Paterson Creek Maples

I did a sketch of the lagoon on Paterson Creek at O'Connor one dreary, grey day last winter.  This is more representative of the bucolic character through the warmer months of the year.

The trees in the foreground are old Silver Maples which were disfigured by ice storm damage several years ago, and which are in decline. Silver Maple are an excellent choice for this open parkland with moist soils.

A Grey Day

I may have put more colour in this sketch than was actaully present given the grey conditions.  Hard for some to imagine, but I'm upset by the warm temperatures and melting snow.  I much prefer crakin' cold weather and bright sunny skies.