Everyone loves a good rainbow. Even the most world-weary of folk can’t help oohing and ahhing when the colorful spectrums of light brighten up the sky.
Here at Mashable we’re also big fans of rainbows, so we figured a cool collection of fantastic iPhotography rainbows would keep us cheerful as summer turns into fall.
SEE ALSO: 15 Mesmerizing iPhone Photos of Cloudscapes
Take a look through the photo gallery. Let us know in the comments which images make you ask that famous question: “What does it mean?”
1. Double Rainbow by Brian Ball
Intense colors give this double rainbow the woah-factor.
2. Double Rainbow by Dirk Dallas
"This was taken while driving outside of Roswell, New Mexico. It was quite a sight, so much so that people literally turned off the highway just to take pictures of it," says iPhotographer Dirk Dallas.
"And the timing of seeing this double rainbow couldn't have been better considering the
'Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow' YouTube video just started going viral that same week that I took this."
3. Rainbow Along Ala Wai by Allyson Ota
Snapped along the Ala Wai Canal in Waikiki, HI, this subtle rainbow looks like a bridge over the water.
4. Rainbow by Eduard van Amstel
A rainbow adds a touch of magic to even the most boring of views.
5. Rainbow by Damian Smith
The grain and saturated colors make this image look like a still from a vintage TV show. Captured near the Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland, Instagram's X-Pro II filter provides the effects.
6. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow..." by Robert-Paul Jansen
The reflection of the rainbow adds another dimension to this great shot. ProHDR and CameraBag helped with the magic.
7. Rainbow by Yoko Foto
We adore the simplicity of this sweet crop.
8. Full-on Double Rainbow Sunset iPhone Panorama by Kevin Baird
"Rainbows are rare enough in San Diego, but such a brilliant one mixed with the sunset was unique," says Kevin Baird.
After the battery on his Canon 20D had died, Baird reverted to his iPhone. We think he definitely did the magnificent scene justice. To view it larger, head over to the photo's Flickr page.
9. Los Angeles Double Rainbow by Steven Greenstreet
Taken from a rooftop after a Los Angeles storm, there's something mythical about this bright rainbow. TiltShiftGen adds to the unreal effect.
10. Double Rainbow in the Badlands by Dennis Jenders
Strikingly simple elements -- the lush green grass, the grey asphalt, the dark sky -- combine to create a breathtaking image.
11. Not Quite Perfect, But Close by Jeremy Lusk
"Driving up the 395 after a hugely satisfying day at June Mountain, I was struggling to think of how the view could have been any better," recalls Jeremy Lusk.
"Huge, mineral-rich lake with unique emerald color? Check. Epic sky? Check. Soft diffused sunlight? Check.
"To be honest, the rainbow wasn't even on my checklist because that'd just be dreaming too high. But since it decided to crash the party, check."
12. Rush Hour Rainbow by Chris Brown
Set against a mundane traffic backdrop on an interstate in Colorado, this rainbow looks surreal.
13. Rainbow by Wendy Laurel
Photographer Wendy Laurel created a stunning triptych from the rainbow she spotted over the pineapple fields near her house.
14. Greenwich Park, August 2011 by Michael Sissons
Quirky and a little off-balance, this Hipstamatic photo seems to capture the urgency of grabbing the rainbow before it disappears.
15. Double the Fun by Erica Hranicka
Snapped at the Sandy River Delta outside of Portland, Oregon, several iPhone pics stitched together make up this gorgeously fun photograph.
BONUS: B&W Rainbow by Lestyn Lloyd
Shooting a rainbow in black and white can make it look sinister -- a menacing arc in the sky -- rather than the cheerful symbol we are used to celebrating.
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Here at Mashable we’re also big fans of rainbows, so we figured a cool collection of fantastic iPhotography rainbows would keep us cheerful as summer turns into fall.
SEE ALSO: 15 Mesmerizing iPhone Photos of Cloudscapes
Take a look through the photo gallery. Let us know in the comments which images make you ask that famous question: “What does it mean?”
1. Double Rainbow by Brian Ball
Intense colors give this double rainbow the woah-factor.
2. Double Rainbow by Dirk Dallas
"This was taken while driving outside of Roswell, New Mexico. It was quite a sight, so much so that people literally turned off the highway just to take pictures of it," says iPhotographer Dirk Dallas.
"And the timing of seeing this double rainbow couldn't have been better considering the
'Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow' YouTube video just started going viral that same week that I took this."
3. Rainbow Along Ala Wai by Allyson Ota
Snapped along the Ala Wai Canal in Waikiki, HI, this subtle rainbow looks like a bridge over the water.
4. Rainbow by Eduard van Amstel
A rainbow adds a touch of magic to even the most boring of views.
5. Rainbow by Damian Smith
The grain and saturated colors make this image look like a still from a vintage TV show. Captured near the Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland, Instagram's X-Pro II filter provides the effects.
6. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow..." by Robert-Paul Jansen
The reflection of the rainbow adds another dimension to this great shot. ProHDR and CameraBag helped with the magic.
7. Rainbow by Yoko Foto
We adore the simplicity of this sweet crop.
8. Full-on Double Rainbow Sunset iPhone Panorama by Kevin Baird
"Rainbows are rare enough in San Diego, but such a brilliant one mixed with the sunset was unique," says Kevin Baird.
After the battery on his Canon 20D had died, Baird reverted to his iPhone. We think he definitely did the magnificent scene justice. To view it larger, head over to the photo's Flickr page.
9. Los Angeles Double Rainbow by Steven Greenstreet
Taken from a rooftop after a Los Angeles storm, there's something mythical about this bright rainbow. TiltShiftGen adds to the unreal effect.
10. Double Rainbow in the Badlands by Dennis Jenders
Strikingly simple elements -- the lush green grass, the grey asphalt, the dark sky -- combine to create a breathtaking image.
11. Not Quite Perfect, But Close by Jeremy Lusk
"Driving up the 395 after a hugely satisfying day at June Mountain, I was struggling to think of how the view could have been any better," recalls Jeremy Lusk.
"Huge, mineral-rich lake with unique emerald color? Check. Epic sky? Check. Soft diffused sunlight? Check.
"To be honest, the rainbow wasn't even on my checklist because that'd just be dreaming too high. But since it decided to crash the party, check."
12. Rush Hour Rainbow by Chris Brown
Set against a mundane traffic backdrop on an interstate in Colorado, this rainbow looks surreal.
13. Rainbow by Wendy Laurel
Photographer Wendy Laurel created a stunning triptych from the rainbow she spotted over the pineapple fields near her house.
14. Greenwich Park, August 2011 by Michael Sissons
Quirky and a little off-balance, this Hipstamatic photo seems to capture the urgency of grabbing the rainbow before it disappears.
15. Double the Fun by Erica Hranicka
Snapped at the Sandy River Delta outside of Portland, Oregon, several iPhone pics stitched together make up this gorgeously fun photograph.
BONUS: B&W Rainbow by Lestyn Lloyd
Shooting a rainbow in black and white can make it look sinister -- a menacing arc in the sky -- rather than the cheerful symbol we are used to celebrating.
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