Artist's Statement: This image shows Lake Chabot as viewed from above the east side trail with the morning light hitting the eucalyptus groves and distant hills. I chose this perspective because of its serenity and calm. The reflections of Live Oak Island in the still morning water are a refreshing break from its nearby urban setting. I was particularly inspired to paint this picture by the "first light" of the morning as it danced across the grass in the foreground.