I noticed in the clouds a while ago, a coloration similar to a rainbow, but wasn't an actually rainbow. It was a little humid that day, and I assume that it is caused by the moisture in the air. I guess I should ask my old physics teacher who took to joyful mystery away from the idea of how rainbows are made, but actually gave me an answer that made me smarter. Either way, it was really interesting to see in the sky.
Higher humidity in the air creates a rainbow in the clouds from the sun Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Chico Calif.
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Higher humidity in the air creates a rainbow in the clouds from the sun Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Chico Calif.
Allie Enyart, 4 (left) and Mike Enyart (right) ride past wildflowers that bloom near the entrance to Wildwood Park in Upper Bidwell Park Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Chico Calif.
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A bee pollinates wildflowers that bloom near the entrance to Wildwood Park in Upper Bidwell Park Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Chico Calif.
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Wildflowers bloom near the entrance to Wildwood Park in Upper Bidwell Park Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Chico Calif.
As a photojournalist I am always looking for creative and interesting images. When cold and dreary weather comes, it is hard to find something that packs a bunch. The recent rains have left Chico a gloomy and damaged place. But I chose to focus on the beautiful things.
On her way to grade papers, CSUC English and Business Communication Professor Linda Rogers, carries her rainbow umbrella through the rain in Downtown Friday , March 18, 2011 in Chico, Calif.
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Jo Lillis (top) watches Big Chico Creek atop the bridge at Sycamore Pool at One Mile Recreation Area Friday , March 18, 2011 in Chico, Calif.
DeGarmo Park has been in development as a great open park for the north side of town. When the newly laid grass began to show a yellow dried out look, people began to question the integrity of the fields. As it turns out, it is suppose to look like that. The grass goes dormant in the winter, which presents its yellow color usually associated with dried dead grass, and will regain the color back in the spring and summer months. So not to worry... hopefully. Because the yellow really doesn't look right.
Bobby Henry walks her dog Holly past the soccer field grass that has turned yellow at DeGarmo Park Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Chico, Calif.
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The soccer field grass can be seen as a dried yellow in comparison to another batch of green grass at DeGarmo Park Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Chico, Calif.
Who would have thought green and yellow would become the unofficial colors of Chico. Thanks to Aaron Rodgers, Greenbay Packers quarterback set to play in Superbowl XLV, his hometown has been placed on the map. No matter a win or loss, Rodgers will be strongly supported be the fans in Chico. The town has been draped in decorations of green and yellow. Over the last week I have been scouring the town for the prideful pictures and video. If Rodgers lead the Packers to a win, the colors might become the official colors of Chico.
Pleasant Valley High School Spanish teacher Lee-Ann Calhoon wears a cheese head in her class that celebrated almuni Aaron Rodgers Friday, February 4, 2011 in Chico, Calif. The school traded its blue and white school colors to wear green and gold in honor of Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers who is set to play in Superbowl XLV.
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Golden Valley Bank Marketing Officer Sean Sullivan (left) and President and CEO Mark Francis (right) take a look at an authentic Aaron Rodgers' signed jersey that was on display in their bank in celebration of the local hero Friday, February 4, 2011 in Chico, Calif. The bank and other business honored Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers who is from Chico and is set to play in Superbowl XLV.
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Mike Mathis, co-owner of The Horse Store with wife Donna Mathis, stands in front of their display horse Dupont who is decorated in Packer's gear Friday, February 4, 2011 in Chico, Calif. The business honored Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers who is set to play in Superbowl XLV.
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Pleasant Valley High School gathered in Varley Gym to celebrate almuni Aaron Rodgers Friday, February 4, 2011 in Chico, Calif. The school traded its blue and white school colors to wear green and gold in honor of Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers who is set to play in Superbowl XLV.
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Pleasant Valley High School Spanish teacher Lee-Ann Calhoon shows off her custom designed shoes as she wears a cheese head in her class that celebrated almuni Aaron Rodgers Friday, February 4, 2011 in Chico, Calif. The school traded its blue and white school colors to wear green and gold in honor of Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers who is set to play in Superbowl XLV.
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Pleasant Valley High School Principal John Shepard wears a "Go Packers" t-shirt as he looks toward the cheesehead to celebrated almuni Aaron Rodgers Friday, February 4, 2011 in Chico, Calif. The school traded its blue and white school colors to wear green and gold in honor of Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers who is set to play in Superbowl XLV.
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Butte College's President Diana Van Der Ploeg (left) gets the crowd to cheer as she honors Aaron Rodgers with students, faculty and staff for Packers/Butte College Pride Day Thursday, February 3, 2011 in Chico, Calif.
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Doug Cummings shows his tattoo for Greenbay as Butte College's President Diana Van Der Ploeg honors Aaron Rodgers with students, faculty and staff for Packers/Butte College Pride Day Thursday, February 3, 2011 in Chico, Calif.
The Thursday Night Market is back for another season in Downtown Chico. I love the market. There is such a great variety of things to see. The opening night had vibrant colors all around. It was great to see every one out even with the threat of rain. For those who love to people watch, the market offers an endless supply. It truly is a gem to have in the community. I remember as a kid coming down and getting lost in the crowd. For those who were here in college, I am sure you remember it too. Hope you enjoy the shots. Do they bring back any memories for you?
Bee Chang (left) hands Alese Cooper, 22 (right) a group of vibrant colored flowers she purchased as patrons walk the streets for the first Thursday Night Market of the season along Broadway in Downtown Chico on Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
Silvia Manriquez browses throught some candles on display at Cyndi Duensing's Cynsational Candle Creations booth as vibrant colors filled the streets for the first Thursday Night Market of the season along Broadway in Downtown Chico on Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
Thao Family Farms, Xee Thao (left) and Lee H. Thao (right) await the patrons that filled the streets for the first Thursday Night Market of the season along Broadway in Downtown Chico on Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
Rosie Greene, 9, picks up some strawberries from RM Farms as vibrant colors filled the streets for the first Thursday Night Market of the season along Broadway in Downtown Chico on Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
A very colorful story as I went out to cover two groups of art students create a mural on the buildings of McManus Elementary School Wednesday. The students were from Pleasant Valley High School and Chico State art majors. They worked together to paint a very bright and colorful mural with a puzzle and animal theme. It looked really nice and is one of the largest murals in town. I love images that have so much color in them. The sun was overhead positioned as a backlight to the subjects leaving not the best conditions for images, but the colors still really came out.
CSUC studio art major, Zack Stephens, 20, pains the puzzle outline as he works on a mural with a Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students at McManus Elementary School Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
Eli Stafford, 6, a kindergartener at McManus Elementary School (right) gives his input to the paint job on the mural that a Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students work on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
The yellow paint awaits to be used for a Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students mural at McManus Elementary School Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
PVHS student Pierce Hutler, 17, paint a section of a mural that a Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students work on at McManus Elementary School Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
CSUC studio art major, Lydia Thompson, 19, works on painting near the outline of a horse as a Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students work on at McManus Elementary School Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
A Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students work on a mural at McManus Elementary School Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
Studio Art Major, Vanessa Lang, 23, paints yellow onto the wall that a Pleasant Valley Art program and CSUC Art students work on at McManus Elementary School Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
