And as if that weren’t already enough, the entire scene happened at sunset.

The result is a dreamy image where the rainbows look like bell jars trapping the bolt of lightning.

The rain stopped just in time as this incredible rainbow started to form right in front of me.

Double Rainbow and Lightning Photo by Jason Rinehart

Ive captured rainbows before on the parkway but never one so bright and vibrant.

The color was something to witness and takes your breath away.

Being a photographer, knowing you’re capturing something so special is a pretty indescribable feeling.

Lightning Over the Blue Ridge Mountains by Jason Rinehart

Though Rinehart was already more than satisfied with what he’d seen, something extra-special happened next.

For the photographer, the image is a prime example of inside knowledge of the environment paying off.

These are the moments I cant help but feel alive.

Lightning Over the Blue Ridge Mountains by Jason Rinehart

Landscape photographer Jason Rinehart loves photographing lightning over the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

Living in the area means that he’s become adept at reading the weather conditions.

Lightning Over the Blue Ridge Mountains by Jason Rinehart

Lightning Over the Blue Ridge Mountains by Jason Rinehart

Lightning Over the Blue Ridge Mountains by Jason Rinehart

Radar of Storms in Virginia

Double Rainbow by Jason Rinehart