Of dark clouds and rainbows

This is one of my favorite photographs I took in Paris. Being an amateur photographer I am surprised at the way this came out! I still remember that day as if it happened just yesterday ..

It was one of those days when you are down and out. I had a lot of worries in my mind on my job front, the assignment I was supposed to complete in France was running into rough weather and I was feeling miserable. Out there all alone with no one to share my thoughts, it was hell. So one weekend I went on a city tour all by myself. The thought of going to office the following Monday was killing me. I happened to reach "Sacre-Coeur" the sacred heart cathedral in the heart of Paris atop a hill. The view from the top was spellbinding, but the sky was overcast as if mirroring my feelings. It began to drizzle. Having being left with no options I entered the church. The peace and calm inside was eerie, the candles and the low hum of the piano soothing .. so I just sat there trying to soak in the feeling of peace and calm. It really had an delirious effect, somehow I felt better much lighter. After about half an hour I came out of the transept to a sunny day, the clouds had gone mysteriously! A rainbow could be seen on the horizon. An exquisite sight. I don't have the words to describe the same but it was a godsend. This photograph captured the moment of revelation. Once the feeling of gloom was dispelled, I spent the weekend much lighter and the week that followed saw the seemingly unsolvable issue just melt away..

I am not a very religious person, I am more of a skeptic and I take everything offered with a pinch of salt. I know its just a coincidence, but I have come to realize how strong is the power of nature to gently suggest and coax you out of a slumber, uplift your spirits. And yes, do the seemingly impossible ..