Although our little valley is called Kleinschmidt Flat ... named after the first settlers out here in the 1800s, the Kleinschmidts, and Flat because ... well, it is pretty flat ... Alayne and I have often wanted to call it Rainbow Flat instead. That's because we frequently get stunning rainbows that sometimes take your breath away. There's something about the geography of our valley that makes these so common.
I was over in Widget's House this morning doing the usual Sunday chores -- cleaning, scooping poop, washing dog food bowls -- when Alayne called over on the intercom. "I think I got your blog photo for today," she said. "Did you see it?"
I was at the sink at this point, seeing nothing except dog dishes in front of me. "See what?," I asked.
"The rainbow," she said. "Right behind us."
I turned and looked through the windows on the north wall of Widget's House but didn't see a rainbow.
"Um, no, I don't see anything."
Alayne said, "Well, I've got it on the camera and I think you'll like it."
When I got back to the house, I uploaded the photos to the computer and there it was -- one of the prettiest rainbows I've seen here. Usually the rainbows are to the east of us, but this one was due north, and framed by the curving shape of Ovando Mountain right behind it.
Nice shot, Alayne!
Beyond words! I believe that Rainbows are God's way of saying, Hello! But this time He is not just saying Hello but also saying Bless all of My creatures that live at RDR & Steve, Alayne & their staff who love each one of them!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX | October 06, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Alayne, you nailed it! Thanks for being so observant & camera ready! That's a gorgeous shot!
Hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: Ginger Young | October 06, 2008 at 04:39 PM
Good eye Alayne....this IS a beautiful shot!
I love rainbows!!
Posted by: Boundforglory | October 06, 2008 at 08:06 AM
What an inspirational picture to start the work week with. Thanks, Alayne!
Posted by: Debbie | October 06, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Nice shot indeed, Alayne!
Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely sight with us.:-)
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | October 06, 2008 at 12:55 AM
p.s.
You should make a card with the Rainbow poem on it. I know it's sad but it would be purfect
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | October 05, 2008 at 09:00 PM
OH WOW!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | October 05, 2008 at 08:59 PM
That is a gorgeous picture! Rolling Dog Ranch certainly is a beautiful place to be!
Posted by: maggie | October 05, 2008 at 08:29 PM
That is amazing! I've never seen both sides of a rainbow like that before.
Posted by: Wendy | October 05, 2008 at 08:05 PM
A little piece of Heaven sent down to all creatures, great and small, at RDR!
Posted by: Carolyn Kupferschmid | October 05, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Very lovely! You guys live in such a beautiful area!
Posted by: Leila | October 05, 2008 at 05:27 PM
That has to be one of the prettiest rainbows I've ever seen. It is so close to the ground and a perfect arch! How fortunate you are to live in such a majestic place that offers such awesome images of nature. Thanks for sharing that picture with us!
Posted by: Marianne | October 05, 2008 at 05:09 PM