Shenandoah Fall

The morning sun cast an illuminating light on the colorful deciduous trees west of Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the heart of the pastoral Shenandoah Valley. Cloud shadows played across the Allegheny Mountains that divide Virginia from West Virginia and served as a quiet backdrop for the colorful foreground. Also, note the rolling fence in the front of the scene mirrors the undulating mountains in the background.

“Shenandoah Fall” is my Photo of the Week.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

I am a writer, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Anabaptist, and community activist. My life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

16 thoughts on “Shenandoah Fall”

melodiemillerdavis says:

October 24, 2019 at 8:06 am

The curving fence row in the foreground “makes” this photo, and matches the curves of the valleys and peaks. Great choice.

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 24, 2019 at 8:40 am
  
  Thanks, Melodie. I’m glad you caught that curvy connection. All the best.
  
  LikeLike
brighamstephen says:

October 24, 2019 at 8:37 am

What a gorgeous valley and photo. Having just passed through the valley I know of what you speak. Thanks for sharing it.

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 24, 2019 at 8:39 am
  
  Thanks so much!
  
  LikeLike
Gail Brown says:

October 24, 2019 at 8:51 am

Amazing perspective captured so well; it’s all about time and place isn’t it? Colours almost over in our neck of the woods but it has been beautiful.

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 24, 2019 at 9:06 am
  
  Thanks, Gail. I’m glad you had a colorful fall. Bruce
  
  LikeLike
Joanne Cuny says:

October 24, 2019 at 9:11 am

The fence in the foreground is a real eye-catcher…draws you right into the picture…very nice. Thanks for sharing the beauty that you were able to see that day! Hope your recovery is going well!

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 24, 2019 at 9:29 am
  
  Thanks, Joanne. Yes, I like the rolling fence that mirrored the rolling old mountains in the background, too. I am doing very well. Thanks for asking. Bruce
  
  LikeLike
reaglespirit says:

October 24, 2019 at 7:03 pm

That Bruce is a Beautiful image. Thanks for your > Photo of the Week.

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 24, 2019 at 9:13 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Roger. That means a lot coming from you. Bruce
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
Shayleene MacReynolds says:

October 26, 2019 at 1:55 pm

Beautiful photo, as usual. Love how it absolutely transports me somewhere else. ❤

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 26, 2019 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thank you, Shaylene. Given your current fire situation, I’m glad I could help in some way.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  1. Shayleene MacReynolds says:
    
    October 26, 2019 at 2:05 pm
    
    You certainly did! Best wishes, friend. Keep on sharing those photos!
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
Bruce Stambaugh says:

October 26, 2019 at 2:07 pm

Will do!

LikeLike
pamela lakits says:

October 30, 2019 at 6:05 pm

Beautiful!!!!! I am in awe of how far you can see the colors of fall and those amazing mountains in the back ground. Love this photo Bruce.

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 30, 2019 at 7:40 pm
  
  Thanks, Pam.
  
  LikeLike