We already showed how the sun can have amazing effects on the Minnesota scenery. No effect is quite as astounding however as a full spectrum rainbow! Here are some phenomenal rainbows that were captured throughout Minnesota. Whether it’s good timing, great cameras, or sheer luck, these photographers certainly snapped one-of-a-kind moments of Minnesota’s natural beauty.

  1. This church is glowing under a full spectrum rainbow in Pelican Rapids.

Flickr/Greg Ness

  1. In the MN Wetlands, this winter rainbow was captured in brilliant shades of pink and purple.

Flickr/USFWS Midwest

  1. Another gorgeous shot from the wetlands, these birds happened to fly through one of MN’s most amazing rainbows!

Flickr/USFWS Midwest

  1. Another purple and pink rainbow over the MN countryside illuminates this lucky photographer’s home.

Flickr/Ann

  1. Camp Ripley is stunning under cloud cover and this full rainbow.

Flickr/Georgia National Guard

  1. Our capitol city shines brightly under this phenomenal rainbow!

Flickr/Tony Webster

  1. Crane Lake looks wonderful under a long rainbow.

Flickr/Greg Walters

  1. A rainbow dips beautifully into the prairie in Clearwater.

Facebook/Elizabeth Jonina‎

Which on of these rainbow photos is your favorite? If you’ve ever captured a great rainbow in Minnesota, share it with us in the comments or on our Facebook Timeline to be featured on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page!

Flickr/Greg Ness

Flickr/USFWS Midwest

Flickr/Ann

Flickr/Georgia National Guard

Flickr/Tony Webster

Flickr/Greg Walters

Facebook/Elizabeth Jonina‎

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