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Rainbow Landscape Photography Fine Art Landscape Prints

Pictures of Colorful Rainbows at Deserts, Lakes and Waterfalls

A rainbow photography gallery by Joseph C. Filer of beautiful landscape photos of rainbows from the American Desert Southwest, Yosemite National Park and Iceland.

There have been songs written about the magic of rainbows such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” We have all driven about in a car in a quest to find the “end of the rainbow” with its pot of gold. There is a calming peace and sense of hope when seeing a beautiful rainbow that appears after the darkness of a storm. My rainbow photos capture the mystery and beauty of rainbows.

Rainbow landscape photography prints are for sale as Limited Edition Luxury Fine Art Paper Prints, Chromaluxe® Metal Prints, and non-glare TruLife® Acrylic Prints. Frames and large-scale prints 8 feet or more in size are available.

My Rainbow Photography Experience

Most of the time, rainbows happen very unexpectedly. I'll be driving along and they just happen. I can try to get to a photogenic location in the few minutes I have, but it is rare that it works out. I can also watch the weather radar and try to position myself in a good location where I will have the sun behind me before or after the rain passes through. This is also a long shot, but rainbow photography just isn't easy.

Rainbow Landscape Photography - Beautiful Rainbow Scenes

Rainbows can last from a few minutes to longer than an hour which makes taking pictures of rainbows challenging. You cannot schedule a photo shoot of a rainbow or guarantee you will see one after a storm.

It is worth taking a photograph when the opportunity presents itself as the translucent band of bright colors arcing perfectly over the landscape creates a sense of a pathway from our world to the next – a sense of mystery and mystique. This gallery contains rainbow photos where I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time.

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My prints are produced using the highest standards and materials in the industry. For more information, see my Print Options and Custom Framing pages.

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See the Photos Below and These Related Galleries

Arches National Park Photography
Yosemite National Park Photography
Iceland Landscape Photography

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Rainbow above Balanced Rock in Arches National Park, Utah — Balanced Rainbow

Rainbow over St Mary Lake and Wild Goose Island in Glacier National Park, Montana — Glacier Colors

view from inside Double Arch at Arches National Park, Utah — Doubletake

A double rainbow over the coastal mountain in western Iceland — Double Rainbow

Rainbow by Rock formations in Arches National Park, Utah — A Side Of Color

Rainbow in the mist of the base of Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park, California — Bridalveil Colors

Rainbow colors in the mist of Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park, California — Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Top 5 Questions and Answers

What is a rainbow?

A rainbow is a multicolored circular arc created by reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light striking water droplets.

How are rainbows formed?

A rainbow is created when sunlight enters a water droplet, slowing down and bending as it goes from air to denser water. The light reflects off the inside of the droplet, separating its components into wavelengths or colors. When the light leaves the droplet, it makes a rainbow.

How many colors are in the rainbow?

There are seven main colors.

What are the colors of the rainbow?

The colors of the rainbow are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Who wrote “Somewhere over the Rainbow?”

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg. It was written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

Is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

No. In Irish mythology, the pot of gold is hidden at the end of at the rainbow by a small member of the fairy family called the leprechaun. In truth, the saying “finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” or “finding a pot of gold” symbolizes your attaining your hopes or dreams.