James River Park System

The Pump House

The Pump House is a historic pumping station located in the Byrd Park area of Richmond, Virginia. The Pump House was built in 1881-1883 in a Victorian Gothic style. A group Friends of Pump House have taken on the task to renovate the Pump House

River Grasses

The green grass on the James River at Pony Pasture have a hint of yellow, indicating the change of fall foliage.

Reflections At Huguenot Flatwater

Early autumn reflections at Huguenot Flatwater. Huguenot Flatwater is located along Riverside Drive, just west of the Huguenot Bridge. The James River is calm, flat and offers beautiful reflections.

Fall Reflections

The trees along Huguenot Flatwater reflect traces of autumn colors in the James River.

Misty on The Z-Dam

Early morning mist begins to clear from the warm October waters of the James River at the Z-Dam in Richmond, Virginia

Fall Reflections at the Quarry

Fall has arrived at the Rock Quarry on Belle Isle. The water is high leading to reflections of fall in the quarry, in Richmond, Virginia

Blue

This barrier of trees in the James River have always caught my eye. On this morning before sunrise, the blue hour reflects in the river surround these small trees

Great Shiplock Park

Early fall reflections in the Kanawha Canal at the Great Shiplock Park in Richmond, Virginia

Bare Reflections

The trees are almost bare but still give a peaceful reflection in the Kanawha Canal at the Great Shiplock Park in Richmond, Virginia. The Great Shiplock Park is a part of the James River Park System

Old Locks

The Kanawha Canal comes to a slow crawl at the old locks along Chapel Island. Chapel Island is a part of the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia

Blue Light Special

Beautiful soft sun light and a blue sky surrounds the CSX A-Line railroad bridge, that crosses the James River in Richmond, Virginia

Through The Arch

The CSX A-Line railroad bridge is a curious place for some Richmonders to risk a walk below and sometimes above and along the railroad tracks.

Reedy Creek Trail

Fall colors along Reedy Creek, and plenty of fallen leaves in the creek, along the Buttermilk Trail, in Richmond, Virginia

Just One

Pony Pasture is one of the most popular swimming and sunbathing spots in the James River Park System. Pony Pasture is located off Riverside Drive in Richmond, Virginia. There are trails that offer views of the James River, trails for hiking, biking and bird watching. Pony Pasture is a popular location for photographers to capture sunrise's and sunsets. On this evening at sunset a lone blue heron takes a break on the rocks at Pony Pasture.

Richmond Canal Walk

Fall is reflected in the Kanawha Canal along the Canal Walk in Richmond, Virginia

There's A Ribbon in The Sky

The blue hour creates rainbow colors reflecting in the James River at Robious Landing Park, in Midlothian, Virginia Robious Landing Park is located in northern Chesterfield County, Virginia on the south bank of the James River. Robious Landing Park 100 acres, offers picnic shelters, fishing, approximately 3 miles of nature trails and access to the James River. On any day you will see people water skiing, swimming, and rowing regattas at Robious Landing.

Purple Rain

Lavender rain clouds reflecting in the James River at Robious Landing Park in Midlothian, Virginia

Misty On The Z-Dam

Fog and mist lifts off the Z-Dam on the James River on the fall early morning, along Riverside Drive, in Richmond, Virginia

Fall Colors Along the Tracks

Colorful fall foliage along the railroad tracks as one heads to Reedy Creek in the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia

The Woods Are Lovely, Dark and Deep

The Wetlands, is located along the south banks of the James River. The Wetlands is a quite part of the James River Park System, where you will find walking paths, beaches, and opportunities for bird watching.

Wetland Reflections

Dry fields in the Wetlands is now full after weeks of spring rains. The Wetlands is a part of the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia.

Leisure Stroll at Belle Isle

Belle Isle is a part of the James River Park System and a favorite locations where people walk, sunbath and enjoy scenic view from the many large rocks in the James River.

Layers of Light

Scenic blue hour near the foot of the Lee Bridge in Richmond, Virginia

Morning Sun Along The Pipeline

The pipeline is a part of the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia. One can gain access to the pipeline via a small ladder. In the spring you can see Blue Herons that gather on the Heron Rookery.

Standing Tall

The CSX A-Line railroad bridge is a curious place for some Richmonders to risk a walk below and sometimes above along the railroad tracks. Rest assured this is one location that I will never venture to again.

Basking In Evening Sun

The CSX A-Line railroad bridge reflects the evening sun on this summer evening.

Golden Reflections

Pony Pasture is good location to view a good sunset with reflections of color in the James River. Pony Pasture is a part of the James River Park System.

Peaking Through

Hiking paths are illuminated by spring sunshine in the Wetlands. The Wetlands is a peaceful location in the James River Park System.

Enter the Forest

One of several hiking trails that lead to Huguenot Flatwater. Huguenot Flatwater is a part of the James River Park System

The Beach at The Wetlands

This scenic cove in the Wetlands is a small beach, with views of Williams Island. This is a favorite swimming hole for dogs.