It was an absolutely perfect fall morning on Thanksgiving Day of 1998. The sky was a crisp clear blue. The trees still had just a hint of color on them, and there was a light touch of frost in the air and on the grass. The mood was relaxed and happy as members of the Irquois hunt gathered on the lawn of the lovely home of Dr. amd Mrs. van Nagell. I watched them ride away wishing I could go with them on such a fine day. Instead I carried my memories and my photos back to my studio and went right to work. "Thanksgiving Gathering" is the result. I hope it inspires warm memories in you as well.