Lake Tahoe summers occasionally have a rainstorms, but rarely do they last until the sunsets. This day was different. As the rain fell from the clouds over South Lake Tahoe, I noticed something different about this summer storm, it’s size. Slightly hopeful there would be a mix of rainclouds and a sunset, I headed for Emerald Bay.

Parking on an overlook, Emerald Bay was covered in clouds, no light was getting through. Slightly disappointed, I sat in my van and watched the wind make lines on the water’s of Emerald Bay. There was still hope that something would happen.

As the time ticked, I began editing images and occasionally peaking out the window of the van in hopes the sunset would be good. Then, BOOM, the clouds started to turn red. I scrambled to grab my camera, the wrong lens was on.

Swapping to a wider angle lens, I stepped outside in the falling rain to snap the colorful clouds lingering over Emerald Bay for sunset. As I snapped, I looked to my right, a sunset rainbow was forming. Getting even more excited that the choice to drive to Emerald Bay for the summer storm in Lake Tahoe was paying off.

Getting wet from the rain, I watched the first sunset rainbow stretch across the sky. Glowing red-orange, the clouds and rainbow were bringing me joy. Minutes were passing, the light was changing, then a second rainbow appeared.

Moving around to create a composition for a sunset landscape photograph of Emerald Bay, I was finally happy. Snap.

A double rainbow at Emerald Bay was created.

Please allow 5-10 days for printing and shipping for this Lake Tahoe print.

Also, we have the ability to print in custom sizes and material (like wood, gatorboard, etc.), so please reach out to dalton@daltonjohnsonmedia.com with the size you desire.