This rainbow over the River Itchen had been a beautiful semi-circular rainbow, but with high winds had almost disappeared before I was able to snap it
Bright sunshine combined with tropical-style rain this autumn has meant a great many and unusual rainbows over Britain. I have never seen so many different types in one season. So quickly taking snaps of them (often through rain on windows) before they disappear, here are the ones over Southampton:
Double or multilayered rainbow over Southampton with a dark ‘Alexander’s Band’A clear bright band separating light and dark sky over the motorwayA rare upside-down rainbow or Circumzental Arc. When light shines through ice crystals which are higher up than rain