This shuttered window in Tucson’s historic district leads to a garden – we can see leaves forcing their way through the wooden shutters. I was struck by the effect of the early morning sun on the blue wall – it paints that wall, as well as the shutters within it, with dappled light. The shutters show the wear and tear of the seasons – they have seen the sun rise on them many times over the years. The play of light and shadow expresses a mood of timeless serenity.