Winter at the Martha

A fresh fallen snow creates a winter scene of the historic Martha Washington Inn Abingdon, Virginia!

Barter White Christmas

The Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia after our first snowfall this winter. And guess what was playing at the theatre when this happened.... Irving Berlin's White Christmas!

Riding the Storm

The famed "Molly" Norfolk and Western steam engine "Rides the Storm Out" in Abingdon, Virginia. Built in 1907, this 4-8-0 class M steam locomotive is only one of two survivors from over 100 of this model that Norfolk and Western had in the days of steam. No. 433 was retired in 1958 and donated to the town of Abingdon, Virginia, where she resides today at the trailhead of the Virginia Creeper Trail.

Midwinter Night's Dream

The statue of Midsummer Night's Dream has turned into Midwinter Night's Dream due to the occurence of freezing temperatures at this time of winter in Abingdon, Virginia. The ice lends a lovely touch to this beautiful statue by Charles Vess located across from the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.

Snow Fall on the Creeper Trail

It was so very quiet as the snow came down for the first time this winter season at the trailhead of the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia.

Suncatcher

On a cold winter day in December, this tree reaches out to catch the rays of the sun before it sets below the James River.

Pond Mountain Vista

The long range mountain vista from the summit of Pond Mountain in Ashe County, North Carolina. Pond Mountain was named by Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's father when he was surveying the Virginia / North Carolina state line.

Winter Glory

A glorious winter sunset in the Blue Ridge mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina.

Snow Valley

A pristine winter vista created by newly fallen snow in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina.

Winter Sky

A threatening winter sky harbors snow in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina.

Winter at the Depot

A winter vista in West Jefferson, North Carolina with new fallen snow on the old train depot and rime ice adorning the summit of Mount Jefferson.

West Jefferson Snowscape

A winter vista of the town of West Jefferson nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Snow World

Day breaks over the snow-covered blue ridge mountains.

Delectable Mountains Barn Quilt in Snow

Delectable Mountains Barn Quilt pattern on the Ashe County Barn Quilt Trail in Ashe County NC

Fog Lace

Fog lends a mystic aura to the mountain sky surrounding these ice-laden branches.

Christmas Town

Fraser fir Christmas trees in new fallen snow frame the old train depot in downtown West Jefferson NC .

Snowy Woods

Gentle falling snow in a serene forest in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Fraser Snow

Heavy snowfall blankets a field of Fraser Fir Christmas trees in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Virginia Creeper Trail Winter

Ice adorns Laurel Creek at the old railroad bridge on the Virginia Creeper trail near Damascus, Virginia

Laurel Creek Winter

Ice frames the quickly flowing water of Laurel Creek in this winter scene from Damascus, Virginia.

Ice Creek

Ice frames the quickly flowing waters of Laurel Creek in this winter scene just west of Damascus, Virginia

Mount Jefferson Winter

Long range winter view of Mount Jefferson covered in snow in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Dreamcatcher

Long range winter vista from the top of Pond Mountain in Ashe County, North Carolina. The highlights of the sun descending behind the bare tree branches reminded me of a "Dreamcatcher".

Mountain Ashe

Moutain Ashe laced with rime ice at the Craggy Gardens overlook at milepost 364 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.