Bash Bish Falls, May 26th and June 24th

Returning to Bash Bish Falls in May and June was a much more pleasant experience than the mild madness of our February visit (see Bash Bish Falls, Valentine’s Day).

I had an explorer’s determination to create a large painting on the spot on May 26th. But it was just after Memorial Day and, to discourage crowds during ongoing lockdown, it seemed that every scrap of potential parking had been closed off. I was not happy. Mark, driven by ingenuity or an overwhelming desire to get me out of the car and earshot, discovered a back road. It was a bit of a hike from the falls but all was not lost – yes, that had been the level of hyperbole before parking.

Oh yes, and I have made a video..

 

Bash Bish Falls, 11:00 am, May 26th, 2020
Bash Bish Falls, 11:00 am, May 26th, 2020
Bash Bish Falls, Early Morning, June 24th, 2020 Private Collection
Bash Bish Falls, Early Morning, June 24th, 2020. Private Collection
Bash Bish Falls, 10 am, June 24th, 2020 Private Collection
Bash Bish Falls, 10 am, June 24th, 2020. Private Collection

After I finished painting on May 26th, Mark volunteered to collect the car and pull up near the service road, which was a much shorter walk. I did the picture of the trail while I was waiting. And I am well aware that there is only one hero in this story…

Trail, Copake Falls, 12 pm, May 26th, 2020
Trail, Copake Falls, 12 pm, May 26th, 2020

 

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