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[–]shitfuckcuntarsewank 242 points243 points ago

Y'know. When you're outside, waiting for the last bus maybe, that kind of scene might be pretty unremarkable. You just wanna get in from the cold and wet, and get on reddit.

And now looking at it here, from reddit, in the warm, on a white browser background, all of a sudden it looks like the lushest most entrancing picture of the great outdoors.

Funny that.

[–]aqualung09 197 points198 points ago

That was very moving, shitfuckcuntarsewank.

[–]GBudee 64 points65 points ago

This is the best thing about Reddit.

[–]virtualroofie 18 points19 points ago

The endless bullshit and reposts, even this gif being one of them - yet reddit continues to surprise. It reminds me of golf. I will hit 100 terrible shots in one day, but it's the one miracle shot that keeps me coming back.

[–]TheHannahSaur 28 points29 points ago

As a Washingtonian, this is almost exactly like looking out my window right now. I think I'll stay inside...

[–]kellogn2 11 points12 points ago

As another Washingtonian, I concur.

[–]Mtsnpshots 11 points12 points ago

Seattle here. Totally agree with you.

[–]ienjoypuppies 1 point2 points ago

Here here!

[–]Wiffernubbin 1 point2 points ago

PDX douche here, I agree

[–]OneDoesntSimply 1 point2 points ago

Seattle here. Get me out of this place.

[–]Slutfur 7 points8 points ago

I wouldn't define this as "the great outdoors" XD

[–]plum13sec 2 points3 points ago

When I was in japan, when there were typhoons, the rain would be warmer than the temperature. I used to go into the middle of the road when it was deserted, and lay down and just watch the rain pour down and lightning strike off in the distance. I was at such peace

[–]HammerFoot 1 point2 points ago

Growing up in the desert, when a random storm appears that hot rain was absolutely amazing.

[–]BenCelotil 1 point2 points ago

Actually, if I'm outside and its drizzling like this and the scenery looks like that then I just a roll a cigarette and pretend I'm in some old movie.

Completely changes my mood.

[–]boomb0x 94 points95 points ago

SCAD! Good times.

[–]Sjokomelk 24 points25 points ago

Needs more SCAD!!

[–]sirwilhelmvongert 23 points24 points ago

I've made this walk in the rain many times, usually having to walk down Broughton to get to the library. Its even better in person.

[–]wardypants 7 points8 points ago

Whenever we got a good fat rain like this, I would go out in a t-shirt, gym shorts and sandals and walk around for a long time. So relaxing.

[–]probablydyslexic 19 points20 points ago

SCAD kid reporting! :D

[–]danvis3 6 points7 points ago

woop woop!

[–]seabmoby 1 point2 points ago

SC...!

[–]Zazzerpan 5 points6 points ago

Leopolds had thinmint ice cream right now.

[–]hypotheticalquestion 5 points6 points ago

Oh dear, and St. Patty's day in 3 days!

/r/savannah

[–]snarkbomb 3 points4 points ago

Makes me miss Savannah

[–]w_a_w 1 point2 points ago

Atlantan here and I've never heard that sentiment echoed from friends who are/have been residents. Visited many times and thought it was cool. A lot of places are nice to visit.

[–]Wakasaki_Rocky 1 point2 points ago

Ditto on all points.

[–]Helix_van_Boron 6 points7 points ago

That isn't the college, is it?

[–]xella34 22 points23 points ago

It's the Trustees theater on Broughton street in downtown. SCAD has over 70 buildings spread out all over Savannah.

[–]Helix_van_Boron 8 points9 points ago

Cool. I've never been to Savannah, but a couple of my friends went to SCAD. It seems like the area is a lot nicer than what I've heard.

[–]wardypants 6 points7 points ago

Some areas. It's very scattered... almost like there are safe "paths" through the city at night.

[–]myclue 5 points6 points ago

very scaddered is right. beautiful shot!

[–]doooom 3 points4 points ago

Yup. It's almost like a checkerboard of good blocks and bad blocks.

[–]wardypants 1 point2 points ago

I lived there for four years and that's the best description I've ever heard of it.

[–]hypotheticalquestion 7 points8 points ago

fyi, come over to /r/savannah if you live here!

[–]karatechops 6 points7 points ago

Oh hai SCAD ! lets head down a the road a bit and get some beers at juarez.

