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| This rainbow (actually, I think I see two) was captured by my daughter Lila a couple of years ago, as she and her sister Kate were floating in a dugout canoe on a lake in the Peruvian rain forest. [To see more Skywatch, go here.] |
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Great mix of grey, overcast clouds, and brilliant sun illumination. Also, I like much the color and texture of the river.
ReplyDeleteI used to think of double rainbows as lucky. But Peruvian rainbows? Take a gander:
“In Amazonian cultures, rainbows have long been associated with malign spirits that cause harm, such as miscarriages and (especially) skin problems. In the Amuesha language of central Peru, certain diseases are called ayona’achartan, meaning "the rainbow hurt my skin". A tradition of closing one's mouth at the sight of a rainbow in order to avoid disease appears to pre-date the Incan empire.” Considering that Laila’s camera kept its “mouth” open when taking the photo I wonder how badly it skin hurts. One hopes not as bad as this.
Some interesting “other mythologies” here.
Wow, double rainbows, two sets of wishes :D I always forget my camera when I'm faced with double rainbows. I get rooted on the spot and just admire. :D Great shot. Here's my Skywatch.
ReplyDeleteI see 2 as well! A capture to kill for (figuratively!):) Am glad I looked on my bloglist -Skywatch is so big that it's easy to overlook!
ReplyDeleteSeeing rainbow will bring you good luck~
ReplyDeleteA good Friday for you~
The view is magical and the story behind it sounds like a fun adventure, happy SWF
ReplyDeleteI see the two rainbows one is a little on the faint side. but they are both very beautiful. Great sighting. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteAll of the ingredients for a great image are present and you have managed to capture each of them. Very nice work.
ReplyDeleteNot something you see often! Spectacular capture.
ReplyDeleteOh I do like a good rainbow...and there are two in this photo...simply amazing....wonderful shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene and your photo, too.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
Rainbows are so magical.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot from a really interesting and exotic location!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo! Hope the rainbow brings good fortune....
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