"Dawn's Reckoning” depicts a lone cowboy riding down a steep, grassy slope beneath a stormy dawn sky. The title reflects the trials and perils faced along the trail, embodying the rugged resilience of the working cowboy. A large rock in the foreground anchors the scene, while sagebrush in the background hints at the wild, untamed landscape. The stormy dawn sky echoes the tension and promise of a new day, capturing the spirit of perseverance at dawn’s first light.