
Next Ridge Over by br1078phot, on Flickr
The neighborhood across the way always has better looking trees than around our apartments. But then they paid to have them planted many years ago for the colors. Unfortunately, when it dries out in late summer that means they tend to turn more russet than red.

Between Evergreens by br1078phot, on Flickr
I can watch all the small fireworks in the valley that are launched during some holidays. And if I look out past the right side of the tree on the right, I can see the town of Vinton's Fourth of July celebration.

Sunstruck by br1078phot, on Flickr
The shadows were playing around, making some areas brighter than others.

Those Banded Hills by br1078phot, on Flickr
Cloud shadows moving over the Blue Ridge.

Painted View by br1078phot, on Flickr
This is why I find the thought of moving out of this place a hard decision to make. But it will have to happen some day.
PF