Picture of the day - January 14, 2009

Snowy Mabry Mill

Photo courtesy of Sam Davis. Historic Mabry Mill is one of the most popular stops along the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thousands of sightseers visit this beautiful grist mill every year, and most of them pull out a camera and snap off a few shots during their stay. One of them was photographer Sam Davis who captured this gorgeous image of Mabry Mill after a recent snowfall. Here are a few words from Mr. Davis about the photograph: "This photo was made at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 176 - about an hour's drive from my home here in Virginia. It was shot with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel with the Kit 18-55 mm lens set at 28mm, Tiffen circular polarizer, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/160, and an aperture of f/8. When it snows there, the roads are not usually plowed and the Parkway is closed to through traffic, so caution is urged. In the spring, summer and fall, there are interpreters & musicians, and a restaurant and gift shop are open. It's a very popular spot."  --Sam Davis   Visitor Comments... Name: Adam French Town: Dubuque, IA My family drove the Parkway from end to end a couple of autumns ago, and we were all simply amazed at the magnificent scenery and the colors of the leaves. After seeing Mr. Davis' shot of Mabry Mill, I just might have to go back there in the winter some time. Outstanding shot, Sir!     Name: Tonya Larkins Town: Winston Salem, NC As a native of the western North Carolina mountain region, I have had the opportunity to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit Mabry Mill a number of times. I have taken many wonderful pictures of the mill over the years, but not one of them even comes close to the quality of this one. I have always been too "chicken" to drive the Parkway during snowy weather, but perhaps my wonderful husband would take me sometime...     Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA This marvelous photo would make a wonderful puzzle.     Name: Ruth Ann Joines Town: Chilhowie, VA It's a dream of mine to go there when there is snow. Your photograph is absolutely stunning! Mabry Mill is a beautiful place in any season evidently.     Name: Winston "Rocky" Rockwell Town: Kirkland, WA This photo fairly cries out to be made into a Christmas card! Has a definite "Norman Rockwell" feel to it... Well done!     Name: Roland Evans Town: Omaha, NE Grist mills are a favorite subject of mine. I have seen pictures of Mabry Mill all over the web, but this is the first one I have seen when there was a blanket of snow on the ground. This is an exceptional shot.   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"