End of the Road

Rocky and I were bumming around on the east side of Door County late one afternoon when I spotted this little dirt road that was heading east toward Lake Michigan.  We drove to a secluded spot and found this young woman sun bathing with her two small dogs. I asked if she wouldn't mind if I set up my easel at a spot that look promising.  The dogs were eager to play so they chased each other up and down the beach while I painted this little scene.  I was intrigued by the shaft of light emerging between the trees and how it affected the color of the water as it spread out over the lake.  This unexpected encounter became quite magical as the sun went down.  Everyone left happy.