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
A beautiful snow had fallen overnight in Lewisville, and I wondered: Just how in the world am I going to get photos along Conrad Road? I wanted so much to photograph the scenic Conrad Road area covered with fresh snow. Yet my little truck was not to be trusted whenever the roads were the slightest bit slick. With no clear answer, I left home on foot — equipped with photo gear — and I headed toward the center of town.
Somewhere along the ever-so-peaceful walk, 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 in Lewisville!
I mean, with two cameras dangling on me, I figured I’d look innocent enough to approaching motorists. And I trusted that I could accurately “size up” my prospective “taxi drivers.” (I was also convinced that kidnappers and other ne’er-do-wells aren’t prone to committing crimes on snowy days!)
“The Tank”
I’d just finished photographing around the old Spaugh House (discussed in Oh, What a Beautiful Day), and was making my way toward Shallowford Square when I saw “The Tank” coming my way. It was a Hummer — the really big version.
Unexpectedly, the driver of the Hummer, Greg Aaron, brought it to a commanding halt in the middle of the snow-covered 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 usually not 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 who photographs as much as his schedule permits.
A Popular Spot
Of course, Greg and I weren’t the only ones heading to Conrad Road that morning. Numerous vehicles were stopping here and there along the most popular stretch, and folks were stepping out to take pictures of the lovely snowscape.
The everyday beauty of the Conrad Road area is always remarkable to behold. But when covered with snow, its beauty is gloriously magnified. Thanks to Greg Aaron’s hospitality, I was able to capture some of Conrad Road’s snow-covered splendor on a fine, and most memorable, winter 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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Deb….really enjoyed the photo adventure on Monday morning. Your photos are fantastic….love the HDR. Glad we got to Conrad when we did….just an hour or so later the sun had done a number on the snow covered road. The “TANK” and I ventured to Battle Branch, Westbend, and most points in between. Keep Clicking!
Greg (The Driver of the Tank)
Greg, I’d been wondering if you’d visited the website. Thanks so much for your kind words about my photos.
I hope you got some great shots at all the places you got to Monday morning. Did you do some HDR?
Keep on shooting, and let me know of any future photowalks, if there’s room for one more.
Thanks again for letting me “volunteer” to ride with you!
All the best,
Deb
Love your photos!!! Love Lewisville!!! We thought Conrad Road was so beautiful that my husband proposed to me there 43 years ago.
Conrad Road is one of my favorite Lewisville places, Cathy. What a great spot for a wedding proposal!
I don’t have any autumn scenes from Conrad Road posted yet, as last year’s autumn was not so good there. But I hope this year will give us some nice fall moments on that beautiful stretch.
Thanks so much for writing!