Photo Journal: Virginia Fall 2010
When my plans to shoot fall colors out west did not work out, I decided to have some fun shooting in and around Shenandoah. It was a warm, late fall with spots of wonderful color. We also enjoyed some truly vibrant sunrises and sunsets that led me to make several pre-dawn trips to Shenandoah to enjoy the splendor.
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A rich tapestry of colors glows in the early dawn light. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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Peak colors sometimes lasts only a few days atop Shenandoah National Park. But during those days, the park is radiant. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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For a few brief minutes, the sun's dawn rays slip over the horizon and below the spreading storm to cast a warm glow on Shenandoah's autumn splendor. In 15 minutes, this fall's first snowflakes begin to fall. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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The early sun gradually climbs above the Blue Ridge to illuminate the western autumn ridges of Shenandoah National Park. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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From Shenandoah National Park, the reflected light of sunrise casts a warm glow over the Piedmont. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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A world of pastels paints the Virginia Piedmont region at sunrise. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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An autumn sunrise over the rolling hills near Montebello, Virginia. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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The eastern slope of the Shenandoah National Park holds pockets of color into early November. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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A brilliant sunrise blazes the autumn sky above Virginia's farmland. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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A sugar maple stands out along Skyline Drive. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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After blazing the pre-dawn sky, the sun just begins to edge above the horizon. In 12 minutes and 20 seconds, the sun will be fully above the horizon this October morning. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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A collection of yellow beech and maple trees dot the Shenandoah landscape in late autumn. Photo © by Ed Fuhr.
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