TM9518 Notes from a Winter Trail – The Clearing 36×42 oil on panel
It’s repetitious to keep saying snowfalls are magical, but there aren’t enough good synonyms. This past week I took a hike around Purgatory Chasm State Park along the Charley Loop. Snow was still clinging to the trees from a heavy snowfall, but now the sun was out and the sparkles of snow dust in the air were spectacular. Everything looked so clean and bright, I fairly danced my way into the woods (p.s. thank you to the person who compacted the snow trail!). I expect there will be more paintings from this hike, and another storm is on the way. It’s a good winter so far. Details below. Enjoy.
TM9518 Notes from a Winter Trail – The Clearing – detail from upper left and center
TM9518 Notes from a Winter Trail – The Clearing – detail from lower left
TM9518 Notes from a Winter Trail – The Clearing – detail from right of center
Teri Malo Studio 
Love this, Teri.
Thanks Chris. Isn’t winter just the most beautiful season?
Not quite so beautiful in Auckland. We don’t get snow here; it just gets cold, wet, and grey. 😆 Other parts of the country further south get snow though.
Gorgeous photos.
Thank you so much! While I do take lots of photos, my blog is devoted to the oil paintings that grow out of my hikes and photo sessions. Hope you enjoy the next posts.