Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud
That quote, from David Reynolds of the British severe-storms group TORRO, best describes this photo, which has become one of the most popular in my portfolio for its inspirational elegance in simplicity. The hole opened between showers in an otherwise solid deck of nimbostratus, casting a subtle brightening across the cityscape. Had I trudged from office building to car on this dark, wet afternoon, without looking up, this scene would be forever lost to me and mankind. The lesson: look skyward every day. You may find lifelong and intangible rewards for one split-second decision.
Coral Gables FL (24 Mar 92) Looking overhead-SSW
25.7134, -80.2778