Spatterdock Pond

Many have wasted lives and lifetimes on the quest for the fountain of youth. No such chase ever appealed to me; it seemed like such a foolish undertaking. However, as happenstance would have it, my journeys led me to stumble upon this enchanting pond of velvety, shimmering cocoa. What a delectable spectacle for my eyes to behold! In that delicious moment, I realized THIS was the true source of youth – there could be no doubt of it. Or my name isn’t Willard Wilbur Wonka…

Words and images by Michael J. Hall