Every stage of the life is beautiful. When snow covers all the ground , it leaves the dried cattail grass looking striking. The cattails look like they have a purpose to be there – to spread the seeds. They appear to be hardy and strong with leaves like sharpened blades. The tips of the leaves bend and twist in their own way, like winter dancers. Imagine when they were once green and straight. The snow enhances their  earth-toned beauty at this stage of life.

 

These two turkeys were found at the farm where Louise always buys cage-free organic eggs. Louise was amazed by the way the tom displayed his feathers and projected the bright color on his head. After this inspiration, Louise tried to express the fluorescence and layers of turkeys’ feathers. The differences she found between the male and female turkey were intriguing.

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Louise creates a touching atmosphere with the strolling turkey couple among the wild cattail clusters on a snow-covered, misty day. The yellow string on the male’s right foot symbolizes his freedom from limitations. For humans, this freedom could be retirement or relief from a burden, obligation, or when their souls are set free. The misty, bitter cold makes the bond between this couple even stronger . They conquer the past and endure through the present together. Louise hopes that the viewers can be inspired  and encouraged like she was.