Early Morning Fog.

Fog set in along Lake Anne on Monday morning, casting a beautiful white glow upon the community.

Art at the Reston Museum.

(L-R) Jane Anthony, a weave artist from Reston, her husband Bob and Shelley Mastran, Chair, Reston Historic Trust,

share a light moment during a reception for the artists at the Reston Museum at Lake Anne Plaza. 

The Museum is hosting a holiday sale of art and handmade goods by Reston artists through mid January.

Some of the art available for sale includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, 

handweave items, journals, books by local authors and clothing.

Stop by and support the museum and local artists!

Beauty in Darkness.

One of the last trees with blooms looks beautiful against the night sky as the 

walkway lights cast a warm glow on it at Lake Anne Plaza.

Autumn's Last Hues.

The vivid shades of red on a Japaneese maple tree in the Waterview Cluster

are one of the few colors remaining in the autumn season.

Geometry Class.

Adding character to the plaza year-round, the geometric sculptures at Lake Anne Plaza 

revives as a water fountain playground for children during the summer.

Reston Arts Market.

A beautiful day for the Craft Market at Lake Anne Plaza. 

The market is open each Saturday, wrapping up on December 8th with the annual Jingle on Lake Anne.

Morgan Johnson Norwood, a visual artist from Reston sells her colorful paintings, inspired by nature, at the market.

Home Sweet Home.

A unique lakeside stroll beside the Washington Cluster homes at Lake Anne.

Still Green With Beauty.

Autumn leaves float on the unique algae patterns caused by a small current in Lake Anne.

Sailing.

Members of the Northern Virginia Model Yacht Club get their sailboats 

into position for a race in Lake Anne near Washington Plaza.

Green With Beauty.

A reflection of Heron House is cast onto the algae that is on the surface of Lake Anne.
The algae gives the water a green glow, making it picturesque yet unsettling.

Color In Bloom.

A bucket of gerbera daisies, set on the sidewalk in front of 

Lake Anne Florist, adds a bit of color to an overcast, dreary day.

Modern Meets Nature.

An abstract bench, carved from a tree, adds a touch of natural 

beauty to the modern design of a home in the Waterview Cluster.

Reflection.

A mirror-like image reflects on a serene Lake Anne early Sunday morning as the sun rises.

Gone Fishing.

Two lakeside residents bundled up for a cold day of fishing on Lake Anne.

Autumn Illumination.

The Waterview Cluster homes, which were inspired by the town of Portofino, 

bask in the autumn glow that illuminates Lake Anne.

Art.

A colorful umbrella, set on a boardwalk bench in front of the Art Gallery, brightens up an overcast day.

Painterly.

Lake Anne takes on a painterly effect as the the warm autumn hues of the trees reflects onto the water.

Calm after the Storm.

Hurricane Sandy made her way through the area and has left Lake Anne with a bit of rain and wind.

Home Sweet Home.

A pale yellow birdhouse adds simple beauty to the woods along the Green Trail.

Through the Trees.

This photo was taken while on a dog walk along Waters Edge Lane.

Unexpected Autumn Colors.

Callicarpa Americana, also known as Purple Beauty Berry 

vibrantly stands out from the fall foliage in the Waterview Cluster.

Sunset.

A beautiful sunset view from the east end of the lake.

This is the Life...

Man and best friend make their way along Lake Anne on an unseasonably warm autumn day.

Autumn's Beauty.

Trees in the Waterview Cluster bask in the warm glow of the setting sun.
Autumn is my favorite time of year. The beautiful colors displayed on the trees
captivate me each season as if I were seeing them for the first time.
This seemed like the perfect time of year to start this blog!