Paddle power

Cool photo

He is literally paddling his own canoe. And it's vanishingly unlikely that he'd be up the creek without a paddle. Yes, a very quiet and calm atmosphere. Excellent!

Nice photo. Somehow brings to mind an impressionist painting.

@genjuro Yes, this indeed looks like it could be a work of an impressionist painter such as Monet, although he probably would choose brighter shades of green, use blue instead of black and would't make the boat so detailed. Impressionist paintings are really something, I even have a reprint of Monet's "Impression, sunrise" in my room.

@Apolitical I was actually thinking of Monet when I commented. I agree, his work tended towards lighter, brighter shades.

If you're in Tokyo they'll be exhibiting Monet's work at the Tokyo Art Museum in Ueno in September. Definitely worth a visit.