Wintery Forest Scene In Southwestern Virginia

A southwestern Virginia forest in winter.

When I began putting up my Picture Of The Day, I got into the habit of always taking my camera along every time Cheria and I go somewhere, even if it's just to the post office. After all, I never know when a "photographic opportunity" might present itself so I want to always be prepared.

A while back, we decided to take a drive up U.S. Highway 58 from Damascus, Va to Konnarock with the hopes of getting some good pictures of the winter scenery. I think we did ok since I was able to use two or three of them as Pictures Of The Day. What I didn't realize is that all the while I was taking pictures of the snowy forest Cheria was taking pictures of me! I ran across one of her photos while looking through my archives this afternoon and I decided to use it for today's picture.

The woodlands of southwestern Virginia are very beautiful any time of year, but the forests in the Konnarock, Va area are absolutely breathtaking during the winter when the trees and rocks are covered with snow.

Cheria took this picture about halfway between Damascus and Konnarock as I was trying to take a picture of Straight Branch and the icicles that had formed around it. Like I said, you never know when a "photographic opportunity" might present itself...

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