Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 28, 1916

A heavy fog at morning – Green lawns blend to [light] blue mists –

Cleared by noon – Bright sunlight – A strong blue atmosphere; objects in middle ground a distinct flat blue – Tree birds spotting against sky – away from sun they gleam against the blue as brilliant white spots – Call of Flicker resounds in the air – Bushes spotted with yellow flowers are small new leaves – Many trees as in winter yet – (elm oak beech) a plum tree in bloom –

Golden sunset – a peculiar blue haze comes up at the afterglow.

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 28, 1916