by Vivian P.
Member since:
June 28, 2007

Rain

October 14, 2009 02:23 PM EDT
views: 61 | rating: 10/10 (9 votes) | comments: 42

It started raining here yesterday. I know some of you have gotten more than your share but we needed it.

Hearing  of the mudslides in California brings to mind the fact that we just had one near my home. On the Nile Road near Yakima Washington State. This slide was caused by rain water peculating from rain months ago. To give you an idea of just how big it is at least one home is buried somewhere in it. It even rerouted the river over the road  and through property and buried and even tore up the highway in spots.   I think they said forty four miles worth.  Some people were stranded at their homes.

So it seems after all  kind of strange, that I am posting rain macros from my yard. In Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington State from October 13th, 2009.

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A blade of grass.

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Raindrops just hanging in there.

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My trumpet flowers after two mornings hard frost.

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The extra early frigid temperatures  left brown edges on my mountain ashes leaves.

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I have no idea why this plants leaves are still green. Mighty hearty I suppose.

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My yew.

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Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington State

Olympus C2500L in macro

10/13/09

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Comments: 42

Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 14, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
Keep dry and cozy !!!
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
I am only I need to go check the mail about a half a block away out in the wet and clod
Kat W. Oct 14, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
Beautiful macros. It has rained all but one day this week here. I may never get back to my favorite park by the river since it is still flooded from the heavy rains we had in September.
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 2:44pm EDT
Oh my that is terrible , we had floods in January
☀ Aunt Shanny Oct 14, 2009, 2:33pm EDT
Great shots! The first one is my fave.
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 2:44pm EDT
Thanks Shannon mine too
Marsha S. Oct 14, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
such great photos
we are having a lot of rain here right now
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
Thanks
I think it has stopped here
Kay M. Oct 14, 2009, 3:11pm EDT
Pretty shots. Too bad the frost got the trumpet flowers. It's been really cool and dreary here.
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
it is a little warmer here , suppose to be in the 60s tomorrow
Terry M. Oct 14, 2009, 4:29pm EDT
The pics are so beautiful!
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
Thanks Terry
Rain S. Oct 14, 2009, 5:35pm EDT
nice
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
Thanks Rain
Col. George W. Oct 14, 2009, 6:12pm EDT
I think your rain came this way. It sure looks as though a storm is brewing out there. Good shots. One of these days I'm going to put my new hot-shot camera to work and see if can take pictures as good as yours.
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
I'll be watching for them
Johnice R. Oct 14, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
I too love rainy day photos yet, living in a hi-rise it is just a bit tricky. Vivian these are beautiful macros...thanks for sharing!
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
Thanks
Johnice R. Oct 15, 2009, 8:33am EDT
:)
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Oct 14, 2009, 7:08pm EDT
omg, these are fabulous, viv! i love after the rain pix. the ones showing the rain about to drop from the red leaf are my favorite.
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
Thanks Lori
Bridget ♥ Oct 14, 2009, 7:10pm EDT
It started raining here yesterday too. These photos are simply beautiful~
Vivian P. Oct 14, 2009, 7:48pm EDT
Is it suppose to keep raining there ?
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 14, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
Such beauty!
Vivian P. Oct 15, 2009, 11:54am EDT
Thanks
April H. Oct 14, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
Great shots! I think it's raining everywhere lately!
Vivian P. Oct 15, 2009, 11:55am EDT
I am wondering about that LOL
JOHN BECK Oct 14, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
"Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor gloom of night" can come between Vivian and her camera!
Vivian P. Oct 15, 2009, 11:55am EDT
It has replaced my chocolate fix
ha ha
Webduck * Oct 15, 2009, 2:04am EDT
I saw the Yakima slide on our local news last night. They said it was the largest in state history. I don't think people understand the enormity of the damage it did and the size of it. I'm glad you're safe. BTW, I'm in Port Orchard, WA on the other side of the mountains.
Vivian P. Oct 15, 2009, 11:57am EDT
really my middle son a\was born in the Bremerton Naval Hospital in 72
Webduck * Oct 16, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
Your son is just a year younger than ours then. We have a friend that worked at NHosp for many years: Robert Finley. He just retired last year as a Command Master Chief.
Donald M. Oct 15, 2009, 10:00am EDT
Nice shot, pretty and green
Vivian P. Oct 15, 2009, 11:57am EDT
Thanks
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Oct 15, 2009, 11:44am EDT
Lovely pictures!
Vivian P. Oct 15, 2009, 11:57am EDT
Thanks Priscilla
Ed Da Head Toker Oct 15, 2009, 8:58pm EDT
pretty rain pics
Vivian P. Oct 16, 2009, 11:23am EDT
Thanks Ed
scott .. Oct 15, 2009, 11:23pm EDT
Aww so beautiful. The good Lord sure knows how to create.
Vivian P. Oct 16, 2009, 11:23am EDT
Amen to that !
Thank you
phil w. Oct 21, 2009, 11:38pm EDT
All are super shots ,but I especially like the 1st ,3rd ,and last ! Pretty macros .
Lady of Lake Merritt ... Oct 30, 2009, 3:54am EDT
beautiful!

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