Hi JM, that was really nice to see this beautiful painting, when me and my hubby saw that we both said that the nature is so beautiful when there are not many human being, because of our human nature of destroyers we often forget to collect our garbage after picnics and by accident can cause fire of a forest in a dry season.
Looking at this painting water is crystal clear and I love the way you managed to reflect blue sky. The scene but also because you were talking about the brothers reminded me the movie "A River Runs Through It" by Robert Redfort.
Is that your family where you have 6 brothers altogether? That must be a big family by now when everyone has own family and children. It is also good when siblings still come together like in old time on such occasions, the older we are the less time we have to be together and might regret missing such moments later.
It was funny that Tim noticed such a little detail :)
Hello stef1 and thank you for your thoughts. I hadn't heard from you for awhile and so I'm happy to know that you are alive, well and active. Yes, there are six brothers in the family, and also four sisters. Counting our mother and father, that meant twelve people sharing the same house. There was never a dull moment.
The Redford film is a masterpiece, but Norman Maclean's novel, on which the film was based, is the real classic. It's an unforgettable story and when you read it, you won't be surprised that Robert Redford decided to make a film adaptation of it.
Yes, Tim's noticing of Pat's left hand is a beautiful detail and it sums up the bonds of love and friendship shared by the brothers. The same is true for the rest of the family as well. We live in various parts of the country, but we are still all very close.
Thank you again for writing and taking the time to share your thoughts. I always enjoy hearing from you. Best wishes to you and your husband.