Canada Geese fly in 'V' formation, so there is always a 'leader'. Because the leader gets tired, they alter this position in flight. It seems that those behind fly in the cover of the forward ones which makes their task easier. Thus the leader gets a break when he or she drops back and lets another take the front position. This one was 'first up' and so led the way for the others. I have noticed that the old Chinese artists frequently painted a solitary bird staring off into space, enticing the viewer to wonder just what was attracting the bird. I used that ploy in composing this watercolor of a lone Canada Goose.
Monday, August 31, 2009
First Up
Canada Geese fly in 'V' formation, so there is always a 'leader'. Because the leader gets tired, they alter this position in flight. It seems that those behind fly in the cover of the forward ones which makes their task easier. Thus the leader gets a break when he or she drops back and lets another take the front position. This one was 'first up' and so led the way for the others. I have noticed that the old Chinese artists frequently painted a solitary bird staring off into space, enticing the viewer to wonder just what was attracting the bird. I used that ploy in composing this watercolor of a lone Canada Goose.
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