Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 28, 1916

 A day of sudden effects + great season change –

A cool rainy morning – clearing  - vivid blue cold sky – reflected in pools + wet roofs – brilliant cold sunlight

Big powerful misty clouds at noon – They mass at various points + turn the sky to a startling black, up against which are sunlit trees houses + plants

Clears at afternoon – blinding sun – clear damp air – all objects whether looking towards sun or away are flat silhouettes – weeds towards sun are frosty white –

In cornfield at sunset – the autumn cold comes after the sun has set – brill yel – afterglow it is fall –

Charles E. Burchfield, August 28, 1916