#0451 "Go For It! - Swiftly"

Bill Swift and an unknown young lady were tackling some very challenging rapids in a Mattawa. Bill was going for it and the blonde had no choice. I tried to capture the shocking contrast in the expressions of the two different people facing the same challenge. Bill was comfortable with the challenge and having fun. His partner was terrified by it all! The photo credit belongs to Henry Georgi who captured this special moment.

As always I wanted to include the Swift name is the title. When you start down a rapid the current will take you swiftly. There is no turning back. You might try to back ferry but good luck with that endeavour in the bubbly water and foam amid all of the rocks. You are better off to just go with the flow.

The painting was based on an excellent photo by Henry Georgi that was used in the Swift Canoe and Kayak Catalogue from the mid 1990's and used as a reference with permission. I may have my share of Swift canoes and kayaks but there is perhaps one more that I need. Swift has continued to innovate the use of modern materials in this quintessential Canadian vehicle.

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