[–]Triterion 1 point2 points ago

Anybody know if that homeless lady that screams in the park is still there? Everybody just called her "Lady that screams in the park"

[–]crazyartfreak 1 point2 points ago

Dont know about her, but crazy shouting christian sign guy is still making the rounds every morning.

[–]every1else_has1 1 point2 points ago

Can someone who is there currently tell Johnny to set up a Zunzi's here in LA?

Thanks.

[–]lovephotogyou 1 point2 points ago

I love how we make it to the front page every few months.

[–]jbisrael 1 point2 points ago

SCAD!

[–]giai 1 point2 points ago

Yay SCAD redditors! I know there's more of you out there...

[–]ghodan 1 point2 points ago

I'm going in the fall! :D

[–]peezy8i8 2 points3 points ago

Me too!!!

[–]pminkin 123 points124 points ago

I've watched for 45 minutes now and the rain hasn't let up. Gonna be a long night.

[–]redditor741 171 points172 points ago

Open all these links at the same time and magic happens. Also ctrl + to zoom the gif.

http://www.rainymood.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMnrl0tmd3k

http://i.imgur.com/EyMXC.gif

[–]BobSalawalatski 114 points115 points ago

[–]itsHIMM 3 points4 points ago

Mother fuckken Godot; Fragrance of Dark Coffee Jazz, good shit.

[–]Degru 1 point2 points ago

Love this. I could stare at this for ages.

[–]Schickm86 1 point2 points ago

This is the 1st gif I've bookmarked since that one with Olivia Wilde playing with her boobs.

[–]ELEVENTY_THREE 7 points8 points ago

Don't forget to F11 that browser.

[–]nighttrain83 6 points7 points ago

Suddenly I feel the need to put a sweater on and drink some black coffee. Funny how the brain works.

[–]milleribsen 3 points4 points ago

damn, now i have to pee.

[–]Lemuria_91 1 point2 points ago

[–]Dazbuzz 1 point2 points ago

Why is the sound of a thunderstorm + rain so damn relaxing?

[–]Hara-Kiri 1 point2 points ago

God knows, but I've fallen into the habit of falling asleep to it every night.

[–]Venezino 1 point2 points ago

Try http://www.solopianoradio.com/ for your music with rain needs.

[–]twinfoxes 1 point2 points ago

I am in love with you.

[–]Jay21310 1 point2 points ago

UPVOTE

[–]metallicapanda 1 point2 points ago

what a fantastically peaceful way to end my evening. I..... I love you, redditor741................. no homo.(that is, if you are a dude) :3

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points ago

Better build an ark.

[–]Se7en_Sinner 3 points4 points ago*

And gather 2 of every animal. Here's some pokeballs, get to work.

[–]I_wwebsite 2 points3 points ago

And now I have to pee

[–]Takasheen 87 points88 points ago

I like this one more

[–]ireddit_didu 12 points13 points ago

How do you create gifs like these? These are the only gifs i like on reddit.

[–]ancientworldnow 18 points19 points ago

There's a whole subreddit dedicated to them.

[–]no_talent_ass_clown 31 points32 points ago

You may like the website, http://iwdrm.tumblr.com/.

[–]iccccceman 6 points7 points ago

I wish this guy updated more.

[–]relax_bearista 1 point2 points ago

They have a gif of Sedmikrasky! Love that movie.

[–]UseThe4s 1 point2 points ago

Do digital photo frames play gifs? If so, I'm buying a bunch, uploading one to each and plastering my walls. Gonna get all fuckin Hogwarts up in here!

[–]vierce 1 point2 points ago

Fucking love Oldboy.

[–]PneumonicFungus 12 points13 points ago

They're called cinemagraphs.

[–]mindbleach 1 point2 points ago

Keyword: "cinemagraph."

[–]samxel 1 point2 points ago*

never mind.

[–]Itchy_Asshole 8 points9 points ago

Is there an upscaled version for like a desktop? I would really like to have this as my desktop.

[–]honi 6 points7 points ago

I once yondered an internet search for such a thing. I came back empty handed to a broken family and a bottle of jack

[–]funnelbc 1 point2 points ago

Oh yes please!

[–]apullin 2 points3 points ago

You fool ... you should have posted this as it's own submission.

[–]Punkfarter 15 points16 points ago

Ahhh....SCAD. Greatness.

[–]gold13 15 points16 points ago

...waiting for the ghoul to pop out and scream

[–]Alascar 5 points6 points ago

So I wasn't the only one who is this paranoid.

