Another of my quick photos taken while on a subject matter research trip to Girdwood, AK. This time I was alone on a beautiful crosscountry ski trail, after cruising through an open meadow the tracks led me through a narrow dense forest where I was surrounded by the fascinating shapes of snow laden evergreen trees. Although it was a bit cold, -8 degrees Fahrenheit, and my glasses were all fogged up and frosted over I retrieved my handy camera from inside the warmth of my ski jacket and quickly clicked off a few shots. I think I found some nice trees to include in my next winter painting. It was so quiet and beautiful out there, if it weren’t for the cold I would have stayed all day.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaskan Artist
