Verdant after the Rain

This is the view I see in spring and summer behind my apartment--when looking out of my garage or bedroom window. It isn't a bad sight. Of course in the winter the view isn't as nice.

I took this picture yesterday after a night and morning of heavy rain. It was a wonderful morning with plenty of thunder and lightning to keep things interesting. The foliage seems so much greener after a storm--even though my camera doesn't quite capture all of the sight.