[–]mateogg 9 points10 points ago

where's The Doctor??

[–]The_Director 2 points3 points ago

Close enough?

[–]someFunnyUser 14 points15 points ago

who can make this a live android wallpaper?

[–]fuzzby 5 points6 points ago

I did this and to be honest it looks quite pixelated on my 1280x720 Nexus.

[–]SecondToNone 24 points25 points ago

That would probably be because it's not a 1280x720 .gif.

ಠ_ಠ

[–]Degru 1 point2 points ago

I wonder how laggy an HD gif would be...

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

Wow. Wouldn't that be cool?

[–]patentlyabsurd 1 point2 points ago

My first thought too. Very subtle.

[–]SirBerrington 8 points9 points ago

Is this downtown Savannah, GA?

[–]Ryuho 6 points7 points ago

I have a feeling it's already done, but this should be in /r/asmr

[–]danE3030 3 points4 points ago

I just posted it there, that subreddit is wonderful.

[–]The_classic_Stoner 1 point2 points ago

Yesssss. i opened this and it was instant asmr.

[–]The_classic_Stoner 1 point2 points ago

Yesssss. i opened this and it was instant asmr.

[–]doctechnical 11 points12 points ago

Now playing: "Reign O'er Me" by The Who.

[–]StramanamaMama 9 points10 points ago

[–]riccarjo 2 points3 points ago

ಠ_ಠ

[–]solarparade 1 point2 points ago

Why did I click this?

[–]matto113 5 points6 points ago

3 days till st pattys wooooo

[–]no_talent_ass_clown 4 points5 points ago

If you're looking for more like this check out

If We Don't, Remember Me

http://iwdrm.tumblr.com/

[–]mocks_stuff_in_pics 3 points4 points ago

Obviously fake, green lights never last that long.

[–]Gigzara 2 points3 points ago

Blade runner.

[–]facefail 4 points5 points ago

checks comments to make sure nothings going to fucking pop up at me and give me a terror stroke

[–]ebrown87 3 points4 points ago

I loved this city for 4 wonderful years. Went to SCAD for two and worked at Locos on Broughton street for another two. Glad to hear of other SCAD and SAV people alike are here. Wish I could visit soon. OL' RAIL PUB!

[–]peezy8i8 1 point2 points ago

I'm going to scad in the fall, anywhere for a waitress to make good tips? I plan on living off campus so I really need to make some moneyyyy. :/ I also have facial piercings and pink hair. I'm assuming a bar is about the only place that'd hire me.

[–]KRSFive 3 points4 points ago

That street is going to be crowded this saturday.

[–]Armyless 2 points3 points ago

I hate that I always look/listen for the pattern to repeat.

[–]mindbleach 1 point2 points ago

I've seen nonrepeating generators that allow you to play with the sound in frequency space, but I can't seem to find any of them.

[–]cccmikey 1 point2 points ago

There are many sleep sound simulators for android, but boy is it hard to find any that don't have repeating artefacts under 20 seconds. Even most white, pink etc noise recordings have subtle repeats that either show up in your midrange or sub. I've only found two noise generator apps that seem to produce no artefacts, but one is ugly and can't be backgrounded, and the other is so badly coded that when you change orientation or try to exit, it force closes and won't stop playing until you reboot. Can't even stop it with task killers.

[–]doctechnical 5 points6 points ago

[–]ImAnOldfag 6 points7 points ago

SCAD, as in the SCAD theater on Broughton Street? That's what it looks like, anyways. I'll be down there this weekend for St. Patty's, can't wait to get back to the SAV.

[–]tjsfive 2 points3 points ago

That is so calming.

[–]kwangqengelele 2 points3 points ago

All I want is this desktop sized and to be able to set it as my background in Vista.

[–]jekessle[S] 4 points5 points ago

For vista, try windows dreamscene

[–]Shanksterr 2 points3 points ago

Broughton Street represent!

[–]jonnygc8 2 points3 points ago

waited for an hour for traffic light to change. missed dinner.

[–]hopscotchking 2 points3 points ago

I miss that street! Anyone else used to live in Turner Hall?

[–]Xedeous 2 points3 points ago

Had to come to the comments first to make sure nothing pops out... I'm on to you reddit...

[–]sukiiii 2 points3 points ago*

That gif cinemagraph was made by Fromme-toyou.

