Yellow Tulip.  Photographed in the tulip gardens at Oglebay Park near Wheeling in Ohio County, WV.  Each year, in addition to local residents, visitors travel hundreds of miles to enoy the vibrant colors on display in the well-known tulip gardens at Oglebay Park.

Frost-tinged Maple Leaf.  You must rise before daylight on a cold, clear autumn morning to record images of leaves tinged with frost.  Even on the coldest mornings, the frost will disappear quickly when the sun hits the leaves.  This is in Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County, WV.

Red and Green Leaves.  The unusual colors of these red and green leaves, along with selective focus, backlighting, and a dark background, combine to make this an attractive image.  Canaan Valley State Park, Tucker County, WV.

Red Leaves and Ferns.  The forest floor contains an endless source of beautiful photographs in autumn, if one takes the time to look down.  This is near Big Run Bog in Tucker County, WV.

Leaves and Moss.  An early morning photo of frost-tinged ground cover.  Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, WV.

Rhododendron Bloom.  This photo of a Catawba Rhododendron bloom was taken on a rainy day, providing two advantages.  First, nice even lighting.  Second, the rain drops on the petals added interest.  Although rhododendron are common in West Virginia, this photo was taken on Roan Mountain in North Carolina.

Red and Yellow Lilies.  I used a special photo technique to give these flowers the "glow effect" characteristic of soft focus filters (without using a filter), yet still retain sharp detail.  Taken near Lexington, KY.

Ice Sculpture.  Nature forms a delicate ice sculpture more intricate and beautiful than anything man-made.  Near the Stuart Recreation Area in Randolph County, WV.