Rainfall Collection (#7)

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Spain - green hills after winter of good rainfall, Mediterranean forest & scrubland (matorral) Date:

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Spain - The "White Village" of Grazalema in the Sierra de Grazalema is the spot with Spain's highest rainfall. Date:

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Little Owl - stretching its wings to catch the rainfall whilst perched on rocks - May (Athene noctua) Date:

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Little Owl - stretching its wings to catch the rainfall whilst perched on rocks - May (Athene noctua) Date:

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Little Owl - stretching its wings to catch the rainfall whilst perched on rocks (Athene noctua) Date:

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) sub-adults, third and fourth winter plumage, non-breeding group standing on clifftop during rainfall, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire, England

View of path and gate leading from 13th century church on moorland at sunrise, with rainclouds over distant countryside, Church of St. Michael, Brent Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, December

View of graveyard and path leading from 13th century church on moorland at sunrise, with rainclouds over distant countryside, Church of St. Michael, Brent Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, December

View of 13th century church reflected in large pool created by exceptional winter rain on moorland, Church of St. Michael, Brent Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, December

Ascalaphid (Libelloides coccajus) adult, roosting on grass stalk during rain, Col de Calzan, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May

Rainbow over coastline and temperate coastal rainforest, Calvert Island, Hakai Pass, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, July

Cumulus congestus clouds over road through prairie, North Dakota, U. S. A. April
Cumulus congestus clouds over road through prairie, North Dakota, U.S.A. April

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, John Deere combine harvester finishing harvesting field under cloudy sky, Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, England, August

Woodcock Orchid (Ophrys scolopax) close-up of flower, with raindrops after rainfall, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, April

Stormclouds and rainbow over pasture, Brecon Beacons N. P. Mid Wales, October
Stormclouds and rainbow over pasture, Brecon Beacons N.P. Mid Wales, October

View of road through bush habitat after rainfall, with mountain range in distance, South Pare Mountains, Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania, February

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on fallen branch amongst Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowers during rainfall, Suffolk, England, May (captive)

View of rainclouds over lake habitat at sunset, Muonio, Lapland, Finland, September

View of rainclouds over forest and lake habitat at sunset, Muonio, Lapland, Finland, September

Ploughed arable field with extreme waterlogging, Yorkshire, England, February

John Deere 6930 tractor pulling car out of muddy carpark at agricultural show, which was cancelled due to bad weather, Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, July 2012

Case tractor pulling horse lorry out of muddy carpark at agricultural show, which was cancelled due to bad weather, Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, July 2012

Stormclouds over arable farmland and farmhouse, Marsham, Norfolk, England, November

Maize (Zea mays) crop, rain-affected and failed field of feed maize, Houghton, Lancashire, England, December

Maize (Zea mays) crop, rain-affected and failed cob of feed maize, Houghton, Lancashire, England, December

View of mist and rain over river and valley, River Findhorn, Findhorn Valley, Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

View of beach and rainbow forming over sea, Crossapol, Isle of Tiree, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, August

Rainclouds gathering over rocky coastal peninsula and bay in evening, with Great Hangmans and Combemartin in distance, Sextons Burrows, Watermouth Harbour, Watermouth, North Devon, England, August

Rainclouds and low wooden pile lighthouse on beach at low tide, Low Lightouse (Lighthouse on Legs), Burnham-on-sea, Somerset, England, October

View of valley and fell with rain squall overhead, looking from Catbells, Causey Pike, Newlands Valley, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

View of walkers descending through bracken covered fellside towards lake with rain squall overhead, looking from Catbells, Derwent Water, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

View of granite outcrop on moorland, with rain heading in over distant hills, Greator Rocks, Saddle Tor, Dartmoor N. P
View of granite outcrop on moorland, with rain heading in over distant hills, Greator Rocks, Saddle Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, May

Rainclouds over hills, farmland and river, River Barle, Sherdon Hutchand, near Landacre, Exmoor N. P
Rainclouds over hills, farmland and river, River Barle, Sherdon Hutchand, near Landacre, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, October

View across estuary at high tide towards town, with rainclouds gathering overhead at sunrise, River Torridge, Bideford Quay, Bideford, North Devon, England, January

View across estuary at high tide towards town with glow from lights, with rainclouds gathering overhead at dawn, River Torridge, Bideford Quay, Bideford, North Devon, England, January

Fast flowing river in spate following storm, Cumbria, England, December

Rainbow over savannah habitat in evening sunlight, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, August

Rainbow and stormclouds over farmland with sheep in pasture, near Tregynon, Powys, Wales, November

Rainbow over hedgerow, trees and farmland, North Cornwall, England, August

Person walking with wellington boots through puddle at agricultural show, Yorkshire, England, July

Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) two adults, standing in field at night during rainfall, Shropshire, England, December

Varied Triller (Lalage leucomela falsa) adult, perched on branch during rainfall, Lelet Plateau, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) adult female, bathing in rain shower, perched on twig, Costa Rica, March

Small Blue (Cupido minimus) adult male, resting on grass after rainfall, Malling Down, East Sussex, England, June

Chinese Box Turtle (Cistoclemmys flavomarginata) adult, crossing wet road during rainfall, Taiwan, April

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"Nature's Tears: A Captivating Symphony of Rainfall" Witness the breathtaking view of rainclouds gathering over the sand banks of a river estuary at sunrise, casting a mystical aura upon the village of Instow on the opposite bank. Scotland's Sound of Mull experiences a mesmerizing rain shower, transforming its serene waters into a shimmering canvas painted by nature's delicate touch. Step into the enchanting Hoh temperate rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington, where an amazing curtain of Oregon Selaginella or Oregon Spike Moss adorns a fallen red alder tree – a testament to resilience amidst rainfall. While "Rainy Company" may evoke thoughts of gloom, it reminds us that even during downpours, there is beauty to be found if we open our hearts and embrace every droplet from above. Photographs capture the River Thames flooding at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave – an alarming reminder that despite human efforts to control water's flow with dams and barriers, nature often defies our attempts. The Travelers Insurance Co. 's trade card depicts scenes reminiscent of rainy days; reminding us that protection against life's storms is essential for peace of mind. Immerse yourself in Wilkie Collins' novel "Moonstone, " where rainfall serves as both metaphorical cleansing and catalyst for intrigue within its gripping pages. General Grant fearlessly reconnoiters through rain-soaked terrain before battle in 1861 - his determination mirrored by countless soldiers throughout history who faced adversity head-on regardless of weather conditions. An egret gracefully braves stormy skies captured in a vibrant color woodcut from 1900-36 – symbolizing resilience amidst turbulent times when others seek shelter from life's tempestuous moments.