Picture of the day - October 30, 2007

Early morning reflections in Abingdon, Va

Cheria and I were traveling down U.S. Route 19 in Abingdon, Virginia early this morning when this beautiful autumn scene caught our attention. Although we were in sort of a hurry, we both agreed that we just had to turn around and go back to take a picture or two...well, we actually ended up taking about 30 pictures! I liked this picture the most because it really illustrates the beauty of fall in the Mountain Empire. Unlike most of the trees around here this year, this pair was still clinging fast to most of their colorful leaves which cast a nice reflection on the pond below. What's more, if you look closely in the shadows at the edge of the pond, you'll see the remnants of the very first frost of the season! We drive past this pond quite often, and one of us always seems to comment on what a lovely photograph it would make, but for one reason or another we have never taken the time to stop and take one. Well, this morning the view was just too good to pass up!   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"