Starting a series of photos displaying the beauty of clouds in nature.
Here is an image of rain clouds over the ridges in Shenandoah National Parkin Virginia.
Clouds at Shenandoah
Beauty of Clouds
Tag Archives: Virginia
Jefferson Hotel Luxury with Staircase
While the stairs are not as elegant as the surrounding glamor of the sitting area of Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, they offer a path to walk down to the spectacular rotunda
Going Down the Stairs
Another view of going down the stairs of the Virginia State Capitol building reflecting the Palladian style of architecture
Symmetry of Stairs
There is a lot of symmetry in the stairs of the State of Virginia Capitol building in Richmond adding character and class of Palladian architecture. Palladian architecture is a European architectural style derived from the work of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio. What is today recognized as Palladian architecture evolved from his concepts of symmetry, perspective and the principles of formal classical architecture from ancient Greek and Roman traditions.
A Golden Bridge to Richmond
We end our series on Bridges with an image of a “golden” bridge (the Manchester Bridge at 9th Street) leading into downtown Richmond, Virginia.
Below the Bridges
A different perspective of two bridges over James River in Richmond, Virginia
Crossing Bridges
An interesting perspective of a road bridge at a cross angle with a railway bridge at sunset over James River in Richmond, Virginia
Clouds – over Shenandoah
Dramatic clouds enhance this image of the mountain ridges in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry is a town in West Virginia. Paths wind through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which has 19th-century buildings, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s Fort, a key site in an 1859 abolitionist raid. The location where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, known as The Point, offers views of Maryland and Virginia.
Sunset at Robert E. Lee Bridge Richmond
The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line. The city acquired the original bridge from Richmond Bridge Corp in 1933, and it was named the James River Bridge but was later renamed for the Confederate general.
Sunset at Coleman Memorial Bridge, Virginia
The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge is a double swing bridge that spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point, Virginia.
Crossing Bridges in Richmond
A road bridge crosses over a railroad bridge (with an oncoming train) in Richmond, Virginia
Bridge Into Richmond
The Manchester Bridge (9th Street) in downtown Richmond, Virginia boasts some of the most spectacular views of any city anywhere, including of ruins, the beautiful James River, and unmatched urban wildlife.
Spotted at Side of Road
An American Black Bear spotted on the side of a road in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Apple Season is Over
The barren apple trees stand in stark contrast to the Fall colors on the mountains of Virginia
Apple Season is Over
Dramatic Clouds over the Mountains
The dramatic clouds add to the Fall landscape viewed from Virginia
Dramatic Clouds over the Mountains
Bench View – James River Richmond, VA
There aren’t many cities, none in fact, where you can kayak and raft class III and IV rapids in an urban setting. Richmond is the only place in the country where you can run the rapids, pull out and walk to a downtown brewery, bar or restaurant.
A bench view of bridges spanning James River in Richmond, Virginia
James River Richmond VA
Bench View – Shenandoah National Park
A view of the mountains and valley from a bench at Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Bench View from Shenandoah National Park
Navigating the Rapids
A team effort to navigate the rapids on James River, Richmond, Virginia
Navigating the Rapids
Golden Glow on the River
As the sun sets over James River in Richmond, Virginia, we end our series of images from this part of the country.
Golden Glow on the River