Sunday, October 4, 2015

"Mohawk Rain"

When we were youngsters my mom and dad would take us for our annual visit to the Mohawk Trail to see autumns painting of the mountains. The drive would take us from Greenfield to North Adams MA. It was beautiful and there were the stops at the various restaurants and gift shops. They were memorable times.

There were years when we took our trip and the weather did not cooperate and the foliage had that dull look, pretty but not striking. I tried to create that look in the streamer below.


"Mohawk Rain"

The reds, yellows, browns, and gold of autumn...subdued.











14 comments:

  1. That's a beautiful streamer Alan. It represents Fall well.

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    1. Howard Levett
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      Howard it has those colors we try to hold on to for the rest of the year.

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  2. Beautiful rendition of the fall colors on that fly, Alan. Well done!

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    1. Justin Carfagnini
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      Justin it seemed to blend well, sort of that wet look even when dry.

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  3. Alan
    Excellent color combo for the upcoming fall foliage. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill they blend in so beautifully.

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  4. Beautiful. You have a gift for naming these flies, too. Love "Mohawk Rain."

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    1. Jim Yaussy Albright
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      Jim childhood memories have served me well.

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  5. Beautiful streamer, Alan, the colors ring true!

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    1. Walt Franklin
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      Walt they just seemed so right.

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