Picture of the day - October 9, 2008

Fall colors in Northeast Tennessee

Photo by Rick Rouse. Since yesterday's picture featured a colorful autumn scene from the hills of Southwestern Virginia (where I grew up and currently live), I thought it only fair to give equal time to our neighboring state of Tennessee. Since Washington County, VA borders on the Volunteer State, all I had to do was drive a few short miles to get the job done. After driving the short distance from the lovely town of Damascus to Backbone Rock, I got out and began taking pictures of the famous monolith, dodging cars in between shots. I wasn't really having much luck getting a shot I liked, so I turned around to look for a better vantage point only to see this scene that had been right behind me the entire time. Sometimes it pays not to focus so intensely on a single subject when we're out taking pictures. If only we'll take the time to look around there's no telling what kind of images we might end up with.   Visitor Comments... Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Great job with today’s picture, it is beautiful!! I really like this picture a lot and it is a real feast for the eyes.     Name: Barbara Shupe Town: Norton, VA Mr. Rouse, Love all your Autumn photos, especially this one today. I have not been to Backbone Rock since I was very young and have wanted to do so every Autumn but have not made it yet. Thank you for the beautiful photos and I also enjoy all your comments.   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"