This week, Southern California was drenched by record-breaking rainfalls, resulting in the usual traffic chaos, power outages, floodings, mudslides and other theatrics for which the area is notorious.

But there were also moments of beauty. I snapped these pictures from a moving car while traveling south on the 405 Freeway. The entire arch of the double rainbow was visible, but it didn’t fit into the frame.

Somehow I think John Lennon, who was killed 30 years ago, would have loved these images. (Click to enlarge).

Reinhard Kargl

Journalist and media professional currently based in Los Angeles, California. Focusing on science and technology.