Grasping the Moment
"Rocks and Trees, Dunbeath Strath" - watercolour - 25 x 36 cm
When I made a sketch of this place, high up Dunbeath Strath, my main impression was one of wildness and tranquillity. Admittedly, there were sheep grazing nearby, and there was a man-made fishing pool in the river below, but these didn't impact much on the sense of isolation. Imagine my surprise on my next visit when I found that a large log cabin had been built there. It appears to be a shelter for fishing parties from the estate that owns the land.
I'm glad that I took the opportunity to make a few sketches of the area as it was when it still seemed wild and remote.
Bothy in Dunbeath Strath
Comments
Change seems always to be one step ahead of us these days. The cabin is a grand one... but unfortunately as the two photos clearly demonstrate... it dominates the solitude! A pity... for us!
Fortunately your prior sketch records the memory of that lost wilderness space!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
So good that you captured it before man made his footprint.
All the best,
Keith