It’s raining again.
Some people instantly feel gloomy with this kind of weather, and honestly I do too sometimes. But instead of just staring at the gray sky, I decided to turn it into a small photo opportunity.
I grabbed my umbrella, stepped outside, and walked to the garden. The air felt cooler, the ground was still wet, and everything seemed a little quieter than usual. There is one particular plant there that always catches my eye after the rain. Its leaves have this special way of collecting water, as if they were made just to hold raindrops.
The droplets sit neatly on the surface like tiny beads, some round, some stretched into little ovals as they slide toward the edge. In the light, they look like small crystals scattered over dark blades of leaves. I focused on those moments—how the drops cling, how they start to merge, how they almost fall but not yet.
I photographed everything in black and white. Without color, the raindrops become brighter and the leaves turn into deep shades of gray and black. The contrast makes each droplet stand out clearly, like jewels on velvet. The textures of the wet leaves show up more strongly too, from the smooth surfaces to the subtle veins underneath.
It was a simple session, just me, the rain, and a patient plant in the garden, but it felt calming. I enjoyed chasing these tiny “crystals” with my camera.
Have a good day ahead, even if it’s raining where you are.
”To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is delight for the soul.”
