A Time for All Seasons

The cycle of life is always around us, but probably most evident this time of year. As the days shorten and the weather cools, the leaves that were once green display their brilliant color of crimson, yellow and gold before making their final journey ever so gently to the earth. Along the river, a leaf may travel for miles aided by the flow of the current before finding a resting place to begin it's gradual decay in the river's depths. Be sure to witness the Autumn splendor all around us; the leaves will be brown and crunchy (or soggy) all too soon.
Image © Robert Harris Photography

Kayaking on the James

I enjoyed a couple of hours kayaking the James River on the morning of Labor Day. A point/shoot camera stuffed inside my life jacket and a polarizing filter made it possible to capture a few images along the way. Nice way to spend a day off.

Images © Robert Harris Photography

Winter on the James

A visual feast descended upon us with eight inches of snow over the Richmond area. To end the day, I followed a snow plow (thank you) to the river to witness the last light over the James River. As the sky turned pastel in color, the ducks and geese passed overhead, almost as a courtesy for a great photograph. The setting was indeed peaceful with the exception of the ducks flying in the distance.

Image copyright: Robert Harris Photography

James River 20 degrees

James River
"Ice Bells"

The James River is full of life even with the temperatures hovering at a bone chilling 10 degrees in Richmond. The wind blowing off the river cuts to the bone, but the birds and ducks don't seem to mind. I did have an hour to "see" what the river might display with the temperatures so low.
Little "Ice Bells" form on branches that brush the water and over time, frozen ice formations appear. These little gems go unnoticed by the casual observer, but if you stop and "look" its amazing what appears.

Images copyright: Robert Harris Photography