RAINBOW OVER RED BANK

August 2nd @ 8pm

A midsummer evening thunderstorm and a rainbow. Does it get any better? This rainbow appeared over Red Bank after Friday evening’s shower, as photographed from the dock at Swimming River Park in Middletown.

Photo by Brian Donohue

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Aug 02, 2024 - 8:35 pm

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