White Christmas @ Massanutten

Opening Day @ Massanutten Resort - Christmas Eve 2012

One hour from Culpeper - Year round outdoor activities. 

A perfect setting for a White Christmas.

Today's Natural Snowfall 

A Gift  

State Theatre of Culpeper Grand Illumination

The 1938 Replica Grand Marquee was re-lit tonite. 

There were hundreds in attendance for the celebration

that marks a renaissance of the Arts in Culpeper. 

Shows such as the Moscow Ballet, the Nutcracker, 

and others were described as shows to see here

in the near future. The State Theatre of Culpeper 

is a $9 M renovation project with significant local 

support. The project will invite locals and tourists to 

be inspired  by the Arts in Culpeper for entertainment 

to generations now and in the future.

Time Standing Still - Thanksgiving - Culpeper VA

The temps in the lower 40's, wisps of wind 

 out of the west moving gently on waters of Mountain Run Lake. 

The hay is bailed. A field in perfect silky motion.

Time standing still - Thanksgiving Weekend 

REEL LOVE Culpeper Virginia

Today's unveiling of the REEL LOVE Sculpture in 

Culpeper Virginia. The sculpture development was supported 

by the people of the Town of Culpeper and the 

Virginia Tourism Corporation. "Virginia is for Lovers" is a

longstanding 40 year theme in Virginia Tourism. The 

sculpture was produced by local artist and local

native Roque Castro. The reels were donated by the 

Library of Congress - Media Preservation Campus in 

Culpeper. Visit Culpeper VA to experience

 REEL LOVE. Photo ops encouraged. 

Blue Ridge Mountains - Culpeper Piedmont View

Another Fall View from the Reva Volunteer Fire Station looking West. 

The Mountains still have remnants of snow from Hurricane Sandy. 

A view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Culpeper

with the Virginia Piedmont in the foreground

Culpeper Fall Views - Commuter Charm

Why do Commuters from Northern Virginia

choose Culpeper. November Views...

Frankenstorm Sandy Snow

Remnants of Hurricane Sandy

Halloween Day Snow on the Mountains 

Colorful Fall Foliage 

Green Grass 

Clear Skies 

Frankenstorm Tamed

A-MAZE-ING Rainbow

The Rainbow touched down over a field of corn 

this evening as the rain storm drifted east.

Just another rich day in Culpeper VA. 

The gold at the end of the rainbow was simply

A-MAZE-ing. 

Airfest 2012 - Culpeper VA - Harrier Demonstration

The Harrier, flown by Major General Joe Anderson, 

is hovering over mid-runway at the Culpeper

Regional Airport. The Culpeper Airfest 2012

is a free event open to the public. There are 

educational opportunities for the youth. Both

young and old were able to fly radio controlled 

model airplanes before the show. The Harrier 

has been an annual highlight of the show for 

several years. The weather was picture perfect

 for this fall day in Culpeper VA. 

Jenkins Orchard 2012

Gala Apples on display at Jenkins Orchard.

The crop is coming in earlier this year due to the 

weather. The Derecho 2012 reduced crop totals

by about 30% this year. Black Twig Apples, a local

favorite, should be in soon. Jenkins is always a great

trip while you visit Culpeper. 

Wild Birds & Long Necks

The Geese were in perfect motion this evening over 

Lake Pelham in Culpeper VA. Their form and motion 

are poetry on display. The long neck aerodynamic design 

moving thru the air with power and grace. 

Together a divine creation. 

Wild Life in Culpeper

Walking along the creek I spotted this snake in the water. As I 

walked over the bridge the snake moved onto the rocks. 

It has it's eye on me as I paused to stop and take this

picture of it sunning on the rocks.

Wild life in Culpeper. 

Spring in the Piedmont

A warm March in Culpeper gave way to an early spring. 

The tree blossoms add bright vibrant 

color to the Virginia Piedmont.  

Sunrise @ Mt Run Lake Presidents Day 2012

Sunrise @ Mountain Run Lake - Presidents Day 2012
The sunrise over the lake added an unusual valeur this morning.
The contrast of the fresh snow with the teak shading of the sun on the
Virginia Pines and Hardwoods provided a rare scene for the Mallard's and I. 

Trees on Fire in Culpeper Sunset

  

The trees appear on fire as the winter sun sets over the Blue Ridge

Mountains. The Culpeper sunset is one of the reasons that commuters

seek the tranquility of Culpeper as a refuge from the large metro areas 

of Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, and Richmond. The barn says 

it well... Rural, Pastural, Beautiful.....