Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 27B, May 8, 1916

A rainy sky at morning -
Leaves coming out fast – rich green against the grey-violet sky – A cool breeze comes up – the sight of fresh wind blown trees – air clears at early afternoon a wonderful  effect – the sunlight is blinding white – trees are blue violet deep with brilliant YG spotted foliage + a maze of white highlights on the leaves which fills the air with an elusive white light – At sunsetting there are wonderful effects on the sun bursting thru trees cutting out whole areas of trunk + foliage -
Night hawk calls in the cool windy twilight – wind at night clattering in leaves like rain –

Charles E. Burchfield, Vol. 27B, May 8, 1916