Bumble Bee on Butterfly Weed, at the Ashley Ness Butterfly Farm in Ritchie County, WV.

Ice-covered vines, along Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, WV.

Fall foliage reflected in the Williams River in Pocahontas County, WV.  The optimum conditions for this type of photograph are when the opposing hillside is in full sunlight, and the water in shade.

Bed of red Tulips, Oglebay Park, near Wheeling in Ohio County, WV.  Each year, in addition to residents, visitors travel from long distances to enjoy the vibrant colors on display in the well-known tulip gardens at Oglebay.

Spring Larkspur.  Located on a wooded hillside in Tyler County, WV.

Monarch Butterfly, Ashley Ness Butterfly Farm in Ritchie County, WV.  Photographing butterflies requires much patience, and expect many "throw aways" for each good image.  Using a little fill flash works well.

Red Tulips, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV.

Red maple leaf in stream, Gandy Creek, in Randolph County, WV.  While out photographing fall foliage, don't forget to look down.  There are often great photographs right at your feet.  This image appeared on the cover of Wonderful West Virginia magazine.

 Frost-covered plant along Middle Island Creek, Tyler County, WV.