tree stump in Schoen Lake campsite
pencil
We lucked into one of the nicest sites in this park. Not far from the shore, and in addition to this grand old stump, there were a pair of giant douglas firs that had grown up together, forming a saddle between them about three and a half feet from the ground. Several other old, tall cedars as well. In their crowns flitted numerous white butterflies, who once in a while would float down to eye level long enough to give Nola hopes of catching one, or at least taking a picture, but they were only teasing. As soon as she had the camera out, off they went, back to the treetops.
A Stellar's Jay came by every evening, though not for handouts. He stayed in just inside the brush line. He was quite handsome, as they all are-- black head and neck, then a deep, jewel blue body.
I did this drawing just at dusk our first night there. I had to hurry to finish it before the light disappeared entirely.
