Painting en plein air during the Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition

SUMMARY OF PLACE:: I was participating in the 1st Annual Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition. The afternoon was clear and cool, quite pleasant. I was looking east from my vantage point in front of the victorian home at address 1532 Mississippi Avenue. The late afternoon sun was striking the west side of upright structures, showcasing these two flower pots interestingly.
INSPIRATION:: My inspiration for this piece was the red geraniums amidst the various green shades of the home and its surrounding landscaping. The light and shadow pattern cast on (and behind) the pots from the late afternoon sun was also fascinating.