Beautiful Sky, Beautiful Snow

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A snowstorm usually means gray, overcast skies.  But the day after a snowstorm can be sunny and bright.  We got five inches of snow last Wednesday (February 12), but the next morning featured a bright blue sky and sunshine.  That made the snow clinging to the trees and on the ground look even more beautiful.

This photo was taken from our front yard on February 13, 2014.

Sunset on the Cumberland Plateau

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Late autumn sunsets can be beautiful here on the Cumberland Plateau.  The bright red glow in the sky to the west appeared after the sun had dropped below the plateau to the west.  God's colors are gorgeous.

This picture, from my archives, was taken on a clear November evening.

Conservatory Foliage

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When Betsy and I visit the Conservatory at Biltmore House and Gardens in Asheville, North Carolina, we usually pay a lot of attention to the beautiful blossoms, but the foliage can be beautiful as well.  I got this photo on a January, 2013, visit to Biltmore.

That's My Girl!

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I got this picture of my Beautiful Bride a couple of weeks ago when we spent the day in the Smoky Mountains.  I think this is one of the best pictures I've gotten of Betsy.  Just look at that smile!

Winter Wonderland

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Betsy finally got her perfect snow last Tuesday.  Big, fluffy flakes came down during the day and clung to the trees and bushes.  I'm not a big fan of snow, but even I had to admit that for a few hours our yard was transformed into a winter wonderland.

Icy Trees

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As a general rule I dislike ice more than I dislike snow.  Ice on roads is definitely dangerous, and ice on trees can often cause problems.  But sometimes ice on trees can be beautiful.  I got this photo of tree tops across the street from our house on a January afternoon last year.

Middle Prong in the Smokies

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Monday was a beautiful day in eastern Tennessee, so Betsy and I headed to the Smoky Mountains.  We wanted to do some hiking, and I wanted to play with the lens Betsy got me for Christmas.  We didn't do much hiking, but we did drive along the Middle Prong Pigeon River near Tremont.  There was quite a bit of water rushing around the boulders in the stream, but it was so clear we could see the rocks at the bottom.