Last summer, I went to our house in La Union to have my vacation. Two days before I went back home, I (together with brother) went to the cemetery to visit daddy. It has been my little tradition to visit daddy's grave whenever I was there - just spending a few minutes to talk to him and catch up on things. It has just been over a year since he died, and although I am more than 50% okay with it, something deep inside me still grieves about his sudden death.
The cemetery was an open field, very few trees in the main grounds, so when the clouds started giving us some raindrops and lightning with thunder, brother and I started thinking if we will stay or not -- certainly, lightning loves striking in an open area, and we don't want to be hit by it. Our candles weren't melted all over (it was our personal tradition that whenever we visit daddy's grave, we would light a candle and talk to him until the candles are completely melted), so we stayed a few more minutes.
Across to where we were, we saw this wonderful rainbow (the third one I saw while I was there). It wasn't really clear, but of course, whether it's clear or not, rainbows really did give us this magical feeling. I had some shots picturing the whole rainbow, but the left part wasn't really clear, so I will just share this one.
The raindrops didn't continue. I was happy about that. Thanks for dropping by, happy weekends!
*** Jenn ***
33 comments:
This is a nice scene. I like it.
Nice photography.
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Gorgeous capture... a loving tribute for your papa.
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A happy picture. Thanks for sharing this one.
Yes, who doesn't feel special seeing a rainbow. I can see in your photo it's a faint double!
I love rainbows. Lucky for us you had your camera handy.
Perfect catch for SKYWATCH! Mine's up too hope you can drop by and asking for your help.... I was nominated for pinoyworld blog of the week, voting poll located at my side bar... Hope you can vote for me... The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky.... Thanks a lot! Happy weekend!
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That is so pretty! Thanks for stopping by mine! :o)
Beautiful Rainbow.
So sorry to hear that your dad passed away, but it is beautiful to hear how much you loved him and honor his memory.
Beautiful,Jenn! That's a beautiful shot:)
It's always great when you can capture a rainbow! Lovely :)
An excellent capture, there is something about seeing a rainbow that always makes you feel ggod, isn't there.
Nice shot and cool too. Happy SWF!
A rainbow is so hard to capture! This is simply a beautiful shot!
Great picture and story!
I haven't seen a rainbow for a long time. I was so happy to see this. Beautiful.
WOW that is awesome.. nature is really unpredictable, sometimes its crappy, sunny and sometimes its just romantic to see…
i do love rainbow...
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Beautiful shot, rainbows are just magnificent.
I bet that really spoke to you, seeing a rainbow at that time. Lovely photo.
nice catch
You've made a lovely tradition, and it must have been so special seeing the rainbow just then.
Beautiful scene. The rainbow must have made your moments even more special.
Happy Skywatch Friday.
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I always like to see rainbows
beautiful rainbow! a wonderful photo!
That's a very pretty rainbow... Great shot...
perfect for skywatch. I posted one last week on my blog, though it was over a major congested roadway. yours is so picturesque.
What a lovely spot to lay your father to rest. I'm sorry for your loss and glad that you were gifted with time to visit the grave and with this beautiful rainbow. Maybe your father sent it to let you know he loves you too.
great shot!
What an incredible rainbow visit with your Dad!
Very pretty.
Sorry, I’m a little late because I was sailing this weekend.
So I stop by and say thank you for a nice SWF.
Great rainbow shot! They're hard to find and even harder to frame so nicely.
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