Trees

Kaleidoscope of Tall Trees

The tall trees at Pocahontas State Park displayed a kaleidoscope of fall colors in several of the forest. Pocahontas State Park is located in Chesterfield, Virginia.

The Old Ginkgo Tree

The large female ginkgo tree at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is belived to be about 100 years old. It is a beautiful sight to see the gingko leaves create a yellow carpet when they began to fall. On this day, I made a point to visit this beautiful old ginkgo tree. All of the leaves had not fallen, but there was still a carpet of yellow leaves and green grass. I have digitally enhannced this image to soften its appearnce.

Look At Me

Why are we captivated by a lone tree in the middle of a farmer's field? If we have our camera we pull over and capture an image, such as on this day, with white clouds and blue sky.

Lone Tree and Tractor

This lone tree in the wheat fields around Steptoe Butte with an old piece of farm equipment.

The Pecan Grove

There are over 1,000 pecan trees on the campus of Richard Bland College in Petersburg, Virginia.

Headed South

A flock of birds appear to invade this lone bare tree and harvested field at Shirley Plantation in Charles City.

A Blue View From Ravens Roost

The lone tree remains strong among the rocks and surrounded by a late evening blue glow from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lyndhurst, Virginia

No Golf Today

Bare trees, an empty park bench and a light snow covers the grounds at Providence Golf Course in Chesterfield County, Virginia

The Emancipation Oak Tree

The Emancipation Oak Tree is over 200 years old and is located near the entrance on Hampton University's campus in Hampton, Virginia. The trees sprawling limbs spans 98 feet and it was designated as one of the 10 Great Trees of the world by the National Geographic Society. In 1863 African-Americans gathered under the shade of this oak tree to hear the first reading of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

Abbott Lake Reflections

Early morning autumn color reflected in Abbott Lake at the Peaks of Otter along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford, Virginia

Beaver Lake Reflections

One can enjoy the beautiful fall foliage reflecting in Beaver Lake as you walk the 2-mile trail around the lake. Beaver Lake in located in Pocahontas State Park, in Chesterfield County, Virginia

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.

Winter Along Huguenot Flatwater

On most days the James River along Huguenot Flatwater is calm and reflective. On this winter evening as the sun goes down the James River has ripples from days of rain in Richmond, Virginia

Layers of Light

A lone tree is silhouetted as the sun sets around Gambles Hill Park. Gambles Hill Park is a nine-acre parcel near downtown Richmond, Virginia. It is surrounded by the Virginia War Memorial, Historic Tredegar, and Brown's Island

Fall Foliage on The Farm

The State Arboretum of Virginia is located at the University of Virginia's Blandy's Experimental Farm in Boyce, Virginia. The Arboretum has an exception collection of maples, conifers, and oak trees. It also has large Ginkgo Grove. The 700 acres are open to the public. This was my first visit to this farm, where I could spend hours exploring.

Field of Fall

Fall Foliage on display in a field at the State Arboretum of Virginia. The State Arboretum of Virginia is located at the University of Virginia's Blandy's Experimental Farm in Boyce, Virginia. The Arboretum has an exception collection of maples, conifers, and oak trees. It also has large Ginkgo Grove. The 700 acres are open to the public.

Path Through The Plantation

There is something serene about a tree lined dirt road. It's scenic and inviting to just walk in a quiet place. One can find this scenic tree lined dirt road 30 minutes west of Richmond in Charles City, Virginia on Westover Plantation.

Enter the Forest

The hiking path at Huguenot Flatwater Park are shaded and well marked. There are several paths that lead to the south banks of the James River.

Peaking Through

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

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.

Colorful Sycamore Tree

The sycamore tree is the largest deciduous tree in the Eastern United States. The Sycamore tree makes great shade for landscapes, and can grown 75 to 100 feet tall. On this rainy autumn afternoon, the colors of this tree caught my attention. The grey bark of the tree and its limbs stood out with the green and red leaves.

Peaks of Otter Reflections

Fall has arrived at the Peaks of Otter with reflections in Abbott Lake in Virginia, along the Blue Ridge Parkway