Deep in a forest ravine near the Blackwater River in West Virginia. The water is ice cold and only flowing because of the constant motion. The temperatures are in the single digits but the ice and winter snow make the scenery alive in the dead of winter.

Late one evening in Washington DC our country’s capitol, we watch as thunderstorms roll across the background over the City. Lightning flashes over the Monument and the Jefferson memorial. Around the edges you can see the Cherry trees in full bloom.

In a small little rock crevasse a rock cave can be imagined with icicles surrounding the opening. The colorful minerals of the Blackwater river give the rocks the orangish colors. This was taken during an extremely arctic blast when the temperatures only reached about 5 degrees throughout the day. Even in the smallest of places the Lord’s creation and beauty is displayed.

A small country barn is weathered and worn, yet still standing and apparently being used. As you can see the winter snow is falling heavily this afternoon in the mountains of West Virginia.

Who hath despised the day of small things? Little community churches like this are the heartbeat of God. Although this little white country church only has services once per week the foundation upon which a small church like this is built is everlasting. Sun beams shine down as a blessing upon this little bethel, on a snowy winter afternoon.

As the snow storm crosses the continental divide most of the energy and snow is lost on the other side of the mountain range. This farm on the eastern side of the divide is spared from the downpour of snow, and the splendorous Heavenly rays shine their glory upon the farmers homestead below.

An amazing wintry waterfall scene at Elakala waterfalls. This is the first time I have been here in the winter time. It is bitterly cold around 5 degrees. Every time I touch the metal on my tripod my hand sticks to it instantly. Although this shot is a little blurry from the blowing snow it still turned out rather well I think. Just the scene itself displays the bitter sweet beauty of the Lord’s creation even in the winter.

Two groups of brightly colored pink flowers. A beautiful display of pink floral beauty.