The Natural World
Sent: 8/18/2026 6:32:13 AM

Capturing a summer thunderstorm.

Hello Subscriber,

The sun wouldn’t be up for a while yet when we were awakened to the noise of a thunderstorm. This was a new experience for our young cats! They were a little upset with the loud noise and light show. So I sat on the floor with them and we watched the storm together. I opened the window a bit, to let in the smell of rain as drops fell heavy through the still air.

Predawn Wonder

18" X 24" Oil on Panel

It brought back memories of walking as a child during a summer thunderstorm. The smell of pine needles blended with the smell of dusty soil dampened by rain. The inky darkness of the pine forest held us close as the last stars were squeezed out by clouds. Then the sky exploded in a flash of light burning the pale grey spaces between trees into our eyes even as the darkness closed in again. We counted off the seconds until the thrill of the crack sounded loud in our ears.

Our cat Mocha Latte studying the weather.

This is a detail view of Predawn Wonder. Did you know that nighttime raindrops are mainly visible as they pass in front of dark shapes? The wondrous things we discover observing the natural world!

Thank you for your interest in my artwork. Have a beautiful day!

-Vicky

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