Rains Collection (#8)

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) adult female, close-up of head, with wet skin from rainfall, Ruaha N. P. Tanzania
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) adult female, close-up of head, with wet skin from rainfall, Ruaha N.P. Tanzania

View of savannah habitat with rainclouds, Masai Mara, Kenya

Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) introduced species, fawn, standing amongst bracken in rain, Knole Park, Kent, England, february

Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) adult pair, standing together on rock during rainfall, Royal Bay, South Georgia

Bertoloni's Orchid (Ophrys bertolonii) close-up of flowers, with pollinia showing, after rainfall, Italy, april

Tassel Hyacinth (Muscari comosum) flowering, after rainfall, Italy, april

Lion (Panthera leo) adult female, resting on tree branch in rain, watching prey, Nakuru, Kenya

Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) three adults, covered with raindrops after rain, resting on stem, Derbyshire, England, august

Common Green Capsid Bug (Lygocoris pabulinus) adult, resting on marguerite petal with raindrops after rain in garden, England, june

Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) adult, perched on twig in rain, Costa Rica, february

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, standing at woodland edge in rainfall, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, standing in rainstorm, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Layard's Parakeet (Psittacula calthropae) adult female, perched in tree during rainfall, Sri Lanka, december

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, shaking water from coat after rainstorm, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stags, hinds and calves, herd in rain, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) two stags, standing in rainstorm, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Yellow-fronted Barbet (Megalaima flavifrons) adult, perched on branch in rainfall, Sinharaja Forest, Sri Lanka, december

Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) adult male, spring plumage, calling, standing on heather during rainfall, Varnager, Norway, may

Moorland Chat (Cercomela sordida) adult, standing on rock in rainfall, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii) adult, walking on stones in drizzle, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

White-bellied Drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens insularis) endemic race, adult, perched on powerline in rainfall, Sri Lanka, december

Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) adult, wet from rain, standing on branch in marsh, Sri Lanka, december

Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla b. beringei) immature and baby, wet from rain, Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes N. P. )
Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla b. beringei) immature and baby, wet from rain, Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes N.P.), Virunga Mountains, Rwanda

Panama Canal - Gatun Spillway
The Gatun spillway on the Panama Canal - part of a flood control program to combat water level change brought about by torrential rain (during the rainy season)

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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.