This photograph was taken at the Greensboro Arboretum during the Summer Solstice Festival of 2008. It came across our desk as we going through the archives. We love the way people made the most of the summer downpour by sharing umbrellas and huddling together. All the giggling made us feel as if we were five-years-old again! Next time you are down in the dumps, remember, rain can, indeed, bring us together. Everyone, but the vendors, was happy that day. The Greensboro Arboretum hosts many events and always has interesting flora; truly, a photographer's delight.
We think it is perfect for to share for the Watery Wednesday and the Monochrome Weekly groups.
lol! it's funny...I think they can borrow my big umbrella...
Posted by: Norm | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Great wet shot for Watery Wednesday.
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Posted by: J Bar | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I love a good rain. I do need to get a BIGGER umbrella though, mine only has room for one!
Watery Wednesday
Posted by: Martha | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:52 AM
A similar sort of Solstice to ours. We never saw the sun.
Posted by: Aileni | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 02:54 AM
Truly amazing photograph!!
I can hear the rain and the peoples voices.
This pictures really tells a story.
I love it!
You're talented that's for sure!
Have a great day :)
Anna
Posted by: Anna | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 08:53 AM
What a lovely photo! Not the water per se, but the effects of the water!!
Posted by: Judy | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:33 AM
What a wonderful picture! I love rain photos-- and I love the smiles. These people are exuding happiness!
Posted by: lizziviggi | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Wonderful observation! It is true - must be little trouble that gives us the kick to look for one another and get closer and move in sync :) They take it well - with a smile - or is it a little discomfort because they forgot how to be close to other people.
Posted by: Ellie | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM
This shot makes me smile.
It looks like the people are happy, despite the rain.
You seldom find this in our environment these days.
Great shot!
Posted by: Nicole | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Very nice photo, sort of old-tymey looking. Sweet! Fun to see.
Posted by: mary taitt | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Much braver than I would have been. lol Gotta love the summer in NC.. totally unpredictable!
Posted by: Susan | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 02:10 PM
What a 'fun' reminder on this rainy day ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: storyteller at Small Reflections | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 04:41 PM
This is a wonderful photo. I love situations that bring folks together in such a cheerful way!
Posted by: Tammie | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 08:08 PM
What an awesome photo! The good in people tends to come out in times of need :)
Posted by: Michelle | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 09:41 PM
So, what you're saying is that these are all nice people, even if they don't know enough to come in out of the rain? ;-)
Posted by: Jacob | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:02 PM