I painted this in 1981. A late evening theme as you can tell by the shadows cast. I mounted a small spotlight to enhance the Stimmung (the essence of the moment).
For the first time in thirty years an eagle flew into the setting to soar above the beauty of the day.
Where did the eagle come from? . . . He sure added an extra glow to cause a deep breath.
Well! . . . A copper-colored moth, blending perfectly with the evening fall colors, searched and found the brightest spot of the painting. Seemingly suspended in rapture, inhaling the last streams of light, the moth was the soaring eagle.
This little creature gets its strength and energy from the light source. It settled in for the evening, content, basking in the warmth from the source. . .
We also need to learn to settle down at the end of our day by absorbing and rejoicing in the gifts given us that day.
"Be still and know that I am God. . . ." Psalm 46:10
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