Murder at Sunset

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A stunner Brian with a title that draws you in. I once saw a judgement of crows too in our bottom field - fascinating. I thought it was an old wives tale but it most definitely isn't!

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 26 Apr 07:35:53

Thank you ever so much, Heather, for the highly encouraging and very interesting comments. Much appreciated. When I see AND HEAR the crows gather like this it makes me tingle, especially when darkness descends. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 26 Apr 07:43:55

Really like your emphasis on the light and the restrained painting of the crows.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Mon 26 Apr 08:12:24

Fantastic cloud formation.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Mon 26 Apr 08:31:22

This is fantastic Brian!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 26 Apr 08:48:28

Beautiful Brian, I love to hear them too.. The clouds definitely have a silver lining!

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 26 Apr 09:17:31

Thank you very much, Tony, Stephen and Russell, for the great comments. Truly appreciated. Best to all Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 26 Apr 09:18:05

Thank you very much, Carole, for the kind comments. We must have cross-posted. They certainly make a racket, do they not. *smile* Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 26 Apr 09:22:24

Wow Brian this is stunning. A real apocalyptic beauty. I especially love the concentration of crows in that spot and the subtle light glimmering through the clouds.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 26 Apr 09:23:00

Thank you for the amazing comments, Carole. I was a little unsure about this one but I'm glad I posted it now. Thanks again for the thumbs up. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 26 Apr 09:41:43

A cracker and what a sky

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Mon 26 Apr 11:16:06

Thank you very much for the comments, Dennis. Much appreciated. I'm delighted you liked the sky. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 26 Apr 11:47:21

A marvellous murder Brian!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 26 Apr 15:31:11

Thank you very much, Fiona, for the kind comments. Always appreciated. I smiled at your playful "murder" comment. Thank you. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 26 Apr 15:56:52

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26/04/2021

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Oil on canvas, 90 x 90 cms. I was passing these fields on my way home from my daily walk in Oakenbank Woods, when I noticed this huge cloud and lovely sunset. The crows were getting ready to roost for the night by making their riotous flight and circuits before settling down. I tried to capture that moment with this painting. I hope a flavour of that moment is coming through.

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Brian J Mackay

I'm a retired FE lecturer (63), having taught Marketing and Geography to Travel & Tourism students for twenty years or so, and I DO miss it a bit. My wife, Diane, is from Kendal, where she introduced me to the Lake District fells, tarns and lakes. They have been a source of inspiration for me (and…

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