Aspire Fall Nonetheless

Nonetheless

Be sure to check out the timelapse video here to see how this painting began - you may be surprised by its initial abstract appearance

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest

I discovered this vista during a hike along a forestry road

I caught this subject during a late summer afternoon

Aspire Fall NonethelessThis moment in the Great Smoky Mountains caught my eye because of the distant highlight on the surface of the water, just around the bend and slightly concealed behind the trees. I always want to know "what's around the bend." In this instance, I couldn't get there (no waders on that day), but I loved the overall contrast and balance within this subject.