“There’s a storm across the valley, clouds are rolling in” as the words go in John Denver’s song. It’s fascinating that different elements can come together to create a scene worthy of recording, and here the clouds, mountains, horses, the meadow and a rainbow all collude to offer a photographic symphony. There are four layers: three ground layers and the sky, each distinct with unique textures and lighting. The rainbow appears to descend between the distant mountains and the nearer hills while the horses graze in the foreground.

So much for a “lesson” in composition and opportunistic photography. Maybe verbal fluff too! Otherwise, simply enjoy the picture for its uniqueness.