The barren apple trees stand in stark contrast to the Fall colors on the mountains of Virginia
Apple Season is Over
Apple Season is Over
Tag Archives: Virginia
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
A Warm Glow over Richmond
The golden rays of sunset cast a warm glow over Richmond, Virginia
A Warm Glow over Richmond
A Golden Bridge over James River
It almost appears that the bridge is painted golden when lighted by the setting sun in Richmond, Virginia
A Golden Bridge over James River
The Warmth of a Sunset
The golden glow of sunset paints this image of a bridge river the river in Richmond, Virginia
The Warmth of a Sunset
Homes with Tradition
Homes on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia depict architecture from another era
Homes with Tradition
Remnants of the Old Style
The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia features remnants of old style bathrooms and telephones
Jefferson Hotel Bathroom
Jefferson Hotel Relics
Jefferson Hotel Opulence
Inside the Jefferson Hotel (Richmond, Virginia), there is a creative (i.e., assortment and range of architectural styles) approach. Every room is awash in light from stained glass windows and surfaces are cloaked in deep colors. The hotel’s two-tiered, 36-step grand staircase is said to have inspired the staircase sequence in the film Gone With The Wind.
Jefferson Hotel Opulence
Jefferson Hotel Luxury
Jefferson Hotel Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel is a luxury hotel in Richmond, Virginia, opened in 1895. In 1969, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Designed in the Spanish Baroque Style, patrons have included thirteen United States presidents, writers, and celebrities.
As a centerpiece for the upper lobby, there a life-size image of Thomas Jefferson from Carrara marble.
Jefferson Hotel Lobby
Jefferson Hotel Richmond
Under the Bridges
Bridges of various kinds are used to cross James River in Richmond, Virginia. Here is a combined, underside perspective of a concrete bridge and a steel one.
Under the Bridges
Symmetry of Stair Designs
The stairs of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond offer architecturally pleasing stair designs
Symmetry of Stair Designs
An Impressive Dome
Spectacular architecture of the Virginia Capitol dome in Richmond ….
An Impressive Dome
Going Down the Stairs at the Capitol
Ornate stairs in the Virginia State Capitol, Richmond add to the history and preservation of traditional architecture
Going Down the Stairs
Milling Around the Virginia State Capitol
The Virginia State Capitol, which Thomas Jefferson designed with Charles-Louis Clérisseau, was the first Roman Revival building in America and the first American public building in the form of a classic temple. The building was the site of significant events in American history while it was the Virginia State Capitol and in its role as the Capitol of the Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865.
With the golden rays of the setting sun lighting up the Capitol in Richmond, people mill around to enjoy the evening.
Milling Around at the Capitol
Virginia State Capitol
A Walkway with Art
Spotted an elegant walkway over the water with art on its walls in the river district of Richmond, Virginia
A Walkway with Art
Traditional Home of Richmond
Traditional, colonial brick homes grace the streets of Richmond, Virginia and maintain historic links. Even plantation homes are elegant with brick exteriors.
Traditional Architecture
The Manor in a Plantation
