Water pours over the rocks as it rushes down this mountain in the Shenandoah forest. Deep in dark hollow falls gorge you can find these beautiful creek waterfalls. There is little growing here yet this spring but soon the forest will abound with new life.

Psalm 61 verse 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. A Young Christian Praying at Waterfalls in the Forest.

The Jefferson Memorial during a spring evening. Cherry trees frame the memorial that is dedicated to one of the founding fathers of our country. It is honorable God fearing men like Thomas Jefferson that made America who she is today.

Looking through the blossoms of a cherry tree in full bloom at Arlington Cemetery, we can see the numerous graves of soldiers who have given their lives for our Freedom. “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” Our Lord Jesus gave his life that we may be free from sin and shame. These men and women gave their lives that we could live free in America, blessed time and again by the grace of Almighty God.

A close up picture of a bald eagle. A bald eagle is a true symbol of our nations strength and honor. The bald eagle is a predatory bird and is not actually bald but they have a white head. There are really two types of bald eagles one which has a white tail.

Daisy fleabane flowers found beside a country road in the springtime. These little flowers are found all over the countryside and if a little time is taken can make a beautiful floral photography composition. The flowers have a purple pinkish tint when they first emerge, but then turn white once open.

A weeping cherry tree at this beautiful cemetery is a memorial of the many who have wept over the loss of their loved ones for our freedom. America must never forget the price which was paid for our freedom. Our liberty must never be taken for granted but cherished and those memorialized who have sacrificed their lives.

A bitter sweet site across the many beautiful graves at Arlington National Cemetery. The new life of the spring trees reminds us that one day the dead in Christ will rise first; then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them, to meet the Lord in the air!

A marsh marigold found in the cranberry glades wilderness in West Virginia. These little flowers love wet places and are prolific in the marshy wetlands of the cranberry glades botanical area. These are among the many flowers found in this unique area of the Monongahela forest.

A beautiful forest flower called a Trillium Erectum. This one in particular is deep purple and has a large leaf vegetation supporting the flower underneath. Unlike the other white and pink trillium flowers. This flower picture was tough because it was taken at an aperture of F/22 and the wind kept blowing, so I needed to wait until it was still enough to get a .7 second exposure at f/22 in order to gain the flowers details.