I can't find my tree.

I have been on something of an insane mission to go back to my very first painting spot in Central Park and paint it again.

Except that I can't find it.

And not for lack of trying, either.

Today I went to The Ramble - the third time, actually- to locate my spot and paint it.

I have 14 year old pictures to go by.

Mature trees don't change that much in 14 years right????

I know (think??) I was in a clearing in The Ramble right up against one of those side-road fences.

I remember I was extremely scared and hiding.

Aug 18, 2009:

I'm right by the fence and there is a path, then the trees...............

I am unsure if this was the area directly behind me but I think it is, as it is the only other picture with the others, and it also is a "clearing behind me" that matches my memory.

And......crazily enough I'm almost positive I found this clearing last time I looked, but I didn't see it today, unless something changed, like a bench or maybe picnic table was removed.

Oh man I wish I documented this better.

*******

I walked around mostly in circles in The Ramble for 2 hours.

Yes, it occurred to me that I was doing something crazy.

Does Central Park really change that much in 14 years?

I think it is reasonable to expect that no, it does not.

Is the vegetation that different in May from August?

Anyhow I admitted defeat- at least for today, did not paint, and went home.

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