Thematic Optical sky phenomena: Rainbows, halos, mirages etc

**CharLac** · 07-01-2018, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by paulh

A wider angle view of the previous scene:

Nicely done Paul

**CharLac** · 07-01-2018, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by savoche

I've completely missed this thread...

Last winter I saw this phenomenon going home from work. It was one of those days I hadn't brought my camera with me, and the phone failed miserably in my attempts to capture it. As I got home the light was failing fast, so I ran in and grabbed the camera. It had the Carl Zeiss 50/1.7 mounted - a bit tight to get it all, but no time to change lenses.

I'm just happy I managed to get this picture

I haven't checked with anyone, but as it was cold and sunny that day I assume this is ice particles in the atmosphere acting as prisms splitting the sunlight.

Wow Savoche! Fantastic!

**CharLac** · 07-01-2018, 07:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Quick post from a rainbow on the 24th...it just got more brilliant so when I find the time, I will post a few more. (cross posted in sunsets)

**savoche** · 07-01-2018, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by CharLac

Wow Savoche! Fantastic!

Thanks, yes it was a rather surreal sight. I've never seen anything like before or since.

**Des** · 09-20-2018, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

South Gippsland again. K-3 + DA 55-300 PLM

**Des** · 09-20-2018, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

And on another day, with the K-S2 + DA 18-135.

**paulh** · 09-20-2018, 02:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Nicely done Paul

Thanks Charlie - and sorry for the delayed response!

The sun was setting while a thunderstorm was approaching. iPhone shot while walking the dogs:

**Digitalis** · 09-21-2018, 11:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Atmospherically Redshifted rainbow

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 - f/8 ISO 12800 1/30th

timb64 · 02-11-2019, 08:35 AM - **4 Likes**

Reflection off snow/ice crystals at low level

**Des** · 08-02-2019, 11:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Lovely rainbows here in South Gippsland. KP + HD-DA 15 Ltd.

jquill · 08-03-2019, 08:24 AM - **5 Likes**

Nearly developed into a full double. This is the widest lens I have and it was just barely wide enough.

Full Rainbow - 2

**savoche** · 08-20-2019, 12:08 PM - **5 Likes**

Another double rainbow - or part of.

Grippy · 08-21-2019, 04:20 AM - **4 Likes**

Driving back from out bush

IMGP6822_stitch by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/134520424@N02/]

**Des** · 02-26-2020, 01:30 AM - **1 Like**

Woodside, Victoria. K-30 + DA-L 55-300.

**paulh** · 05-02-2020, 01:23 PM

Fractured rainbow - S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D:

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07-01-2018, 07:18 AM	#136
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by paulh A wider angle view of the previous scene: Nicely done Paul

07-01-2018, 07:18 AM	#137
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by savoche I've completely missed this thread... Last winter I saw this phenomenon going home from work. It was one of those days I hadn't brought my camera with me, and the phone failed miserably in my attempts to capture it. As I got home the light was failing fast, so I ran in and grabbed the camera. It had the Carl Zeiss 50/1.7 mounted - a bit tight to get it all, but no time to change lenses. I'm just happy I managed to get this picture I haven't checked with anyone, but as it was cold and sunny that day I assume this is ice particles in the atmosphere acting as prisms splitting the sunlight. Wow Savoche! Fantastic!

07-01-2018, 07:21 AM - 2 Likes	#138
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Quick post from a rainbow on the 24th...it just got more brilliant so when I find the time, I will post a few more. (cross posted in sunsets)

07-01-2018, 07:25 AM	#139
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CharLac Wow Savoche! Fantastic! Thanks, yes it was a rather surreal sight. I've never seen anything like before or since.

09-20-2018, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#140
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	South Gippsland again. K-3 + DA 55-300 PLM

09-20-2018, 02:48 PM - 1 Like	#141
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	And on another day, with the K-S2 + DA 18-135.

09-20-2018, 02:50 PM - 1 Like	#142
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by CharLac Nicely done Paul Thanks Charlie - and sorry for the delayed response! The sun was setting while a thunderstorm was approaching. iPhone shot while walking the dogs:

09-21-2018, 11:52 PM - 2 Likes	#143
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Atmospherically Redshifted rainbow Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 - f/8 ISO 12800 1/30th

02-11-2019, 08:35 AM - 4 Likes	#144
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Reflection off snow/ice crystals at low level

08-02-2019, 11:59 PM - 3 Likes	#145
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Lovely rainbows here in South Gippsland. KP + HD-DA 15 Ltd.

08-03-2019, 08:24 AM - 5 Likes	#146
jquill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 2,933	Nearly developed into a full double. This is the widest lens I have and it was just barely wide enough. Full Rainbow - 2

08-20-2019, 12:08 PM - 5 Likes	#147
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Another double rainbow - or part of.

08-21-2019, 04:20 AM - 4 Likes	#148
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Driving back from out bush IMGP6822_stitch by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/134520424@N02/]

02-26-2020, 01:30 AM - 1 Like	#149
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Woodside, Victoria. K-30 + DA-L 55-300.

05-02-2020, 01:23 PM	#150
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Fractured rainbow - S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D: