a moment in time…
‘Fading Light, Water’s Whisperings’ - Carolyn J Roberts (Mixed Media)
“The soul of a landscape, the spirits of the elements, the genius of every place will be revealed to a loving view of nature.”
A source of endless inspiration: the changing light, the changing seasons, the cast of characters that called the river their home…
The end of a glorious summer day. The light was fading, sounds of the day melting away, punctured only by the chattering of the swallows and house martins as they swooped and skimmed over the surface of the water, before heading off to roost. I recall sitting on the riverbank, cool drink in hand, aware of the hush that was ‘settling’ over the landscape; that period before the stars of the nighttime - both in the heavens and on land - made their appearance. The trees and tall reeds seemed to bow to the river, paying homage, before sharing stories from the day; the meandering river carrying them downstream, scattering them on the breeze…
“It is the soul that sees; the outward eyes
Present the object, but the Mind descries.
We see nothing till we truly understand it.””
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