Virginia was blasted with three heavy snows this winter of more than 20 inches. Not bad for an area that averages barely 5 inches total most winters. While central Virginia does not compare to many areas out west, there were still some wonderful opportunities to capture nature's splendor as it is rarely seen in this part of the country.
Trips: Virginia's Record Snows
The golden leaves of a beech tree often hang on until midwinter. Here they glisten in the snow and backlighting. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.
A red barn stands in contrast to the pastel blue sky and fresh snow. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.
These cattails took on a Japanese artistic look in this snow storm. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.
The cardinal is Virginias state bird. But staying warm and finding food was all that was on this cardinals mind this snowy afternoon. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.
Hiking even 100 yards with Wyoming's best snowshoes was taxing in the four foot deep snows that buried the Blue Ridge Parkway this early sunrise. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.
A female cardinal rests on an old hydrangea branch. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.
Snow and frost combine to make the banks of the James River and enchanted spectacle this early January morning. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.