Welcome to JOYFUL REFLECTIONS. Also welcome to MARCH!!!! My header picture this month is a photo I took of the pretty Crocus blooms in our yard... The Crocuses and Daffodils are the first signs of spring here in Tennessee. I am definitely ready for SPRING...

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Autumn Colors from our Virginia/Maryland/West Virginia Trip (Sept. 20-29, 2013)

Taken at Williamsburg, Virginia  9/23/13
I have featured photos of all of the wildflowers in bloom when we were on our trip... SO--today I'll share some of the beautiful Autumn Colors we saw along the way.  I was surprised to see as much color as I did since it wasn't even October yet.... BUT--we did see some pretty colors,  so I hope you will enjoy them...

Be sure to enlarge the photos for bigger photos..

Taken at Fredericksburg, Virginia 9/24/13

Taken at Cunningham Falls State Park,  Maryland 9/25/13

Taken at Cunningham Falls State Park,  Maryland 9/25/13

Taken at Harpers Ferry,  West Virginia 9/26/13

Taken at Harper's Ferry,  West Virginia 9/26/13

Taken along Skyline Drive, Virginia 9/26/13

Taken along Skyline Drive, Virginia 9/26/13

Taken at Skyland Resort (on Skyline Drive), Virginia  9/27/13

Taken along Skyline Drive, Virginia 9/27/13

Taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia 9/27/13

Taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia  9/27/13

Taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia  9/27/13

Taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia 9/27/13

Taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia 9/27/13

Taken on Roanoke, Virginia Mountain Road (off of the Blue Ridge Parkway) 9/28/13

Taken at the Peaks of Otter (off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia) 9/28/13
Well---that's what we saw.  Did you like seeing the Autumn Colors????  We hope to have and see much more of this beautiful color around Tennessee this month.  Hopefully,  I'll get to share many more Fall pictures with you.   Having a rainy Spring and Summer has helped with the colors I think this year!!!!

You can see one photo of some Fall Colors from Fairfield Glade where we live if you visit my Photo Blog today.  Click HERE  to see that color!!!!

Have a wonderful day and be sure and get outside and enjoy this remarkable season.

Hugs,

47 comments:

DeniseinVA said...

Fantastic fall colors, great photos!

Pat Tillett said...

Spectacular and beautiful photos Betsy! Wow...

Betty Manousos said...

good morning betsy!

what terrific fall colours!
a simple walk in the woods is all i need to recharge my batteries.

superb shots!
thanks for brightening my day!
big hugs~

Betty Manousos said...

...you two look great in the last photo! wow!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful fall colors, Betsy! Love the shot of you & George! Have a happy day!

Ann said...

It's not looking like fall colors are going to be too spectacular this year but you managed to find quite a lot of it.
The first one you took on the Blue Ridge Parkway makes me think of a patchwork quilt

Peaches McGinty said...

Hi Betsy!
Love the lush and beautiful pics, and how nature looks like it's reclaiming the rocks with amazing brightly coloured foliage, and of course, I love the pic of you and George!! x x

Small Kucing said...

I love the vibrant color. Autumn makes me feel a bit mellow

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

WOW, you are blessed to be able to see all of those wonderful colors and views.

Happy Autumn ~ FlowerLady

Elizabeth Edwards said...

my favorite time of the year. gorgeous trip. thanks, for sharing with us. ( :

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

We are just starting to see some color here.

Catherine said...

Fall truly has the most wonderful colors doesn't it? Fantastic.
xo Catherine

diane b said...
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diane b said...

Driving through those beautiful colours must be breathtaking.

Big Dude said...

Looks like lots of color up high - not much happening here yet.

Shug said...

This is such a beautiful picture of you and George...with the red leaves above you and the red in your shirts. Of course, the most beautiful of all would have to be the subjects!! I have looked and re-looked at all of these photos this morning. Blesses me to see God's glorious beauty...
Blessings
shug

Unknown said...

Stunning captures, as always Betsy . You & George have a keen eye for the beauty that surrounds us. TY for sharing.
Big hugs,
TTFN ~
Marydon

Out on the prairie said...

Very nice, love the panorama along the parkway

Arkansas Patti said...

What lovely colors for September. Loved the Fairfield Glade shot. We are still green with only the ditch weeds showing color.

linda m said...

Awesome photos!

MadSnapper said...

beautiful trees and colors

Chatty Crone said...

I have to tell you that those leaves are the most beautiful I have ever seen! I love them! sandie

Glenda said...

I love the photos that show the entire mountainside, with all the colors blending together to make one enormous panorama of color! Thank you for taking us along on your magnificent trip!

I Am Woody said...

Beautiful! And those brilliant blue skies - Wow!!

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous, colorful captures, Betsy!! I love the mountains covered in such brilliant colors! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty and the fun!!

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous, colorful captures, Betsy!! I love the mountains covered in such brilliant colors! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty and the fun!!

happyone said...

Wow, those colors are so pretty. I love this time of year.

Serenity Cove said...

Beautiful Betsy....we are getting close to peak. Was hoping to take some time today to drive around looking for some nice leaves but right now it's very cloudy and raining.

TexWisGirl said...

that blue ridge parkway carpet is gorgeous!

Jim and Sandie said...

So gorgeous. Since we are now down here in the desert there really aren't a lot of colors so it's fun to see your blog. We made a fall foliage trip to New England one year. Never have seen anything like it.

Busy Bee Suz said...

Certainly the most beautiful time of the year...love all the bright oranges/reds. Lovely!

Our photos said...

Beautiful are the Autumn trees photos!
Greetings, RW & SK

Jeanne said...

Love seeing all your fall colors! As you know we don't see much color until November here in Southeast Texas. Thanks for sharing!

Linda at To Behold The Beauty said...

These are marvelous, Betsy. I think my favorite is the mountain view from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Another favorite is of the trees lining the roadway itself. They're all so beautiful.

Brenda Kay Ledford said...

Oh, Betsty, these are fantastic fall colors. I love all of these bright, beautiful shots of the leaves and Blue Ridge Parkway. The foliage is really pretty here in WNC now.

Ms. A said...

Golly gee... the colors and views are breathtakingly beautiful!

Terry and Linda said...

I love all your colors and your photos, Betsy!

Linda
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Anonymous said...

Very pretty colors and I love the blue, blue skies!!!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Beautiful pictures. I really like all the reds in your area.We miss that over here,but at least I get to see them on your blogs.

Connie said...

Such lovely autumn colors, Betsy. You got some really great shots!

Anonymous said...

Those autumn colours are gorgeous!

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Betsy, What a very lovely trip. I enjoyed seeing all those glorious Autumn colors you shared with us all.. Thanks hugs Judy

Beatriz said...

You are so lovely with that landscape behind.....

Hugs a great fall!

Bia

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HI Betty Amazing autumn shots. wonderful memories to look back on. great photos of the 2 of you at the end.

LV said...

Nothing can compare to the beauty of nature. Gorgeous sights.

Joy said...

So fantastic all of them:)

amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops said...

Wow! Beautiful fall colors. We don't have much fall color here yet.