Ashfield Waterfall

Tucked in back of one of the cemeteries in Ashfield is a revene that hides a small brook and the path that follows it. Because of it's downward flow and the esker soil, it spills and flows gently over and around rocks and brush. The coolness of the hideaway becomes a welcome respite on a summer day.

White Resevoir

This basin was once filled with water for the city of Holyoke. Now it lies empty now as the birches start to encroach on the small stream that remains.

Sunflowers are always such a draw for me. The size and brilliance make it impossibe for me not to grab a picture. This one found it's home on our compost pile. I thought the back and stem were almost as interesting as the front.

Late October Splendar

We've been so fortunate to have beautiful days with spectacular colors. So often we go about our business and forget to look and it only lasts a very short time.

Rocky Neck Ocean View

In the early morning the sun just sparkled off the water and lit up the rocks on the shore. A breeze swept the clouds along softening the bright blue of the sky. The coolness of the September day kept the 'people' crowds at bay and we just had to share the shore with a few curious Canadian geese that were eyeing my colorful pastels with way too much interest.

Rocky Point Marsh

A week in Essex and Old Saybrook painting with twenty other artists. My idea of a great vacation. Totally exhaused at the end and very inspired.

Mary Montague Knightsville Dam Basin

A foggy morning before the heat arrived. The trees are starting to color around the edges with copper and gold. A time to savor summer before it speeds away.