From the Bridge at Kelly’s FordLooking out at the Rappahannock River from the bridge over Kelly’s Ford. The ford was a major crossing site for the armies during the Civil War. A battle was fought near by in March 1863.

Bustling LignumOld country home in central Lignum. The home next door is abandoned as is the building directly across from it. Just behind me where this photo was taken there is a church. That’s about it.

Andy Warhol is Alive and Well In LignumAnother old barn picture with an artistic twist. And to continue the artsy theme a cow poem:Distant Hills The distant hills call to me. Their rolling waves seduce my heart. Oh, how I want to graze in their lush va…

“We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive at where we started and know the place for the first time.”T. S. EliotOff to Ireland for a week at the end of the month! My companions, my wife and 16-year-old …

A Tribute to the Fallen of the 20th and 21st CenturiesIn the background is the recently dedicated memorial to those from this area who made the ultimate sacrifice from World War I through today. Names were added just before the dedication and some si…

A Single Moment in TimeThe Welford House. December 11, 1862:”We then entered the back door and passed upstairs to the front. Gilman Nichols of Company A was in advance. He found the door locked and burst it open with the butt of his musket. The moment…

A Cry for Computer EnhancementThe colors of the house, the flag, and the flowers all cried out for me to push the enhancement button.

The Next Best Thing to Old BuildingsThere is something about a wrought iron gate in an old brick wall. Oops! My finger slipped again.

The Rappahannock on a Beautiful Summer DayThe following three photos were taken from the Jefferson Davis Highway bridge (Rt. 1). Sometimes its best to let nature speak for itself. This is one of those times…..