’re struggling with a terribly drought, and ever rain shower is a blessing straight from heaven. Your pictures capture that feeling beautifully!
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Hi Dries, How true– when the rain falls it really does feel that way. Glad you enjoyed this homage…thanks very much. I do hope that you have more rain soon! Your thoughts are much appreciated.
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A beautiful series celebrating rain. The reservoirs are filling, hurrah! I particularly like the blurred reality of ‘Rivulets and City.’
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Hi Eliza, Yes, it has eased in some places, although it is frightening how stricken certain areas are. Happy you like these– and Rivulets and the window shots are such fun to shoot. Thank you very much.
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Love the father? and daughter taking advantage of a clearing in the weather in that adorable raincoat! (Mom’s probably at home having a drink!)
I love macro and the 2 succulents are wonderful!
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Hi Mary Lynn, Aren’t they adorable? I saw a number of Dad’s doing Saturday morning duty. So glad you liked the close-ups…I am in love with the details of succulents. Thank you and I hope all is well with you!
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I’m with Sharon, fog and Puddles is wonderful. You may be the last one out there wishing the rain would continue though girlfriend!! Beautiful shots all round.
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Hi T- That was this morning and it was so beautiful with the fog and sunlight. Had to take a break from my run. The drought-weary Californians are rejoicing with the rain so I am certain I am not alone. No complaints allowed. Glad you enjoyed this series– thanks so much.
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Another beautiful gallery! So glad you guys are getting rain! 🙂
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Hi Amy, It’s been a good couple of weeks for rain. Happy you like the scenes I’ve noticed along the way. Thank you! 😊
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Always taking the high road my friend… when others see rain, you see rainbows! Love that polka dot raincoat… I want one….
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Hi Linda, Oh, yes…it’s a celebration in California. Isn’t that father/daughter moment adorable? I couldn’t resist it. Thanks very much!
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The Presidio is lovely and sharp in the reflections, and I like the foggy bridge, but my favourite of these is the rain running down the window with the city view. I am glad you enjoy the rain! We have rather too much of it I’m afraid.
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Hi Jude, Thanks so much and I’m happy that the window shots spoke to you especially. I am fixated on them when it’s raining.
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Fog and Puddles….love that one. Lighting is so great. That first succulent is a very close second. Really nice!
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HI Sharon, Thank you! That was a moment on my run when I couldn’t believe the light and reflections. Forget exercise- photograph! Same with the succulent… stopped me in my tracks. I’m so glad you like them! Hope all is well with you.
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Fabulous gallery, Jane. I’ve been working through the first 90 posts and now there are almost 400!! Yikes! But I saw yours and knew I had to stop by.
janet
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Just over 300. Phew!
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You work fast, blogger extraordinaire! 😳👏🏻
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Sorry for misleading you. I didn’t do 300, there were only 300, not 400. 😊
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Ha! I get it now that you’ve said that. I thought you were superhuman! 🙂
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Hi Janet, At first I thought you meant mine– haha! That would be an insane overdose on me. 🙂 You are very kind to take a minute here. Thanks so much and I’m happy you enjoyed them.
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Lovely shots, love the muted cityscapes. Missing you here in Kiawah!
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Hello, Linda! Miss you, too. Happy you enjoyed my impressions in rain. Thanks so much.
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Gorgeous set of pics. Love the vibrant greens and the rainy windows!
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Thank you, Elaine. Much appreciated. It is a wonderful change to have green hills and grass. I’m rather obsessed with rainy windows…happy you like them.
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Great photos Jane! It’s unfortunate that when Caly does finally get the water, it has to be a deluge. But it’s there! We got a bit of rain the last two days, finally. The ranges between here and there block lots of weather from that way.
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Hi John, Thanks! I agree…and with all the rain, there are still many places that are in dire straits in CA. Glad you got some rain and I do appreciate your visit here.
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