As the summer draws to a close I am seeking more water, rocks and streams for inspiration. With a heavy backpack and tripod I hiked Dupont State Forest in search of "the picture". After going up and down and all around the trails I finally find "the picture" under the bridge just yards from my car. It is not a rushing stream, no drama. Just two gentle streams coming together so as to not disturb the reflection from the trees. Nothing dramatic until you see the morning light bathing the trees, as the sun greets the morning, and the colors come alive and are reflected in the gentle water. So quietly I sit sketching and capturing the scene while at the same time becoming intoxicated by the sound of the running stream and the serenity of the early morning. I plan on returning in early October to capture the Fall colors and the changing season reflected in the gentle stream. Here is what formulated in my mind that quiet morning and that I captured on canvas.
