Calm Waters

After the vibrancy of autumn colours,

 it's time for a more reflective mood!

The Bonnechere River 

in the provincial park of the same name 

provides canoeing opportunities 

for less adventurous  paddler 

such as myself. 

Although a quiet meandering stream

 it still offers great opportunities 

for both pictuesque 

and surprising vistas.

Here's just one!

Calm Waters Leslie Snider 2016

Reference photos

November Rain

Today  is the aftermath of an early snowstorm. 

But just a few days ago I took this photo...

New weather had first brought winds 
that yanked the leaves from the trees
...then calming rains 
left drops clinging to branches.
 It inspired this pastel...

 
 

Autumn's Encore

Japanese Maple 2016- Leslie Snider

Tucked away in the corner of my garden

this pastel illustrates autumn's last flash of brilliance.

If you think this must be an exaggeration 

have a look at my source photos. 

Path in Autumn

Path in Autumn -  Leslie Snider

A companion piece to my November posting

"Capturing a Mood'.

Capturing a Mood

October seems to have disappeared rather quickly 

 with rapid changes in the weather 

from warm and balmy to cool and crisp.

The fall colours were late....my favourite maple

 peaking a few days after Thanksgiving 

rather than on the holiday 

as I've come to expect.

Autumn Pastel 2016 Leslie Snider

In this first pastel, 

I'm trying to capture 

the illusive early days of fall

where the light is soft 

and colours are just beginning to  change.

Autumn Pastel 2016 Leslie Snider

 In this second pastel 

the light is bright and sharp,

the leaf colours at their most intense.