Rains Collection (#6)

View of savannah habitat with acacia trees and approaching thunderstorm, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) close-up of flower, with raindrops, growing in woodland on chalk downland, Madams Wood, Park Gate Down Nature Reserve, Kent, England, June

Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowerspike, in rain, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, June

View of double rainbow over mountain landscape, Schynige Platte, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, August

View of coastline and rainbow over abandoned croft, Fetlar, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

View of river and beech trees in sunlight breaking through rainclouds, looking towards Furzehill Common, Hoar Oak Water, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, September

Stormclouds over pool in coastal grazing marsh habitat, Elmley Marshes National Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Stormclouds and rainbow over cattle in coastal grazing marsh habitat, Elmley Marshes National Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) calf, standing on woodland edge in rain, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, standing in parkland during rainfall, during rutting season, Suffolk, England, October

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) juvenile, first year male, perched on Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) branch, after rain shower, North Yorkshire, England, july (captive)

Saguaro Cacti (Carnegiea gigantea) growing in desert with approaching stormclouds, Saguaro N. P
Saguaro Cacti (Carnegiea gigantea) growing in desert with approaching stormclouds, Saguaro N.P. (West), Sonoran Desert, Arizona, U.S.A. february

View of road through prime forest habitat, with rain clouds moving down mountain, Blue Mountains N. P
View of road through prime forest habitat, with rain clouds moving down mountain, Blue Mountains N.P. Blue Mountains, Jamaica, march

Flooded farm, caused by heavy rainfall on saturated soil, west of Oakes, North Dakota, U. S. A. october
Flooded farm, caused by heavy rainfall on saturated soil, west of Oakes, North Dakota, U.S.A. october

Puddle and fallen leaves on woodland path, Kent, England, november

Rainbow over copse of mixed woodland, Pulborough Brooks RSPB Reserve, West Sussex, England, november

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, with wet plumage, sitting on lichen covered moorland rock in heavy rain shower, Powys, Wales, september (captive)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) immature, amongst heather during rain shower, Powys, Wales, september (captive)

South Side High School senior class presents It never rains a comedy in 3 acts. Poster for South Side High School senior class presentation of It never rains by Aurania Ellenbeck Rouverol

Confederate Dead: WOB. Branch, Earl Van Dorn, JH Morgan, W. Barksdale, AS Johnston, JEB. Stuart, Stonewall Jackson, JS Bowen, Zollicoffer, L

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day

Common Walnut (Juglans regia) habit, sunlit after rainfall in garden, Suffolk, England, july

Common Dog Violet (Viola riviniana) close-up of flowers, after rainfall, Bulgaria, may

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) mountain forest habitat, in low cloud after rainfall at sunset, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, june

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) young crop, close-up of leaves with raindrops, England, september

Domestic Sheep, North Country Cheviot ewe, standing in muddy pasture during rainfall, Cumbria, England, january

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, foraging on garden patio after rainfall at night, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Rain Puddle on African road

Stormclouds, Cheshire railings, Give Way sign and puddles on road, Thornley, Preston, Lancashire, England, december

View of rainclouds and rainbow over coastal strait Islay Sound, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, september

Rainbow over savannah habitat, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
Rainbow over savannah habitat, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Double rainbow over savannah habitat, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
Double rainbow over savannah habitat, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Hungarian Oak (Quercus frainetto) woodland habitat after rainfall, Pollino N. P. Southern Italy, april
Hungarian Oak (Quercus frainetto) woodland habitat after rainfall, Pollino N.P. Southern Italy, april

Rainclouds gathering over coastline, Hell Bay, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, England, september

View of desert habitat after rainfall, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
View of desert habitat after rainfall, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Common Bugle (Ajuga reptans) close-up of flowers, after rainfall, Bulgaria, may

Water running off field edge after rainstorm, Spain, may

Waterfall after heavy rainfall, Janets Foss, Gordale Beck, Malhamdale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Waterfall after heavy rainfall, Janets Foss, Gordale Beck, Malhamdale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, october

Approaching thunderstorm over savannah habitat, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
Approaching thunderstorm over savannah habitat, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Round straw bales in stubble field during rainy and misty day, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, november

View of cultivated arable field and hedgerow, with approaching stormclouds, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Short-tailed Blue (Everes argiades) adult male, resting on grass during rainfall, France, july

Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) adult, covered with raindrops after rain, resting on stem, Derbyshire, England, august

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) adult male, resting on grass in meadow, in early morning rainfall, France, july

View of farmland with stubble field, woodland on hill and approaching rainclouds, Dorset, England, january

View of beach with rainclouds at sunrise, looking towards Baggy Point, Taw and Torridge Estuaries, North Devon, England, january

Mountain Nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) adult male, close-up of head, in drizzle, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Wet desert sand dunes after rainfall, Sahara, Morocco, may

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"Rains: A Deluge of Customs and Saint Swithin's Legacy" From the iconic Morton Salt 1953 advert to the mesmerizing monsoon rain in Kerala, India, they have always captivated our senses. Just like Googie Withers in the film "It Always Rains on Sunday, " we find ourselves immersed in its enchanting embrace. As we gaze upon the view of rainclouds gathering over sand banks at sunrise in Instow village, a popular proverb comes to mind - "April showers bring May flowers. " Nature's symphony unfolds as raindrops dance on leaves and rooftops alike. A photograph captures Brooklands race track flooded, living up to its name amidst heavy rains. The overflowing Wey River reminds us of the power that lies within these cascading droplets. Intriguingly, even the Home Spirit World Paranormal Mediumship of 1887 acknowledges rains' mystical presence. Perhaps it is during these downpours that spirits find solace and connection with our earthly realm. A lone tree stands tall against a stormy sky on the horizon, symbolizing resilience amidst adversity. Utagawa Hiroshige's masterpiece "Wet Rainy Rain Raining Rains" transports us into a world where every drop tells a story. Across continents, from Banff in Alberta, Canada to remote corners of Asia like Kerala, rains shape landscapes and lives alike. A tree submerged by floodwaters serves as a reminder of nature's raw power while providing shelter for two young souls seeking refuge from an unexpected downpour. Whether it be through customs or folklore passed down generations or captured moments frozen in time through art and photography – there is no denying that rains hold an indescribable allure. They wash away sorrows and nourish life itself; they are both gentle whispers and thunderous roars echoing throughout our existence.