Bandon Oregon, USA: along the Coquille River estuary
Twice recently Dale and I have parked at a little pond just yards from the Coquille River estuary along the Oregon Coast. While Dale patiently waits for a photographic opportunity, I have an opportunity to sketch. It is a wonderful way to spend a winter day.
The second day was windy. The heron fished in the little pond where the water was quiet. Fishing was awfully slow, but that made for a good opportunity for us.
Prachtige vlotte schets!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Elva...these are among my favorite birds! Are you able to get close to them or do you use binoculars or a telescope to sketch?
ReplyDeleteHi Kate …. I was using binoculars. When the subject is on my side of the car I have the option of mounting the scope on the window and can draw hands free ….. but usually we park so the subject is on Dale's side of the car so he can photograph. Sometimes I even sit in the back seat so I can use my scope and he can photograph. The car is such a good blind.
DeleteHow cool, Elva! I use binoculars too but have trouble drawing and holding them...
ReplyDeleteIt occurs to me, on sketches with a fair amount of detail, I often rough sketch (in pencil) the basic posture with my eyes, then use the binoculars to refine the details. Simplier sketches are usually done right in ink …. some sing and some crash, but the singers make the effort worthwhile.
DeleteBeautiful sketches, and I enjoyed reading how you did them in your comments here.
ReplyDeleteI love reading the adventures you have on your nature sketching and photographing outings. Your sketches add to the story.
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