Every fall, Bill and I head out to photograph the wonders of the changing leaves. Over the years, one of our favorite local places to look for great fall color has been along the Potomac River in Maryland. Since the C&O Canal National Park runs along much of the river bank, most of the area is undeveloped.
Here are some of our favorite fall photos from along the Potomac River.
Taken near the C&O Canal’s Lock 8
Fall on the Potomac (c) 2004 William Lawrence
Great Falls Tavern in late afternoon light.
Great Falls Tavern (c) 2006 Patty Hankins
Great Falls with the trees on the Virginia shore ablaze with color.
Autumn at Great Falls (c) 2006 Patty Hankins
Since the leaves are starting to really change color in our area now, I’m sure we’ll be out photographing along the Potomac in the next few weeks trying to get more photos of the river with fall color.
The tavern shot is particularly beautiful. The color against the white building is stunning.
Great fall photos. The contrast in the tavern shot is, indeed, very appealing — and the reflection too.
I certainly like ‘Autumn at Great Falls.
Well framed. Nice color and saturation.
I like your blogsite. Well done. Interesting.
Come visit,
Troy and Martha