The Tamar River located in northern Tasmania lies within a low-lying valley sheltered by the central plateau. Due to its topography, fog and mist often develop in a local weather phenomenon known as radiation fog, or valley mist. This occurs when moisture from the river interacts with cold, dense air that sinks into the valley overnight. It's most common during the winter months, particularly between June and August where it forms a misty moving picture that hugs the river banks and surrounds like a living thing that mysteriously weaves around the landscape in a multitude of moods. This painting captures a moment when the evening meets cold dense air sinking into the valley at the end of the day.