I have to admit…this is easily my favorite part of the week. Since we have started our weekly “reader submitted photos” piece, the number of pictures sent in has been overwhelming…and the quality of the work? Simply incredible. The hard part is not trying to find pictures to post, it’s in choosing from so many amazing options! And please know, that if you submitted an image and you haven’t seen it posted yet, sit tight. There are many more images that we have ready for future articles. In the meantime, thank you all for sharing your talent with us and keep it coming! If you’d like to submit a photo for consideration, be sure to check the submission instructions at the end of the article. Keep up the great work, Virginia!
- An overcast sky only adds to the beauty of this scene at Fort Monroe in Hampton. Thanks to Scott MacKay for sending this beautiful photo.
Scott MacKay / Only in Virginia
- Tom Wright captured this breathtaking sunrise on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Tom Wright / Only in Virginia
- This is the kind of photo you wish you could step into. Burr Photography shot this beautiful twilight moment in Marshall.
Burr Photography / Only in Virginia
- The fall trees serve as the perfect pot of gold at the end of this double rainbow in Amherst County. Many thanks to Cindy Harris Peters for this submission.
Cindy Harris Peters / Only in Virginia
- Stumpy Lake in Virginia Beach looks like a painting in this photo submitted by Scott MacKay.
Scott MacKay / Only in Virginia
- Photographer Philipe Basile says “you [could] hear a pin drop” in this photo of Smith Mountain Lake just before sunrise. The photo captures the peaceful tranquility of the moment perfectly.
Philipe Basile / Only in Virginia
- THIS is why Skyline Drive is one of the most visited roads in the state. Wahoo Photography captures the beauty and splendor of the drive to a tee.
Wahoo Photography / Only in Virginia
- This is the kind of picture that makes me think, “Why live anywhere else?” Brian Sullivan submitted this image from the top of Old Rag.
Brian Sullivan / Only in Virginia
- The sun casts an otherworldly glow on this barn in the Garden City area of Roanoke. Thanks to Bill Purcell for being there to capture the moment.
Bill Purcell / Only in Virginia
- As Jeff Hammond of Landscapes of the Blue Ridge says of this photo, it was all about being in the right place at the right time. And looking at the outcome of this shot taken at Yankee Horse Ridge in South River, I couldn’t agree more. From the fall colors to the soft mist in the background, the artistry of the photographer AND the landscape shines through.
Landscapes of the Blue Ridge / Only in Virginia
- Another exquisitely captured forest scene was sent in by Norma McGehee Woodward. This shot was taken at Government Island in Stafford County.
Norma McGehee Woodward / Only in Virginia
- Fall fireworks are in full swing in this photo from Tannersville, sent in by Louise Bogle.
Louise Bogle / Only in Virginia
- This is the kind of road you could get lost on and not mind one bit. This beautifully composed image was sent in by Cheryl Bunton Fowler.
Cheryl Bunton Fowler / Only in Virginia
- Raven’s Roost only becomes MORE beautiful (if that’s possible) with an impending storm. Thanks to Early McDaniel for capturing this incredible moment.
Early McDaniel / Only in Virginia
- If you’re looking for ultimate tranquility, you’re in luck - I think we’ve found it at Edith Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. What a beautiful image by Martin Ritchie.
Martin Ritchie / Only in Virginia
- Haley Fredericks managed to to capture a quintessential fall shot of this squirrel getting ready for winter in Bedford.
Haley Fredericks Photography / Only in Virginia
- When Don Ashburn sent this photo in, he described it as a “simple iPhone photo taken at sunset on the Great Wicomico River in Northumberland County.” A humble description for this breathtaking photo, for sure!
Don Ashburn / Only in Virginia
- The sunset over Swift Creek in Midlothian sets the water ablaze in this image submitted by Debbie O’Connell. Simply stunning.
Debbie O’Connell / Only in Virginia
- These incredible aerial photos of Richmond’s Monument Avenue and the James River were sent in by Daryl Watkins of Creative Dog Media. What amazing views!
Daryl Watkins / Creative Dog Media / Only in Virginia
Daryl Watkins / Creative Dog Media / Only in Virginia
- With Halloween only just past, this photo could not be passed up. “Sassy” the black cat seems to have posed for this photo captured by Kim B at the farm in Marshall where she lives and works.
Kim B / Only in Virginia
- A low lying fog creates an eerie atmosphere for this country road in Glad Springs. Thanks to Brenda Lindsey for capturing such a beautiful scene.
Brenda Lindsey / Only in Virginia
- Sunrise at Woodlake in Chesterfield County may be the best excuse to get out of bed early that I’ve ever seen. Thankfully, Lenora Davidson was there to take this photo.
Lenora Davidson / Only in Virginia
- South Fork Bridge in Front Royal provided the perfect perch for Sandra Minett to capture the Virginia landscape.
Sandra Minett / Only in Virginia
Remember, if you would like to submit a work for consideration, please don’t be shy! To submit an image, you can email it to submit-va@onlyinyourstate.com or post it to the Only In Virginia Facebook page. Please be sure to give us your name as you would like it to appear in the credits and tell us where the photo was taken. We look forward to hearing from you! In the meantime, do you have a favorite from the photos above? We would love to hear your feedback. And don’t forget to share this article so we can continue to support the talent AND beauty found right here in Virginia!
Scott MacKay / Only in Virginia
Tom Wright / Only in Virginia
Burr Photography / Only in Virginia
Cindy Harris Peters / Only in Virginia
Scott MacKay / Only in Virginia
Philipe Basile / Only in Virginia
Wahoo Photography / Only in Virginia
Brian Sullivan / Only in Virginia
Bill Purcell / Only in Virginia
Landscapes of the Blue Ridge / Only in Virginia
Norma McGehee Woodward / Only in Virginia
Louise Bogle / Only in Virginia
Cheryl Bunton Fowler / Only in Virginia
Early McDaniel / Only in Virginia
Martin Ritchie / Only in Virginia
Haley Fredericks Photography / Only in Virginia
Don Ashburn / Only in Virginia
Debbie O’Connell / Only in Virginia
Daryl Watkins / Creative Dog Media / Only in Virginia
Kim B / Only in Virginia
Brenda Lindsey / Only in Virginia
Lenora Davidson / Only in Virginia
Sandra Minett / Only in Virginia
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