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Living near both a pond and a woodlot in northern Maryland, I often have raccoon visitors foraging under my bird feeders in the early evenings. Most wander on to the pond to seek out frogs and crayfish, but whenever they get close enough in adequate lighting, I take advantage of the opportunity to sketch and capture them with my camera. When this particular raccoon peered inside my backdoor window, the reflection in her curious eyes inspired me to paint her portrait... and gave me the title for the painting.