Magnificent waterfalls deep in the forest on a beautiful autumn evening. This trilogy of waterfalls is just a small series of the entire system of waterfalls that cascade down this massive gorge that descends down the Shenandoah forest mountainside.

Early one morning after an autumn rain, fog surrounds the trees on this West Virginia lake. The serene early morning sights and sounds set the mood and lighting for perfect nature photography. There is a small duck in the water swimming this direction but cannot be seen in this photograph.

A hidden waterfall enlightened by heavenly beams divine. Everyone needs a secret place to get alone and consider the very most important areas of life and our existence. Often the cares and concerns of this life distract our frail minds from the truths of our eternal destiny. Where is your “Secret Place”? Although you may not always be able to retreat to a different circumstance or location there is a secret place given from above that is available to all who will enter. Matthew 6:6 and Psalms 91:1

This is a revisit to a photo scene that was discovered last autumn. It was simply by mistake that I discovered the swirling leaves and reminded me of a blazing fire. This year it began raining while I was taking many exposures of this scene. Most of the images turned out useless, this was the best I could get from them. Maybe I will get the perfect image of the fiery waterfalls next year.

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Imagine the most beautiful sight you can think of, or have ever seen, then consider the Glory and presence of the Lord is infinitely greater.

On a brilliant autumn day I happened to notice this mallard sleeping on a log in the middle of this cove. Can you see the lazy duck? He blends into the reflection very well. No doubt he certainly must feel safe out in the water like this. Amazing how wildlife adapts to their environment and makes the most from it.

Early on an autumn morning after a evening rainfall, fog surrounds this scenic forest lake. As the sun rises the fog begins to lift and a small water fowl swims over to meet me as I am taking pictures. It is as if he poses in the middle of the water to give an opportunity to capture a wildlife portrait of a duck in the midst of this autumn forest reflection.

Leaves floating in a forest lake near the last days of colorful fall foliage.
Now most of the leaves have fallen from the trees, and although there are not many colorful scenes in the trees, there are still beautiful colors found in and on top of the water.

Late in the afternoon after hiking down into the bottom of this gorge (about 5 or 6 miles) we are blessed to see the further most lower falls of White Oak Gorge. This photo does not do the autumn scenery justice, it is truly a blessing to see the forest river flowing through the colorful autumn landscape, and it was well worth it.

Before the heavy frost of the autumn season these flowers are flourishing in this colorful floral field. Amazing how the flowers abound up until the last moments of moderate temperatures. Not soon after the first cold frost these flowers are gone. One of the reasons I love photography, as it preserves moments in time.