Picture of the day - November 16, 2007

Horses grazing on a Chilhowie, Virginia farm

Photo courtesy of Joey Atkins. After a relatively short, but pleasant autumn, wintry weather decided to make a sudden appearance here in the Mountain Empire a couple of days ago. Literally overnight we went from comfortable "sweater weather" to a windy daytime high in the low 40's, and yesterday afternoon we were blasted by the season's very first snow squalls. 2007 has been quite an odd year weather-wise, and I for one am looking forward to the arrival of 2008 - and the possibility of everything getting back to normal. As I sit here listening to the bitter winds blow the remaining few leaves from the trees outside our house, I find myself looking at this little reminder of summertime that Mr. Joey Atkins was kind enough to send my way... Today's picture features several horses grazing in a pasture field near the small town of Chilhowie, Virginia. Rural Smyth County is farm country, and it is virtually impossible to travel along one of her numerous country roads without seeing a scene similar to this one. Rolling hills and grassy fields abound, and on a warm, breezy summer day it's a real treat to just get outside and walk among God's wonderful creations. But on a blustery day like today, it's nice to have a photographic reminder of summertime - the time of year when all seems right with the world.   Click here to comment on today's picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"