I’m a little embarrassed to share this week’s adventure. It wasn’t a location I came upon in my usual haphazard way. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not too self conscious, but there is more to this image than meets my eye.

Last year in November I was checking postings on Facebook for an image shared by one of my cousins showing a family photo which included my mother and her siblings from a long time ago. In the course of my search, I came across a photo posted by Paula Ragsdale (Arsenault) showing a view of Knickerbocker Lake near its southern end, in front of her house. It is a spot I have known since our earliest years here in the region. There are lots of oak trees on the edge of the lake in that area which glow beautifully in November.

Anyway, I was so smitten with Paula’s photo that I contacted her to see if it would be OK for me to stop by sometime for my own enjoyment and possibly a photo or two. Paula graciously agreed and said it was fine to stop over anytime. I had an ulterior motive as I was sort of searching for a November photo for our 2020 calendar.

Of course, when I stopped by, it was raining. But for me, that made the scene even more interesting. I am a sucker for photos in the rain when tree leaves are wet soaked and the tree bark black. It is also, I think, a genetic preference passed down from my Celtic heritage. The scene, as you you can see, is quite muted. It’s challenging for newsprint to convey this, but online it may be a bit more revealing.

A 2020 November calendar image was recorded. But, as I have mentioned, I cannot take full credit for its discovery, and am grateful to Paula for sharing. And, might I add, to many who have shared suggestions over the years that they have thought worthy of a second look. Thanks. Its nice to hear from you.