Michael Richmond's Collection

Almost heaven...West Virginia...

Blue ridged mountains, Shenandoah River...

Life is old there, older than the trees...

Younger than then mountains, blowing like a breeze

Country roads....take me home....:)))))
Good ole memories come to mind...singing "Country Roads" with my dad when I was just a kid. Haha...and I always wondered how West Virginia looks like. Today I have the golden opportunity (A GINORMOUS THANK YOU goes to my good friend MICHAEL RICHMOND) to show the world how beautiful West Virginia, USA, is.
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. (William Shakespeare)

It's been 16 years since I left USA. And it feels just like yesterday I was there, studying, working, and enjoying my days (and nights... *grin*).


Winter has and always will be my favourite season of the year. Although now...it's only a dream...but at least I know...my dream came true 16 years ago!!!


I chose to dedicate Michael's collection of nature this July simply because America just celebrated another year of freedom this past 4th July... without me being there to enjoy the fireworks and burgers and beer :(

However, this is a great chance to show the world how beautiful our earth is. I believe, no matter which country you live in, there's beauty everywhere. Just take some time and notice it. It can be refreshing. It can be inspiring.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

I "met" Michael in facebook, gosh....for the longest time now!!!! Guess he fell in love with my photography and started talking to me :) But....look at his photography...amazingly beautiful. Thanks Mike for letting me share your photos here. It's truly an honour to have you with me.

God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone; but on the trees, the clouds, the flowers, and the stars. (Anonymous)
Michael Richmond lives in West Virginia, USA, with his 2 sons, Dereck & Dakota. He is a Christian with high faith and love for the beauty God has given to all of us to enjoy. He loves photography and animals. He is truly a gifted photographer with an eye for beauty :)