Virginia is for Lovers.

Beautiful views along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park.

I carried the heavy camera and lens everywhere—Stony Man Trail and Hazel Mountain Overlook.

There were lots of other photographers. A nice woman asked if I had gotten the views I wanted. I smiled and nodded yes, stepping aside so she could take her own picture of the view. Truly, I had to force myself to take the expected pictures. All I really wanted to do, on this perfect day, was take pictures of people and pops of late summer color.