I set out to document something that had been quietly pulling at me for days: the rhythm of the rain. Boynton Beach had seen its share of storms that month, and instead of chasing the light, I chose to lean into the softness—the mood, the texture, and the sound that rain brings with it.
I kept things simple. I split my time between my own garden and the High Ridge Scrub Natural Area, both places I know well and feel grounded in. The sound of raindrops hitting broad leaves, the shimmer on wet surfaces, and the subtle shifts in ambient light created a kind of visual poem—one I wanted to photograph with patience.
There’s something spiritual about capturing rain—not just as weather, but as atmosphere. It forces you to slow down and see differently. The colors get deeper, the greens more vivid. Even the air feels heavier, like it’s holding stories just beneath the surface.
Gear and Approach
For this shoot, I used the Canon 5D Mark III, paired with two favorite lenses: the EF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USM and the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM. The 24–105 gave me range, letting me capture wide scenes and tight textures without switching too often. The 35mm brought intimacy and subtle depth to the stiller moments.
Mounted on the Manfrotto 055xprob Pro Tripod with a 327RC2 Grip Ball Head, I let the camera breathe—longer exposures, slower shutter, even just letting the rain become part of the frame. A large umbrella kept the setup dry enough to work comfortably, though I embraced a little mist here and there.
Reflections on the Shoot
This wasn’t about dramatic skies or bold compositions. It was about texture, emotion, and quiet. Rain has a way of erasing clutter, both in the world and in the mind. I found peace in the process, and I hope these photos carry some of that stillness with them.
