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The rainbow is known to be one of the most beautiful phenomena of nature. It’s a pretty short occurrence that happens when sunlight hits water droplets, explaining why this usually happens after a good rain. Maybe because of its quite rare and short occurrence, people seem to never miss a chance to capture the moment they see a rainbow for an artsy picture. This time, some folks online decided to share their beautiful and colorful rainbow pictures. Some of the shot taken look magical, making others believe that maybe all the legends about the rainbow are true.

Which one of these pictures do you find the most interesting? Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments down below!

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Spotted A Rainbow Cloud From My Balcony. Not As Beautiful As Aurora But Pretty Rare To See Such Phenomena In India

Spotted A Rainbow Cloud From My Balcony. Not As Beautiful As Aurora But Pretty Rare To See Such Phenomena In India

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Being an optical illusion, a rainbow can be seen in various places depending on where the sun is shining as well as where the person is standing. This is why there is a great variety of pictures that show a rainbow not only in the sky but falling through the window on various items, creating an aesthetically pleasing view. Because of its color spectrum that consists of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, a rainbow is very often used as an eye-catching symbol that draws people’s attention.

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This Is A Fire Rainbow My Family Spotted Over The Carolinas, A Rare Event That Only Lasted A Few Moments And Is Absolutely Stunning

This Is A Fire Rainbow My Family Spotted Over The Carolinas, A Rare Event That Only Lasted A Few Moments And Is Absolutely Stunning

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Bought A Window Prism, Immediately Discovered Treasure At The End Of The Rainbow

Bought A Window Prism, Immediately Discovered Treasure At The End Of The Rainbow

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One of the most well-known examples of a rainbow being used as a meaningful symbol is the LGBT pride flag. Their now six-colored flag was created by Gilbert Baker who was an American artist and gay rights activist. The idea behind a multi-color flag represents the celebration of everyone being different by their gender, race, and age, and despite these differences, standing together. At first, the flag had 8 colors, each having a different meaning. The history reveals the explanation of these meanings: “At the top was hot pink, which represented sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow signifying sunlight, green for nature, turquoise to represent art, indigo for harmony, and finally violet at the bottom for spirit.”

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Rainbow Shield Activated

Rainbow Shield Activated

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain that? It looks like two rainbows, pointing in opposite directions!

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What are some other symbols and interpretations involving rainbows that we should know about? This phenomenon is also used in art, literature, and religion, explaining the rainbow as a link between the earth and heaven. It usually has a positive connotation as it is associated with the sun and light. The rainbow has become an inspiration for many artists who love to create romanticized pictures adding an element of a rainbow.

Does this phenomenon also have a special meaning to you? Share your thoughts in the comments down below!

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The Sun Hit This Freshly-Paved Tarmac Just Right And Made A Real-Life Rainbow Road Through Polarized Lenses

The Sun Hit This Freshly-Paved Tarmac Just Right And Made A Real-Life Rainbow Road Through Polarized Lenses

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Left My Christmas Lights Up. Laziness Paid Off For Once

Left My Christmas Lights Up. Laziness Paid Off For Once

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Me And My Girlfriend Were Walking In The Woods The Other Week And Saw A Rainbow Pool For The First Time

Me And My Girlfriend Were Walking In The Woods The Other Week And Saw A Rainbow Pool For The First Time

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Picture like this have been posted 20+ times on BP already, but in case you are wondering, this oil is a natural cause and not via pollution.

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2020 Is So Messed Up, Even The Rainbows Can't Get It Right

2020 Is So Messed Up, Even The Rainbows Can't Get It Right

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The Intensity Of This Rainbow Refracted Through My Aquarium

The Intensity Of This Rainbow Refracted Through My Aquarium

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The Reflection From My Window Decal Makes My Toilet Look Like A Quest Item In A Video Game

The Reflection From My Window Decal Makes My Toilet Look Like A Quest Item In A Video Game

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This Perfect Rainbow In My School’s Science Hall

This Perfect Rainbow In My School’s Science Hall

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you, perchance, studying the refraction of light and wavelengths?

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Rainbow From The Window Lines Up Perfect On Stove

Rainbow From The Window Lines Up Perfect On Stove

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My Christmas Lights Refracting Through My Glass Of Water

My Christmas Lights Refracting Through My Glass Of Water

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This Rainbow Coming Out Of Our Dumpster

This Rainbow Coming Out Of Our Dumpster

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A Perfectly Circular Rainbow Made By My Door’s Peephole During Sunset

A Perfectly Circular Rainbow Made By My Door’s Peephole During Sunset

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The Light Passing Through The Prisms On My Front Door Made My Dog Look Like David Bowie

The Light Passing Through The Prisms On My Front Door Made My Dog Look Like David Bowie

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A Vibrant And Clear Spectrum Of Colors Refracting Through My Apparently Prismatic Window Onto My Arm

A Vibrant And Clear Spectrum Of Colors Refracting Through My Apparently Prismatic Window Onto My Arm

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The Sun Is At The Right Angle To Make A Rainbow In My Faucet

The Sun Is At The Right Angle To Make A Rainbow In My Faucet

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The Sun On My Window Made A Rainbow That’s Split In Half By My Chair Leg

The Sun On My Window Made A Rainbow That’s Split In Half By My Chair Leg

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Note: this post originally had 197 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.

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