I captured the image at the end of a storm while traveling with two photographer friends in southern Utah in the San Rafael Swell last October. A full arc is somewhat of a rarity, so we were doing some hooting and hollering and thoroughly enjoying the scene as the rainbow intensified before fading. One of those friends, Rick, died two days before Christmas after being struck by a car while crossing a street in St. Louis. I named it Rick's Rainbow as a tribute to him. The details: Shot with a Canon R6, RF 24-105 lens; ISO 125, 28mm, f/11, 1/250 sec. Some cropping and some dodging and burning to amplify and further separate the rainbow from the dark background. The spot of sunlight on the low ridge almost centered under the arc was a serendipitous extra touch to the scene.
4 comments posted
Sharlana Dillard
Susan it's such a great tribute to Rick. If you did crop the image from the bottom it makes a great impact on the rainbow. The shadows under the rainbow on the right looks like rain may have still been falling. Posted: 02/14/2025 16:56:46
Michael Braunstein
Great capture. I would decrese the highlight,whites and shadows. Posted: 02/14/2025 18:43:07
Charles Bartolotta
What a wonderful opportunity to see a rainbow like that. Perfect composition for that shot. Posted: 02/14/2025 19:37:48
Stuart Caine
Nice rainbow shot. I agree I would crop some off the bottom.It would make the rainbow, stand out a little more. Posted: 02/18/2025 21:23:31
