"Walking in a winter wonderland"

Today it snowed...a lot. I looked out the window one minute and it was flurrying, 5 minutes later mini snow clumps the size of golf balls were coming down. It was an uplifting sight because, the thought on all of our minds was how this could lead to classes being cancelled. Besides that fact, I was excited because I love when it snows. It gives meaning and purpose to all of this cold weather. About 4 inches piled up in an hour, and it was still coming down. I got about 5 minutes worth of pictures before I was forced to go inside due to the conditions. Gotta love Virginia.
"Snow, snow, don't go away"

Exposure 1/200 sec at 1.8

Focal length 50mm

ISO Speed Rating 400

Exposure 1/200 sec at 2.0

Focal length 50mm

ISO Speed Rating 400

Exposure 1/125 sec at 1.8

Focal length 50mm

ISO Speed Rating 400

Just one of those moments.

I found myself walking aimlessly on the asphalt paths that intertwine through campus. I was on what seemed to be an impossible photo assignment. Note that this was the night before it was due, so I wasn't really helping my cause(and it was drizzling, just my luck). I had my tripod over my shoulder scanning the scene for an acceptable shot. I remember thinking to myself, "well good job John you've screwed up in the one class you're actually interested in." By this point I had given up and started the shameful walk back to the dorm. I had my head down kicking the rocks on the path and avoiding puddles when I stumbled upon an interesting sight. It was the way the light hit the drops of water on the newly fallen leaf that caught my eye.

Nature has a lot of beauty to offer, sometimes you just have to open your eyes a little wider.

Exposure: 30.0 sec at f/14

Focal length: 50mm

ISO Speed Rating: 200