Rain Painting

By Joy B

31 Oct 2009

I have a new hobby - rain painting! Lately I've been spending a lot of time riding as a passenger in and out of Manhattan twice daily. Anyone who drives to New York City daily will tell you that driving on a good day can be challenging, but driving when it's raining can be a nightmare from . . . well, you get my drift. Since I'm a passenger I take my camera every day. I do not suggest attempting this if you are driving!! I've discovered that when it's raining very hard, the windshield becomes a canvas that contorts lights and images into wonderful abstracts - hence, rain painting! If the rain is light, it creates a different effect. You obviously can't use a flash because all you get is a reflection off the glass. My husband may not feel exactly the same way, but I now wait for rain days so I can see what artwork awaits me.

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21 responses

Susan Littlefield gave props (31 Oct 2009):
An absolutely wonderful series, Joy! I definitely voted yes!!
dp * gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Lovely idea for a series / essay. RAD for sure. dp
Brenda Wilson (Deleted) said (31 Oct 2009):
Isn't it wonderful seeing the world thru the eyes of a photographer?!
diana (Deleted) gave props (31 Oct 2009):
love the series! voted!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (31 Oct 2009):
I love your water like painting photos...Beautiful series ...It does make some wonderful abstracts...Voting yes!
Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (31 Oct 2009):
I do love this series Joy and this most definately has my vote.
John Linton gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
Zerina Phillip gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Wonderful awakening. Story and photosa are awesome.
eithne mythen gave props (1 Nov 2009):
I love this series, you got some great results, voting..
ina:botao (Deleted) said (2 Nov 2009):
My vote for this marvelous collection!
Thor Rasmussen said (2 Nov 2009):
Very Good! It is interesting the way the water bends the light
Suzanne Arnold (Deleted) gave props (4 Nov 2009):
yes, love this photo collection!
Sally Sloley said (4 Nov 2009):
you got my vote!
Deborah Downes gave props (4 Nov 2009):
Fabulous series, Joy. Very artistic. Sure gets my vote.
Christopher J Chalk gave props (5 Nov 2009):
Excellent series Joy! Each image is unique and rewarding in this challenge of your "Rain"
matraguna (Deleted) gave props (13 Nov 2009):
excelent
Muhammad Jibreel gave props (28 Feb 2010):
Hey that's so cool! I think I'll do more rain painting. THanKs!
Kelley gave props (3 May 2016):
couldn't agree more! love the rain! makes everything watercolor.
Andrea Petersen gave props (5 May 2016):
Congratulations, Joy for photo essay of the week...I am glad you received that recognition and honor!!!
JPG added a link (7 May 2016):
Congrats on getting Story of the Week! (jpgmag.com)
John Linton gave props (29 May 2016):
Congrats on making Story of the Week!