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Well, I started this post on November 4th, only twelve days ago!  Perhaps I've managed to add Networked Blogs to my blog.  This will tell whether I've been successful.

Anyway, this is the sunrise I awoke to on November 3rd.  It was spectacular.  I've been working on a painting of this scene on and off since then.  Hopefully, I'll be showing you the painting soon.  That's all for now, folks!

Messerschmidt's Pond III



Messerschmidt's Pond III, Plein air oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 20"

This lake near me is surrounded by Connecticut state land and has a small boat launching area.  Often when I drive past, I see folks fishing, kayaking, and/or canoeing here.  One of many peaceful spots in Connecticut where residents can enjoy the wonders of nature first hand, it's a favorite of locals. 

When I began this painting last Monday, the sky and trees and reflections at Messerschmidt's looked like this.  The next day, however, when I returned to this location, the reflections were considerable changed, since the sky was overcast.  Nevertheless, I stayed with what I remembered from the day before.  What with the rain and wind we've had on and off lately, the colors have changed considerably since I painted this.