Some storms are unwelcome, but this one was not.
It was a beauty.
A wall of clouds came at us so fast I barely got the camera in time.
It was a matter of minutes before the winds gusted to 60 miles per hour.
The temperature dropped 20 degrees which was a blessing.
We don't usually see this many 100+ degree days in June.
Then the rain came. Glorious rain. It's been weeks since we saw rain.
The grass is dead, the lilacs and hydrangeas wilted.
Everything is desperate for rain.
We only got 1/4 inch, but there is another storm on the way.
I couldn't be happier about bad weather.
And happy to have something make me want to pick up the camera.
These are the first pictures I've taken in almost a month.
Two record dry spells broken in one weather front.
Hope your weather is good to you too.
Apologies to Billy and Lena, but Etta's version is my favorite.
Spectacular pictures, Mel. Thanks for dashing for the camera.
ReplyDeleteNothing but rain and gray clouds here. Perhaps Summer has moved over a jog and will now be, July - August - September. One can hope.
Love the beautiful moth header, it's magical!
It just keeps raining and raining and raining here. We had a half day of sun this week.
ReplyDeleteI love your header! What is that?
I love the new header. And boy, do I understand that deep-bone desire for rain. It is such a miracle when it finally arrives.
ReplyDeleteBirdie, it's a newly emerged female luna moth. I had to hold her for just a minute.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't I share some of our rain with you! Those pictures are awesome, and I'm so glad you have a bit of rain finally. Want some of ours? :-)
ReplyDeletegorgeous pictures. I love the scent of a storm.
ReplyDeleteamazing sky. and i love all the experimenting you're doing with the look of the blog. great header. i wonder: is it true that when one thing unsticks in your life, everything else starts moving too? this might be what's happening in my life. xo
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful clouds!
ReplyDeleteAmazing sky photos!
ReplyDeleteI chuckled over the Stripes reference in your last post. Brought back memories of working in a movie theater when that came out and my coworkers and I knew every word.
Hope you are enjoying a peaceful summer!
Wow!
ReplyDeleteOur area needed rain, too, though the humidity it brings is horrible. Still so very thankful for it!
ReplyDeleteI really love your new header!! I have never seen a luna moth in the flesh, so I am amazed at the size!!
ReplyDeleteYour storm photos are gorgeous!! We are having a long, hot dry spell here, too, so I know what you are talking about. We really need one of those rains that drips gently down, for a couple of days, steady!
Wow! I love the clouds and watching a good storm come in.
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