Charles Burchfield, Journals, May 14, 1917

                A vivid clear day sunlight white & blinding shadows are very sharp & dark blue black; dandelions hurt the eyes –

                Shadows group into flat masses as: (sketch)

Bare trees Blk V against north, fruit trees white against them

                Poplar leaves vivid OY against sky, sparkle with white shimmer –

                Evening sun is white surrounded by golden yellow – Sky is a rich, against it fresh green trees – yellow & green, fruit trees in full bloom – rich O sun – to east brick red objects – afterwards a rainbow horizon sky –