In the forest is a small lake with some reeds and a bog. 
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
A primeval forest in Sweden
In two times in November have I visit Skiren-Kvicken's nature reserve in Eskilstuna for painting. It is very peaceful place with big old trees, fallen trees, dead trees and a lot of smaller trees which try to get some light. The soil is covered of green moss in big layers. Most of the trees are spruces and some heavy pines. Birch is also common and some hazel. Today it was very calm, +2° and some woodpeckers searched for insects. Some small groups of titmice passed me over in the trees and further away I heard a goshawk in the forest. I was painting soft pastel for some hours and made a break for coffee and to eat some sandwiches. It was some dampness in the air and I had a very nice time. To sit alone in the forest and make a painting gives me a very special feeling of happiness.
In the forest is a small lake with some reeds and a bog. 
In the forest is a small lake with some reeds and a bog.
They are beautiful! I remember that forest, I was there before it became a nature preserve.
ReplyDeletePS. I also edited a little of the grammar, as you told me to earlier, AnS.
ReplyDeleteI miss places like that here in the US. All that moss!
These are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I am so glad that you are able to get out like that again!
ReplyDeleteJättefina! Pastellerna blir finare och finare!
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