There's also an app for iPhone where you can create these type of gifs, the app is called Cinemagram

[–]jbixler 2 points3 points ago

Good ole Broughton Street. This brings back memories! I spent many an evening in that theater.

[–]n0ggy 2 points3 points ago

[–]swedishmousehafia 2 points3 points ago

C-PORT REPRESENT!

[–]Sancer 2 points3 points ago

I was fisted once.

[–]peezy8i8 2 points3 points ago

SCAD! My new home! :)

[–]UnknownArchive 4 points5 points ago

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

title comnts points age /r/
Take a few minutes to relax 0coms 1pt 7hrs gifs
silent rain 0coms 1pt 8hrs GifSound
apparently you can always repost this picture with a new title and you're guaranteed to make it to the front page 0coms -1pt 1mo pics
I find this comforting 30coms 389pts 1mo gifs
Just a relaxing rain. 22coms 128pts 2mos gifs
My new favorite gif, strangely calming. 272coms 1084pts 3mos pics
Can't look away, so calming. 78coms 412pts 5mos pics
I don't know why, but I love this 515coms 1439pts 7mos pics

source: karmadecay

[–]_phedex 3 points4 points ago

Broughton street! I lived a just few blocks down from this spot! <333

[–]Rizzetta 1 point2 points ago

It's beautiful and captivating x

[–]nonroboticvoice 1 point2 points ago

aw shit I know right where this is

[–]LukeLukez 1 point2 points ago

Where is my mind....probably here

[–]thenewguy32 1 point2 points ago

Anyone know how to set this as a desktop background?

[–]UggUlf 1 point2 points ago

Now, but this on in the background:

http://weather.ambient-mixer.com/light-thunderstorm

[–]ryanhg80 1 point2 points ago

This makes me miss Savannah :)

[–]Smowling 1 point2 points ago

add http://www.rainymood.com/ in background.

[–]foodsnobb 1 point2 points ago

Love Savannah!!

[–]jekessle[S] 1 point2 points ago

I like this gif even better with this

[–]DiamondShoals 1 point2 points ago

Are you a student at SCAD?

[–]rjory 1 point2 points ago

watch it with this http://www.rainymood.com/

[–]WalterBishopMethod 1 point2 points ago

I want this kind of thing as a desktop wallpaper so badly. Are there any animated desktop solutions that are half decent?

[–]fafol 1 point2 points ago

Plenty of great cinemagraphs like this at /r/cinemagraphs

[–]lemcott 1 point2 points ago

oh hey! that's my android's live wallpaper!

[–]narkee 1 point2 points ago

Why is it high res gifs like these seem to load instantly, but the super low-res dithered to hell gifs load like ass?

[–]Gfresh404 1 point2 points ago

Was anyone else a little paranoid while watching this

[–]Decon87 1 point2 points ago

We need a database of .gif's like this in 1080p so that we can use them as moving backgrounds.

[–]Fellow_Minnesotan 1 point2 points ago

Is anyone else slightly afraid to watch these thinking somethings going to pop up from the bottom?

[–]pterid 1 point2 points ago

I prefer the one with the Doctor in.

[–]vlosan20 1 point2 points ago

CAN WE HAVE A SCAD REDDIT MEET? YES?

[–]Senor_Wilson 1 point2 points ago

Any one else notice the velociraptor peaking its head around the side of the building while eating grass?

[–]chapalap 1 point2 points ago

First pic I've seen of my hometown since I've been on reddit.

[–]MissShelty11 1 point2 points ago

I can walk there in two minutes if I wanted to right now. I love this town

[–]xG33Kx 1 point2 points ago

This is one of the finest .gif's I've ever seen.

[–]alienomega 1 point2 points ago

Ahh, I miss SCAD and Savannah, thanks for the image!

[–]blink-me 1 point2 points ago

This is cool and all, but please stop reposting it. Karma isn't a thing.

[–]Ianras 1 point2 points ago

The sad part is, the person who first posted it actually posted photo credits as well.

Good guy redditor.

[–]newmorningbobz 1 point2 points ago

Karma Decay sez 8 times so far on Reddit alone. (http://karmadecay.com/i.imgur.com/EyMXC.gif)

[–]tombodadin 1 point2 points ago

Ah my home town! Very nice. Saved.

[–]theillinestvillain 1 point2 points ago

Did anyone else expect something to pop out and scream at them, or was that just me?

