Behind the Scenes with Susan Abell

It's a sunny summer morning in the park. Excitement seems to feel the air as park-goers hurriedly make their way through the spacious grounds of Piedmont Park in Atlanta. Nearby, the Peachtree Road Race, an annual Fourth of July event,  has just gotten under way. The sounds of cheering fans, lined up along the race route, can be heard beyond the trees. For a few short hours, this bustling metropolitan city  has slowed down long enough to celebrate this momentous day.

Making Tracks was inspired by the view I observed in the park on this day prior to heading over to the street view of the race. I was especially captivated by the tracks of footprints still visible on the grass indicating the flurry of recent activity. The contrasting clouds made this scene equally compelling as the sun was beginning to peek through the trees. The large, ancient oak trees along the wide expanse of grass seemed to welcome everyone into this inviting park on this wonderful day.

You never where or when inspiration will strike-even on a holiday!