Bruce Shanks (1908-1980)

[inscription reads] " Met Mr. Leeper, who makes a study of mushrooms. He had just found a rare variety when I came upon him. He carries a short handled axe. The mushrooms he carries home and photographs. His boy¬ishness is fine. / Bluebirds flying up from dew-snowed meadow with their quavering cry. A male was bright blue. / Peterbird. / Dutchman’s heavy with mists. Sun-spoked mists. Star-sparkled cat-tails and corn - beautifully wind blown. / Snow-shower of wind - "