[–]Macrz 1 point2 points ago

Just come to Portland to see this all day everyday

[–]Whiskeyfuelsme 1 point2 points ago

Fuck yeah Savannah!!!! My favorite city ever.

[–]rumpleforeskin16 1 point2 points ago

Why do I want to be there so badly...?

[–]piningforthefjords 1 point2 points ago*

This is the Broughton, the biggest commercial street in Downtown Savannah that isn't just about bars. It's just a few blocks away from and parallel to the river. The whole city has an the vibe, layout, and architecture of another time (like new orleans) that just makes you feel easy-breezy while you're in it!

My friend is shooting a film there; here is a cool promo piece he shot for it!

http://www.indiegogo.com/beforethenexttime

edit; THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION!

[–]Mightyskunk 1 point2 points ago

Is there any way to get this in full screen?

[–]aesamattki 1 point2 points ago

Why the FUCK is this not a live wallpaper on my phone?

[–]ohjamesk 1 point2 points ago

http://www.rainymood.com/ for optimal viewing of this gif

[–]physicscat 1 point2 points ago

This makes me miss my hometown, Savannah, especially this weekend coming up......

[–]neonraisin 1 point2 points ago

That's a real long green light

[–]Aoyoma 1 point2 points ago

I think that is downtown Savannah, georgia

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Makes me sleepy.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

It's like the Christmas Yule Log for rainy days....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MwrNBB9l2E

[–]fall0ut 0 points1 point ago

wish they would have recorded the sound of the rain.

[–]jekessle[S] 1 point2 points ago

[–]apextek 0 points1 point ago

make a great wallpaper

[–]frameRAID 0 points1 point ago

Cinemagasm.

[–]finallycreatedaname 0 points1 point ago

I could practically hear the rain while watching the gif.

[–]MikeyTwoGuns 0 points1 point ago

Hey, I use to live a few streets down from there!

[–]plumeater 0 points1 point ago

reminds me of a really old movie

[–]AbrahamLuncheon 0 points1 point ago

add sound to this and it would be mesmerizing

[–]DisRuptive1 0 points1 point ago

Can you save this image as a desktop background?

[–]RoboticSalmon 0 points1 point ago

Combine this gif with this website in the background http://www.rainymood.com/

[–]throwaway246810 0 points1 point ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEPFH-gz3wE

I like to watch it with this playing

[–]joeesmithh 0 points1 point ago

The blinking sign started to bug me after about 45 seconds.

[–]Lilyo 0 points1 point ago

Ive been thinking about going to SCAD once i finish high school but I decided I'll just stay in New York and go to Pratt instead.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

because the lights do the blinking for you

[–]Lusos 0 points1 point ago

For a short time I was inclined to go to SCAD until I saw the price... Man am I glad that I turned back to engineering instead.

[–]GringoDeMaio 0 points1 point ago

i want this to be my wallpaper.

[–]prince_of_tacoma 0 points1 point ago

My only problem with this beautiful gif is where is the picture focused? Is it focused on the streetlight in the far left? Because that is a terrible choice for a focal point in this picture.

[–]superbadninja 0 points1 point ago

Used to live in Savannah. Would love to go back some day. What a great city!

[–]carovert 0 points1 point ago

Not only I can't stop staring, but now I want more like this

[–]sheep_go_baa 0 points1 point ago

"...like tears in the rain..."

[–]Scottie0709 0 points1 point ago

How do I make this my screen saver for iPad / iPhone

[–]juicyjumbo 0 points1 point ago

I see you decided to stop by Seattle :D

[–]toastandzombies 0 points1 point ago

I love Savannah!

[–]rtilde 0 points1 point ago

I can see where it loops. It bugs me to no end.

[–]PassageBird 0 points1 point ago

This is perfect for /r/asmr

[–]plexxonic 0 points1 point ago

And saved for my new desktop at work.

[–]shroomtat 0 points1 point ago

Savannah. I used to practice in the basement studio on that street. One time slayed a pterodactyl with my guitar down there

[–]Gnome__Chomsky 0 points1 point ago

I thought this was going to be one of those scare-the-shit-out-you gifs reddit loves so much. Thanks for not doing that.

[–]Shortstack031 0 points1 point ago

is there any way i can make this my wallpaper with it being a .gif and everything? got vista (bad ik)

[–]Gutterville 0 points1 point ago

I live in london I hate the rain