Spring 2007 in the Blue Ridge

The return of spring to the Blue Ridge is a joyous occasion! I hope that these images will show you why I feel this way and perhaps inspire you to get out and enjoy spring 2007 when it makes its appearance in your area…

All of the images were taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway this year at the lower elevations near the James River. There is still plenty of spring colors to come along the 500 miles of the parkway so if you can make the trip I’m sure you will enjoy the beauty of the mountains awakening!

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Spring Delight

Last week, spring just exploded on the lower elevations of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. This image was taken on Friday 3/30/2007.


Overlook

A spring view from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia…


Meadow by the Brook

Early spring in a Blue Ridge Mountain meadow… This was taken, in to the sun, one windy evening last week when we were having spring like temps; this morning it was in the low 20’s f. Please view large if you have the time. Happy Easter my friends!


Redbud Branch on a Dapple Sky

The coming of spring has lifted my spirits and given me hope!


Spring

The look of spring as the grass greens and the redbuds bloom, along side a creek in this bottom, on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.


Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus)

This is a wildflower that grows in the Blue Ridge Mountains in moist woods and on stream banks. I used a little HDR and Orton techniques…


By the Stream

On the Blue Ridge Parkway near US 501…


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All images are copyright © 2007 D L Ennis