Somewhere Over the Rainbow

As I was flying home today, we went over what I think was the Grand Canyon, on the flight between Los Angeles and Chicago. As I looked out, I suddenly saw the rainbow, grabbed my camera and caught this scene. Of course, totally violates the rule of thirds, but the plane wouldn't stop long enough for me to compose the shot and I couldn't bear to crop out any of the canyon. So this one's just for fun! Nice to be "home" (well, back at Junko & Bill's). Home is still looking to be a few months away.
Thank you for your wonderful, supportive comments on my night sky and other shots from the photo course and practice sessions afterward. Very much appreciated!

[Dianne]

Brilliant.

[Pam Knowler]

Breathtaking! Well done on your quick response to this fabulous scene! You will so appreciate your new home when it finally happens! I hope it's soon! Xxx Fav for this beautiful image!

[Marnie]

A1 for an 'on the fly' image Taffy, I really like it.

[Junko Y]

Best planescape I've seen! grand canyon, good clouds, AND a rainbow! Hope your trip home was better than the flight out.

[Maggiemae]

A unique photo - its clear, no cloud or mist, a slight shower in one place and you were at the right angle! fav

[Taffy]

@jyokota Much!! Newer planes, regular quality seats, good service. See you soon...

[Corinne]

splendid

[Loopy-Lou]

Brilliant capture

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waaw ! stunning timing and capture !

[Wylie]

great reflexes and a lovely shot.

[vonski]

Magical view

[Margo]

Very timely capture

[Babs]

Excellent timing and well spotted. I saw a round rainbow from a plane once while flying over New Zealand and I didn't have a camera with me, damn.

[Helen Jane]

Rules made to be broken. No harm done here - amazing photo even if not taken from a commercial plane seat!

[Leon Buijs]

Great image, the rule of thirds is a rule, not a law central composition works well here

[Jane Pittenger]

Totally awesome!

[Sarah Munnings]

what a beautiful scene

[Rosie Kind]

Amazing that you got your camera out so quickly to get this fabulous shot Fav

[Cathie]

Very cool, Taffy!

[Taffy]

@rosiekind It was in my lap -- I had just finished shooting the canyon when I saw the rainbow. If it had been even 30 seconds later, the camera would have been put into its case!

[Taffy]

@onewing I was lucky -- had just finished capturing the canyon and hadn't put it away. Another 30 seconds, it wouldn't have worked for me either!

[tony gig]

Beautiful, and bonus Rainbow...Fav

[Diana Moss]

An absolutely stunning photograph a bigFAV

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous scene and a rainbow to boot!

[Michelle Renee]

Simply wonderful!! Fav!

[Joan Robillard]

Wow!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Absolutely beautiful. Fav!

[☠northy]

Glorious!

[Richard Hickey]

Stunning picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Peter Dulis]

Wonderful .....fav

[Shy Abel]

Stunning photo

[eDorre]

Amazing! Grand catch!

[Jerome]

stunning!

[Rosie Kerr]

Mother Earth is amazing, so excellent that you could capture some of her beauty. Safe travels home.

[*lynn]

amazing shot

[Jennifer]

beautiful shot

[Ukandie!]

So glad you had your camera on your lap and caught this! Super shot!

[Darlene]

This is such a great shot. Hard to believe it is from a moving plane and of course out the window. Glad your camera was that close to take this. FAV

[Call me Joe]

Yessss!!:)

[Ivan]

Fascinating image...fav

[Jeff in VT, USA]

Amazing capture..

[Steve Angell]

Great capture!
I love a shot from a plane!!!

[Kerri Michaels]

wow!!!!! amazing.. fav

[Louise & Ken]

I've loved the flights that have taken us over the Grand Canyon! I'm totally heart-broken if it's on a day when the canyon is cloud covered! (I want my e-ticket money back!)