Blue Ridge Beauty

January 26, 2019 by dorannrule

blue ridge jan snow 1

I never tire of the views from this little house in rural Virginia.

And even now, after so many years and so many pictures, there are still moments when I feel compelled once again to try to capture the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Blue Ridge is sometimes shrouded in mist or covered in snow, or blue against the sky, or blanketed in fog, and always stunning.

The snow was clearing a few days ago here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

And it was one of those days when I simply had to get one more picture.

24 Responses

on January 26, 2019 at 10:45 am Andrew Reynolds

Beautiful.

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on January 26, 2019 at 11:18 am Eliza Waters

I don’t blame you, it’s a stunning view!

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on January 26, 2019 at 11:34 am Anne Mehrling

There is nothing else like the Blue Ridge! I love your views. How can you remember scenes if you don’t take photos??

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on January 26, 2019 at 12:37 pm Jill Weatherholt

Oh my, Dor! This is exactly what I needed after an extremely long day. Thank you! xo

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on January 26, 2019 at 1:21 pm shoreacres

It always surprises me when something that surely is cold looks so warm and inviting.

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on January 27, 2019 at 12:50 am Al

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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on January 27, 2019 at 2:16 am Kate Crimmins

We haven’t had a “proper” snow yet here in southeastern PA. Our last “storm” turned to rain so at the end you could see the grass through the snow cover. I’m ok with not a lot of snow but perhaps one that gave a Currier and Ives effect for a few days would be nice. Then I’d like the sun to come out and take it all away (instead of leaving us with dirty snowpiles). Great shot.

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on January 27, 2019 at 9:51 am The Coastal Crone

Beautiful! Years ago I visited the Blue Ridge Mountains in winter – glorious!

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on January 27, 2019 at 1:55 pm nutsfortreasure

Stunning no matter the season ❤

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on January 28, 2019 at 4:34 am Tina Schell

Know just how you feel Dor, glorious! We often drive up to the BR Pkwy in N C and it is really beautiful

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on January 29, 2019 at 4:23 am Mama's Empty Nest

No wonder you never tire of that view!! Beautiful in every season.

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on January 30, 2019 at 2:56 am elfidd / The Rooster

I’m of the same compellingness (my word) of sunsets here on the Eastern Shore. Heads its water, tails its mountains. We are both so fortunate.

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on January 31, 2019 at 3:29 pm dorannrule

We do think alike Anne!

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on January 31, 2019 at 3:30 pm dorannrule

Your delight is catchy. Thank you Jill!

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on January 31, 2019 at 3:31 pm dorannrule

There is that stark beauty I think that inspires warm feelings.

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on January 31, 2019 at 3:41 pm dorannrule

Ditto!

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on January 31, 2019 at 3:44 pm dorannrule

Are you frozen? We think it is terribly cold here at 16 degrees tonight.

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on February 1, 2019 at 1:39 am Kate Crimmins

It’s at 1 degree this morning. I can’t really tell the difference between 1 and the 9 it was last night. I am not frozen but my function today was cancelled. I was glad. This is the weather of dead batteries.

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on February 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm Sheryl

Wow, you have an incredible view. It is beautiful with the snow.

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on February 7, 2019 at 3:15 am Mary

Gorgeous as always and a wonderful treat.

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on February 8, 2019 at 6:12 pm Mary Strong-Spaid

A beautiful sight, to be sure!
Certainly miss seeing the Shenandoah Valley!
Have been thinking about Virginia lately—it has been making the news for the past few days, even here in Texas!

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on February 22, 2019 at 4:12 pm dorannrule

Virginia does seem to make the news doesn’t it? And lately it has not been great . Still, the “Valley” is a wonderful place to live.

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on March 27, 2019 at 4:15 am Holly G.

You are capturing my favorite place in the whole world to be! Stunning!

“There is no place like home” is especially true when your home is in the mountains. The serenity and majesty you feel standing in the presence of the Blue Ridge just takes your breath away. Thank you for sharing this! ❤

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on March 27, 2019 at 2:49 pm dorannrule

Thanks Holly for your comment and for visiting my blog.

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