May 2020 - Arnold Arboretum - Title: Sprite

This child stopped to speak with me one morning. I was, to be honest, thrilled. Her guardian was off stage right pushing a baby in a pram. We exchanged park talk and eventually the adult in charge wanted to leave. The child did not. Such perfection in a day was not to be missed. After a bit the sprite scooted off with a wave and "See you tomorrow."

I was working on two other images that included people in masks. I decided they really bothered me -- in fact, made me cringe. The only reason I kept this one, is because I wanted to remember my encounter. It was a gift.