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.

In the old days there were many grist mills throughout West Virginia. The grist mill at Babcock state park, West Virginia is a type of tribute to all of the grist mills, which used to thrive in the old days. Unlike many grist mill landmarks, this one actually grinds and it is possible for park visitors to actually purchase cornmeal as well as buckwheat.

Early Autumn morning at the Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are a few ducks that like to frequent this pond and seemed they wanted to have the cameras attention this morning. So I needed to wait until they chose to make their way to the shore and let the water settle before attempting a reflective shot such as this.

Mabry’s Mill found on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. This picture was taken early in the morning before anyone was at the mill. We actually slept in the car for about an hour until daylight and then just as it was light enough we began taking pictures. Praise the Lord for the opportunity to capture this with such still water.

A rural country autumn barn in West Virginia surrounded by the wonderful colors of the fall foliage. This scene makes me wonder of the years gone by when a country farmer worked out of this barn and the years it has provided shelter for his farming needs. It will not be much longer and all of the remnants of summer will be gone and winter will be knocking at our door.

A classic rural country scene of a mail pouch barn on a country farm. Behind the barn the fall foliage colors accent this down home country scene.

A small country church found in the mountains of West Virginia. On a clear autumn day the fall colors around this church accent the old fashioned charm of a little white church beside the road.

A scenic country farm late in the evening after an afternoon of steamy summer rain showers. Beautiful wild flowers blossom in front of an old country barbed wire fence. In the distance cattle graze in the field on the moist green grass. A few scenic barns in the distance give a lovable down home country feel to the landscape.

A rural country farm on a steamy summer evening. across the field you can see old fashioned country barns and some cattle in the field grazing before the night sets in. Above the clouds reflect rich red, yellow and orange hues from the summer sun.

An Old Country Church just outside of Babcock State Park. This is the community church in Clifftop, WV. A traditional old fashioned country church.