In the Canadian Rockies, hazy sunlight filters down through the mountains, dancing on wind-driven ripples of water and bathing the trees in its permeating glow. The golden-brown hues of autumn add a rich warmth to the landscape. A bull moose steps lazily around in the lake, feeding on the abundant aquatic vegetation. The scene is rich with sounds, textures and light, one last burst of color and life before the season changes to silent winter. I enjoyed the opportunity to paint diffused light reflected from a pond in the Canadian Rockies, with one of the largest North American animals appearing quite small in relation to the vast landscape. - SL