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At the State Arboretum near Boyce, Virginia |
November 30, 2014
Pavilion at Blandy
Sharing with: Weekend in Black and White
Labels:
Gardens,
Shenandoah
Basket-Maker at Work

Handwoven baskets are a popular gift item here in the Shenandoah Valley. I did not ask the gentleman if this is a full-time occupation, but in my imaginary scenario he is semi-retired and supplements his income with selling these at craft shows and through shops specializing in Virginia-made products.
Sharing with: City Daily Photo
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Shenandoah
Chapel at Randolph-Macon Academy
Boggs Chapel at Randolph-Macon Academy
in Front Royal, Shenandoah Valley, VA
(Photographed Oct. 30, 2014)
Sharing with: InSPIREd Sunday
Labels:
Autumn,
Churches,
Shenandoah
November 29, 2014
How Now Brown Cow?
Or perhaps I should say sepia cow...
although actually she was a nice black and white cow!
Sharing with: Sepia Saturday
Labels:
Farms,
Misc. Animals,
Monochrome
November 28, 2014
Sunset with Excavator
Let's look at a wider view of the scene.
Sharing with: Skywatch Friday
Labels:
Shenandoah,
Sunsets
Trees by a Pond

The pond did not look very promising from the parking lot but I once took some nice photos there in the winter and sure enough, when I walked up to it I found some pretty scenes.
Sharing with: Orange You Glad It's Friday
Labels:
Lakes and Ponds,
Shenandoah,
Trees
November 27, 2014
November 26, 2014
First Snowfall of the Winter

I had put out extra bird food yesterday so the little creatures showed up today to reward me by posing for pictures.
Sharing with: Reconnect with Nature
Labels:
Birds,
Lakes and Ponds,
Winter
November 25, 2014
Photo Op with Dinosaurs

I've posted images from Dinosaur Land before. It's not very far from home.
Sharing with: Our World Tuesday
Labels:
Family,
Shenandoah
Good, Random Fun, and Enjoyable
Sharing with: Good, Random, and Fun.
Good
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Teach Children to Be Kind to Animals |
Random
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Trees near, Boyce, Virginia |
Fun
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Peggy, Marie, Lynn |
It's always fun to get together with my daughters and my sister. Here we are at John's Family Restaurant in Rippon, WV. (Marie and Lynn refused to smile because they think I take too many pictures. It's kind of a family joke!)
Labels:
Family,
Farms,
Horses,
Shenandoah,
Trees
November 24, 2014
Earth Allegiance Mural
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In Sperryville, VA |
Mural Design and Artwork Created by StudentsFrom Belle Meade, Hearthstone, and R.C.E.S.Rappahannock County, Virginia
"With this vision we unite all people of the world through a common pledge. This community art project created to honor Earth Day, was designed to emphasize the urgent need for continued environmental and wildlife conservation for all life forms, many of which are already endangered or on the verge of extinction. It is intended to recognize and support the National Park Service, as well as other countless organizations and individuals in our communities that dedicate efforts to preserving and protecting nature. Illustrated here are only several of the over 500 known or likely known species native to the Shenandoah National Park and surrounding areas which can be found listed in the Biota of Virginia Database as a “Concern for Conservation” by the Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service or vafwis.org. We encourage others around the globe to come together in celebration and commitment and use this mural as a template to illustrate the myriad of endangered species native to their own parks and backyards."
You can actually see photos of children working on the mural on the Living Sky website.
Sharing with: Monday Murals
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Misc. Animals,
Shenandoah
November 23, 2014
Lynn in her Teens

Later I learned that she thought she was unattractive as a teenager! It seems sad that she did not realize she was pretty.
Sharing with: Weekend No Rules Blog Hop
Rose, Shadows

Sharing with: Shadow Shot Sunday
and Today's Flowers
Labels:
Gardens
November 22, 2014
November 21, 2014
Yes, It's Cold!
It's been unusually cold for November. I spotted this frozen fountain in Strasburg, but got to wondering after I took the picture: "Is it real?" I mean, it could be some sort of holiday decoration!
I did not want to enter someone's yard to find out. What do you think?
Sharing with: Skywatch Friday
Labels:
Winter
November 20, 2014
Beautiful Downtown Wardensville
Wardensville is in West Virginia but it's less than 30 miles from home. It's the first town we reach after we cross the mountain on Route 55.
This picture of the Visitor Center is unremarkable but I'm including it for two reasons.
- It has a fence, qualifying it for the Good Fences blog hop.
- It introduces the second photo!
I love the weather vane that's on top of the Visitor Center. I'm sharing this with Look Up, Look Down.
Next door is a cute shop that sells coffee, crafts, and collectibles.
Labels:
Fences,
West Virginia
November 19, 2014
Duck on a Rock
I believe these are mallards. Did you notice the other duck on the grass?
Sharing with: Wild Bird Wednesday
Labels:
Birds,
Lakes and Ponds
Sign on an Old Building
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Stephens City, VA |
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Signs
November 18, 2014
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