Plein Air @ Pillar Point Harbor Half Moon Bay CA 加州風景寫生
I really miss painting boats, drove all the way to Pillar Point Harbor this morning. It was a very warm and beautiful day at the pier. Got a chance to talk to a couple of fishermen who liked my work. They had a tough time from covid-19, all the restaurants were closed during salmon season. Now crab fishing was delayed to December 15, a couple of whales were passing by. And they didn't feel it was fair to all the fishermen's lives, because crabbing for sport already is allowed. On the way back home I kept thinking how I could help them... (Dec. 2, 2020)
The rainy season is delayed for so long - such an unusual year. A perfect day spent in Napa, took many breathtaking vineyard images before the sunset for future reference; a beautiful late fall feeling. Another half-day spent in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Walking over 6 miles among the amazing west coast landscape surrounded by character-full cypress trees. Took the fresh ocean air in as much as possible while listening to the waves splashing on the shore and over rocks. Saw a couple of seals and sea otters, many birds... Came home and ate a five-pound roasted duck for Thanksgiving dinner without worrying about overeating...