Their leaves rustling softly in the breeze.

The river flows smoothly, its surface reflecting the sun's rays,

And its gentle voice fills the valley with a soothing melody.

As I walk along the winding stream,

I notice the subtle changes in its song,

From gentle murmurs to louder cascades,

Each ripple echoing through the forest, a perpetual hum.

My footsteps quiet on the mossy bank,

I breathe the fragrant scent of dampened earth,

And let the gentle lapping of the water soothe my skin,

Until the world narrows down to just the sound of the stream,

River Reflections by Darko Topalski

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: ±12x16in (30X39.5cm)

Schipfe waterfront

Limmat-Club Zürich

Münsterbrücke

Storchen Zürich

Quaibrücke

Pictures shot by night along the Limmat river, Zurich city center. 30 sec exposure, f 1/16, 50 mm

North End Gallery Opens “River Reflections”

“River Reflections” is North End Gallery’s November show featuring gallery artists Jim Doussard and Helene Vonnegut. Both artists are inspired by the rivers and natural beauty of Southern Maryland. Mr. Doussard expresses his inspiration with vivid abstract landscape paintings. In addition, he creates stunning chronometers using a variety of antiques and accompanies each clock with an imaginative…

Sammamish River | 2016 Summer