#2487 "March Morning Jim Day Rapids"

The rain had ended. The northerly winds and colder air were on their way but for a while, the plein air conditions were terrific. The water was calm. The spring birds were playing the background music. Canada geese were landing in a talking up a storm as well. The geese were staking out chunks of ice in anticipation of the nesting season. There were several large flocks of geese flying overhead and they were chattering happily and very pleased to be arriving back home. The nature of Singleton Lake is really quite inspiring. 

The precipitation edge deformation zone was still evident overhead as the storm pulled away slowly to the east. The blue sky on the ridge was on the southwestern horizon. As I painted, the northerly breeze started to develop and shredded streets of turbulent stratocumulus were developing. 

Plein air encourages me to just lay in the facts in terms of shapes and colours. I can see the details but frankly, they are not needed and just get in the way. 

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