10″x8″ oil on panel

“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”

-Vincent Van Gogh

We, who love the wilderness, take risks being out in nature.  Tuesday, a black cloud loomed over the ranch.  The cloud brought: rain, flooding, and enough warning to spare tradgedy.  A flash flood, destroyed many buildings, but thankfully spared every life.