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TOO COLD FOR SWIMMING - NASEBY
TOO COLD FOR SWIMMING - NASEBY
The little town of Naseby is one of Otago’s little gems. It’s a dubious accolade, for as soon as it is announced – and it has been - it initiates a rush to hoard a piece of it for one’s self. Like many small but attractive towns, the price of property rises and locals are squeezed. The warmth of community is threatened. Will it soon be too cold for them to stay?
In this painting, I capture the swimming pond up above the town. I had expected to find swimmers and children running around. An unexpected southerly with a distinct chill left me with this deserted water and a lovely quietness. I enjoyed sitting here awhile.