May 23, 2025

Relief from Drought

We've had some pretty good rain this month, which is fortunate because we were in drought conditions for a long time. We are now officially in "abnormally dry conditions." That is still a concern, of course, but at least the spring rains are helping the crops to get a good start.


The first picture of a puddle on pavement was naturally without color, but  I desaturated it to make sure it qualifies for Black and White Weekend

I took the second picture looking out a window from a medical office.


The rain has been good for trees too. This one is a redbud.


11 comments:

  1. bravo. magnifique renversement de perspective

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  2. I appreciate how you’ve found beauty even in something as simple as rain and puddles—there’s a quiet grace in those moments that often go unnoticed. It’s good to hear the rains are helping the land heal.

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  3. In this era when wildfires seem to be the norm, “abnormally dry conditions” is cause for concern.

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    1. Yes, there were wildfires nearby last year.

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  4. ...it won't stop raining here.

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  5. I think we are catching up with rain now too.
    This past week was rain every day.
    Have a happy Memorial Day weekend.

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  6. Great to see beneficial rain there. Here we are all still anxious whenever thunder storms appear, since the damage last fall. But when I visited CO it was terribly dry with a drought.

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  7. A nice reflection in your second photograph.
    Wishing you a happy memorial day weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  8. I've always liked rain but sadly it's rare around here. Nice shots!

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