Isn’t that pretty? Sometimes I don’t think that my fellow bloggers realize how I access these beautiful scenes that I paint at. At this particular spot, I have been go down a steep trail often grabbing trees for stability. I pick my way down very carefully and often I worry that I might go sliding down the hill! So, I had this great idea that I could have my industrious son-in-law, Luis install a rope system for me. He is a tree climber and knows life saving knots and rope systems. Who else to call upon to help me?
I love this area and I am hoping that now I can safely access my favorite location in order to paint during the winter as well. See you all down at the river!
Wow the photos just make a person want to go there. What a wonderful place to paint,
show us something!
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I am currently working on a studio painting of that scene, the photo on top. Here is a post with the painting that is one of my favorites that I did several weeks back….. scroll down to #3 painting https://yubagold.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/shenanigan-flat-north-yuba-river/
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Wow, gorgeous shots Margaret – what amazing inspiration all around you.
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Don’t I know it 🙂 I love it here. I am only 15 minutes away to the parking area and then I hike in.
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Yes, you are one lucky lady!
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I love your Shenanigan spot, 😀 looks like a magical place!
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Oh it is, I am very fascinated with it and I call it “land of a hundred paintings” after yesterday I am thinking that it is more like a “1,000 paintings” especially when I saw it with evening sun. 🙂
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❤ perfect name for it ^_^
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So gorgeous – and no wonder it is called shenanigan as it sure takes shenanigans to get there! Lucky for you to have Luis and that great rope! What a great “knotty” 🙂 guy to do that for you! ❤
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Yep…..you got that right! I was getting tired of being afraid of tackling that steep hill, had to put him to work! Well worth it 🙂
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Ha ha! Well done, Luis, and how wonderful you can get down to (and back up!) from this beautiful area. It is simply stunning there!
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I LOVE it there! yep, Luis is a keeper 😀
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An inspirational place indeed!
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Beautiful photos – a real challenge to paint because they are already so pretty! Look forward to see what you will do with them.
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I’m totally coming for a visit… what a magical world you live in!! Amazingly beautiful! 😍
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Sure! and we can hike out to all those places and do some painting and sketching…..I have been trolling for people to take me up on the “Go and Paint, doggone it!” 😉 it is truly magical, it is the reason for my plein air addiction.
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Beautiful photos, Margaret! 💕🌈 It looks absolutely AMAZING there!! 😃 Nice to have such a talented son-in-law!! 😍👍
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thank you! it sure does 🙂
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gorgeous! I do believe you’re right, many folks would have no idea of just how tricky…. treacherous, the hike to your fav spot might be!!
we seem to think… drive, park, and its all there in a nice little grassy park. right next to the car park. hehehe. from my old days hiking… I do know better.
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lol yep, I knew you would get the picture and mine includes wild life which I don’t mind as long as it does involve a Big Kitty Cat! well, too close, that is! 😉
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Smart!!! Good going Luis!
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Worth all that scrambling to get that view!
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yes it is! Now I have to make use of that rope!
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It sure is. Now that is dedication!
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Hi… yr photos are great in your podts. If I hsve the mood to paint any can I use them for art too?
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yes you can…..thank you for asking 🙂 much appreciated. I would ask that you give the credit of the photo to me. It helps to keep people (the viewers) respectful of the photographer as well. I can’t wait to see your painting/s when you do.
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Tq so much
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You are welcomed 🙂
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Thank you for appreciating my post, The smell of oil paint. I wish I could visit your river, absolutely wonderful.
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Beautiful location! It looks so peaceful.
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Oh it is, I absolutely love it there.
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I took a peek at your blog and I love your paintings! I subscribed and I am looking forward to exploring your blog. Nice to meet you by the way 🙂
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Thank you! It was nice to meet you.
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