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Speechless Sunday - Double Rainbow Over Red Lodge

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Speechless Sunday - Rainbow Over Red Lodge

I am going to Yellowstone National Park tomorrow (Monday) and looking forward to it.  Did you know that the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park is only 69 miles from Red Lodge? 

As I posted some of my best photos of last weekend's Rodeo of Champions and July 4th parade (Photos of Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 1)), it rained for a very brief time and immediately cleared up with this very beautiful and colorful view.

Double Rainbow Over Red Lodge, Montana - July 11, 2010

I guess this photo opportunity timed itself perfectly for Speechless Sunday.

I will have one Moose Monday post around 4:00AM on Monday, just prior to hitting the road for Yellowstone National Park.  I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Gerry Khatchikian

 

Want to see more photos?  Check out my other photos by visiting my Photo Blog Book .  I have lots of photos and posts on Yellowstone National Park (see chapter 11 after you click on the previous link).

Photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian.  

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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Gerry - Very timely for a double rainbow photo.  About an hour or two before I saw your post yesterday, I noticed the Toronto Star had an article about a YouTube video exceeding three minutes that had gone viral about a guy who was commenting on a double rainbow.

Jul 12, 2010 12:21 AM
Charles McDonald®
Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA
REALTOR®, Principal Broker®, Owner

WOW!

Now that is an amazing shot!

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Jul 12, 2010 02:12 AM
John Thomas
E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO
EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA

Great catch...almost looks surreal.

Jul 12, 2010 08:54 AM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

The last and only time I went through the northeast entrance was summer of 1973. Since then it's always been from the west or south.

Jul 13, 2010 08:14 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Lori,

You are welcome.  :)

Jul 14, 2010 10:24 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Lisa,

It is one of those photos where the window of opportunity to take the photo is very short.  I am glad you loved it.

Jul 14, 2010 10:25 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Liz,

Thank you for the positive feedback.  You always learn something new here on AR.  :)

Jul 14, 2010 10:25 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Michael,

I like the way you think.   I got my name under both in the hope that I catch at least one of the two pots of gold.   :) 

Jul 14, 2010 10:27 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Marc,

There is something special about double rainbow!   It is funny how it does not take much for a video on a double rainbow to go viral in this day and age.   I guess the person who posted the video captured the entire existence time of the double rainbow by doing the video.  :)

Jul 14, 2010 10:31 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Charles,

It was amazing seeing it in person as well.  Thank you for stopping by to comment.  :)

Jul 14, 2010 10:31 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

John,

Thanks.  It does not happen often and it sure gets your imagination going (and escape reality for a little while) when you see one of this beauties.  :)

Jul 14, 2010 10:33 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Russel,

So I can assume you have been to Red Lodge in 1973.  I wonder how the town looked then although I would imagine that no much has changed on the main street given that most buildings are part of the historical registry.  I have not yet been to the South entrance but I plan to change that later this summer when I go through Yellowstone to visit the Grand Tetons.

Jul 14, 2010 10:36 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Gerry,

Fantastic shot that is so clear and dynamic. Gtreat, crisp colors. Just a wonderful shot. :)

Steve

Jul 14, 2010 04:27 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

That is a spectacular capture of the double rainbow Gerry!  I think good fortune is smiling down upon you and all the inhabitants of Red Lodge :-)

Jul 15, 2010 05:28 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Steve,

Thank you for coming to see this view and for the great feedback.  :)

Jul 15, 2010 07:01 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Mary,

Thanks!  Lots of good fortune to come for everyone, not just Red Lodge.  I hope everyone who comes to see this beautiful double rainbow, get lots of good fortune!   :)

Jul 15, 2010 07:03 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Wow Gerry very impressive rainbow photograph and I can't help myself from featuring this post & pic!

VB ;-)

Jul 15, 2010 05:58 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Vegas Bob,

Thank you for all the positive reinforcements.  I am grateful to be able to share photos with you as well as get to see your impressive photos!  CLOUDS AT ACTIVERAIN (clouds attached)
 is another of my favorite groups at AR!  :)

Jul 16, 2010 03:28 AM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

Wow, One word, Breathtaking.

Jul 17, 2010 06:34 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Diane,

Sounds like the right word for the photo.  Thanks!   :)

Jul 18, 2010 03:25 PM
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