A Walk in the Snow
Lewisville residents — human and canine alike — were out enjoying the beauty of a freshly fallen snow.
More Beauty to Photograph
The first snowfall of the season dropped approximately 4-6 inches of white stuff on our beloved Lewisville, providing a myriad of subjects to photograph. As the sun began to break through parting clouds, the best direction to point my camera toward was typically westward. Snow-covered yards and homes facing east were bathed in poignant morning light. The scenes were a delight to my eyes — and visual food for my hungry camera!
After arriving at snow-draped Shallowford Square and photographing it from various viewpoints (see Serenity at the Square), I continued making my way through downtown Lewisville.
Residents were beginning to emerge from their homes to experience the beautiful snow for themselves. Couples were walking together, and individuals were out with their dogs. I found them all to be just as intriguing and beautiful to photograph as the stately snow-covered homes I’d been photographing.
Photo Gallery
Check out a few select photos of Lewisville homes and residents in the Lewisville Snow photo gallery.
Ready for Spring?
A beautiful snow scene at Shallowford Square in Lewisville, North Carolina.
Did it really snow last week, or was I just dreaming?! Frankly, with temperatures reaching into the 70s this weekend, thoughts of snow have left me a bit disoriented!
However, as promised in my previous post, today you can view the final group of snow scenes that I shot last week. This group of photos focuses on some downtown portions of Lewisville, including scenes of the historic Laugenour House, the Lewisville Library and Shallowford Square (shown above), including the Veterans Memorial.
I regret that I didn’t make it further down Shallowford Road in downtown Lewisville before the optimal snow scenes had passed. The next time it snows here, though, I hope to employ a new strategy that will enable me to capture some new Lewisville snow scenes.
To view the final set of photos from last week’s snowfall, please visit the Snow Scenes photo gallery.
Finally, now that the most recent — and very beautiful — snowfall has come and gone, are you ready for spring? Cast your vote by clicking on the Comment link below!
Snow on Conrad Road
Freshly fallen snow adorns the pasture and barn on Conrad Road in Lewisville, North Carolina, a stretch of road that is easily one of Forsyth County's most scenic spots.
Getting Around Town
So just how was I going to get to Conrad Road? From experience, I knew that my little truck was not to be trusted whenever the roads were even slightly slick. That’s why I’d left home on foot to photograph the snow that had fallen overnight in Lewisville.
Somewhere along the walk from my house toward the center of town, the answer came to me. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before: Just bum a ride to get to wherever I want to go!
With cameras dangling on me, I figured I’d look innocent enough to approaching motorists, and I trusted I could accurately size up my would-be “taxi drivers.” (Plus, I reckoned that kidnappers and other ne’er-do-wells simply don’t get behind the wheel on snowy days!)
The Tank
I’d just left the Spaugh House property (discussed in the previous post) and was making my way toward Shallowford Square when I saw “The Tank” coming toward me. It was a Hummer — the really big version.
As it turned out, I didn’t have to thumb for a ride. The driver of the Hummer, Greg Aaron, stopped in the middle of the road, lowered his window and hollered: “Have you gotten some good shots?” “Yeah, I think so,” I replied. We talked a moment or two about camera gear, and then Greg said the magic words: “I’m headed to Conrad Road to take pictures.”
Before I knew it, I had volunteered to go with Greg to Conrad Road! (Now, I’m not usually the pushy type — but when it comes to getting good shots, my middle name is “Assertiveness.”) Thankfully, Greg is a nice guy, plus he’s a bona fide photo enthusiast. He loves photography and photographs as much as his schedule permits.
A Popular Spot
Of course, we weren’t the only ones heading to Conrad Road to take photos. Numerous vehicles were stopping all along the most popular stretch of the road, and folks were stepping out to take pictures.
The everyday beauty of the Conrad Road area is gloriously magnified when decorated with snow. Thanks to Greg, I was able to capture some of the snow-covered beauty of Conrad Road that morning.
If you’d like to see a few more snow-scene photos of the day, please visit the Conrad Road photo gallery.
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Oh, What a Beautiful Day
Beautiful snow-covered trees in Lewisville, North Carolina.
Snow in Lewisville
This past Monday morning, Lewisville residents awoke to a beautiful covering of snow. It’s the most we’ve had in several years.
When it comes to photographing snow scenes, I wish I could be in more places at once. I wanted to photograph as much of Lewisville as possible, before significant melting took place. Yet I realized that it wasn’t possible for me to capture every portion of the community at the peak of its snow-covered beauty. So, alas, I did the best that I could.
Because my little truck does not like slick roads, I set out on foot around 7:30 a.m. I carried two cameras — a wide-to-long zoom lens on one camera, and a macro lens on the other. My coat pockets were full of various photo accessories. My hand and toe warmers were in place, as was my black winter Tilley hat, with the ear flaps pulled down. I was ready to venture out!
Beautiful Trees
Making my way to the heart of Lewisville would require about a mile’s walk. At the corner of Shallowford and Williams Roads, I captured the above photo. The trees, apparently anxious for spring, were filled with bright red buds. It was awesome to look upward from beneath the trees and see so many of the red buds outlined in white by the snow that covered the branches. It was an exquisite sight that reminded me of Japanese art.
These trees are located on the property of the historic Spaugh House, which I wrote about in the post titled, Evening Light. The photos in that earlier post were taken in August, in a brilliant golden light, just prior to sunset. Now, on this winter morning, the house and property had an entirely different mood.
Photo Gallery
Photos of the Spaugh House, along with more shots of the beautiful snow-covered trees, can be viewed in the Spaugh House photo gallery. I hope you enjoy them. Please feel free to leave a comment by clicking on the “Comment” link below.
COMING UP NEXT — More snow scenes from other areas of Lewisville.
