This was painted just as the sun was going down, so it was a fast painting and fast sometimes works best for me--no time for second thoughts! Right after this, as we were putting away our gear, we saw across the pond a moose and two calves. We'd seen a buck moose in the same area in the morning. As I was driving back to Idaho Falls a couple of days later, I saw a big buck crossing the river.
It's hard to choose between these Swan Valley studies, in terms of which one is my favorite, they are all so good. I think you are exceptionally good at making a wonderful composition no matter what is in front of you, and then following through with the mood. Just lovely.
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