AUTUMN COLORS, Trees, Farms and roadways in FOREST Virginia - a photographic review of the Natural Beauty
68Autumn Photography using Thumbnail copies
As a Photographer, I am very proud of my work, and at times my ego forces me to show off a few of my favorite shots.
When i feel this overpowering need, I will take a few of my favorite photographs and place thumbnail copies onto a hub written to a certain theme.
This small collection of my photography is one such hub. i hope that you enjoy the colors and how the pictures support the general theme of the beauty of Autumn in the Lynchburg and Forest areas of Virginia.
AUTUMN IN FOREST, VA
Forest VA, is essentially a Post Office location on the eastern side of the city of Lynchburg, VA. Over the last couple of decades, it has grown tremendously with the addition of; Sub-Divisions, schools, restaurants, and retail establishments.
But, the great thing about Forest is that there are still numerous back roads in this area of BEDFORD COUNTY where you can take leisurely drives and enjoy some beautiful scenery and in the, FALL, some great color.
In case you didn't know, Forest gets it's name from POPLAR FOREST, which was the summer home of Thomas Jefferson.
Everyone knows about Monticello, from their history books, but over the years I have been surprised by how many people know very little or even nothing about Poplar Forest.
Anyway, As you can see by the pictures attached, Forest, and Lynchburg, are essentially in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and they, and the local scenery provide a beautiful Natural combination when you lift your head towards the Mountains.
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View at Junction of Rt-811 & Rt-221
Junction of Rt-811 & Rt-221
What a View!
The sad thing is that I took this shot with my back about 3-feet off of the road, with bumber-to-bumper traffic flying by me.
Everyone was in that big hurry you get in when you are on your way home from work, or to work, or to/from Lunch, or wherever,
Not one person slowed down and looked at this beautiful view. ..... No Time I guess!
One guy actually blew his horn at me ..... I guess he thought I would commit suicide by jumping in front of his car? Oh Well!
FARM Land on Rt-221 in Forest
Farm Land in Forest
I walked down the road a couple of hundred feet, and got this shot of the samd Farm near the Junction of Rt-811 & Rt-221. Beautiful again!
Farm Land again at Junction of Rt811 & Rt-221
Farm land again at road Junction
I just kept walking down the edge of the road, and taking shots like this and the others.
What great colors! What a great view, even without the Autumn colors!
This land just sits there by the busiest intersection in Forest, with cars whizzing by by the thousands daily, with only the occasional glance towards it's beauty.
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Country Road near Forest in Autumn
OK, I took this shot in the evening on a twisting Country Road.
Helen and I were driving around, and came around a turn in a very twisty country road.
And there was this beautiful shot,just waiting for me and my camera.
So I stopped, pulled off the road and stared for several minutes before I could gather myself and take the shot.
Country Road in Autumn
A Fence-Line with Character
Farm Entrance in Bedford
This Farm Entrance has a quiet elegance to it, enhanced in the Autumn by these great background colors.
If you have to live in the Country, this is the kind of Beauty you want to be surrounded by!
Farm Entrance in Bedford
Just Another Country Road in Forest
Another Country Road, Again
Late Colors and Light through Trees
AUTUMN Path in Forest, VA
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I love your photos a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous photos! I'm always looking for inspiration in others' photography, and you've definitely provided me with some!
Again, thanks Amynichter. I really appreciate the kind words.
great pictures, i especially like country road in autumn, absolutely beautiful! enjoy the beautiful foliage, up here in CT it wasn't a great year, first the hurricane, now snow and many leaves haven't even changed yet!
BWD, thanks for the compliment on the pics, but living in CT, i am sure that you see such shots all of the time. And the darned weather sure can make a difference in what you get to enjoy when it comes to the local foliage. Anyway, thanks again for teh comment.
It almost wants you to start up the RV and head on over to the Fall colors. Great Pic's
Thanks Bob, I appreciate your comment, but that would be a Heck of a Drive! LOL! You guys take care and keep on Truckin'
great photos! some of my favorite scenes in Forest.
Thanks VA for the response. Have a great Day!
Nice Don.......
Hope you and Helen are "stillkickin" and all is well!
I'm staying in Michigan this winter so if you don't hear from me by spring, please, send help!
You are a funny Man, Tom! But, winter n Michigan is not Funny! You take care of yourself, Dude!
paulgc Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago
I really like the autumn hues in your photos, you have done a great job capturing these images and i especially like the 4th picture (country road near forest VA)with the blue road balancing with the blue sky. I also read your profile and congratulate you on so many years as man and wife.