It's Always A Good Idea To Carry The Camera
S & S Body Shop, Richmond, Virginia | December 2025
When I left my home to head to a medical appointment in Richmond, I debated whether or not to bring the camera. It was cold. I was hurrying to get out the door. I had no plans to stop anywhere special along the way. And so the list goes. But I’ve been at this long enough to let experience lead the way . . . and many cherished photos have come from unexpected moments of noticing.
It was icy cold this morning with only a dusting of snow in Fredericksburg. But as I headed south on Interstate 95 toward Richmond, the landscape changed. Glorious morning light on a pristine snowscape. No snow or ice on the roads (thank goodness), just a tunnel of snowy trees lit by golden light. Of course, you can’t pull over on a highway to take a picture, but I made note of the images just the same. Once in Richmond, I was delighted to experience the sweet mix of snow and almost Christmas. Not enough snow to keep folks home or make things too dangerous, but enough to slow everyone down with late openings and extra caution. Just enough snow to put everyone in the Christmas mood.