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Happy Holidays! - The Lawn at The University of Virginia

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Happy Holidays! - The Lawn at The University of Virginia 

 

This image, which was provided by the Alumni Association at the University of Virginia,  brings back fond memories of my days as a student at The University.  I was there for six years for undergraduate and law school.  The scene is the Lawn, facing the Rotunda.  All of this was conceived and designed by Thomas Jefferson.

One of my experiences as a student was a chance to live on the Lawn, at 21 West Lawn which is located on the left side of this photograph.  When you are in Virginia, include a tour of The University in your plans.  You will also want to visit Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello.

By the way, there are several excellent wineries in the area to add some moments of extra pleasure to your visit.

Enjoy the holidays with your camera in hand.

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (46)

Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It is amazing how different that scene looks with snow and mists of winter, in comparison to summer, Roy!  That's a really nice picture.  CONGRATULATIONS on having this blog FEATURED in the Photos group!

Dec 18, 2012 07:48 AM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

Wow Roy are you for real that is way beautiful and looks freezing at the same time

Dec 19, 2012 11:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Happy Holidays!

A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens IMG_0114

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 19, 2012 07:32 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Roy,

Snow can certainly be beautiful when you can just enjoy how it looks. :)

Steve

Dec 20, 2012 03:42 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Roy,

Congratulations. This post is now featured on "Speechless Sundays." :)

Steve

Dec 22, 2012 02:07 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Happy Holidays, Roy & Dolores.  Thanks for sharing a little of your own history with invitation to tour University of Virginia and Monticello.  Hopefully someday I will have that opportunity.

Till next time.

Dec 24, 2012 08:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments and support.

Special thanks, Steve, for the feature recognition.

Holiday Decorations, ColonialWilliamsburg IMG_1378

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 24, 2012 08:38 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Merry Christmas Roy, I hope you and your family have a wonderful day.

Dec 24, 2012 10:08 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Its nothing less than eye candy..pleasurable and memorable too...Thank you Roy and keep em coming too

Dec 24, 2012 10:28 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Roy, there is something about winter scenes that really intrigue me. I pray today will be a joyous and blessed day for you and your family

Dec 24, 2012 10:50 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Roy, Merry Christmas to you and Delores!! Seeing the snow at the university just confirms that it's the season to be Happy and Blessed.

 

Dec 24, 2012 10:57 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  Merry Christmas to you, Dolores and your family.

Dec 24, 2012 11:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas!

Holiday Decorations, ColonialWilliamsburg IMG_1367

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 24, 2012 11:25 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Santa chose you to get a big, jolly Merry Christmas today.  He’s got to head to the Bahamas today so I will see you later.

Dec 25, 2012 12:02 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Roy,

What a lovely photo with all the snow!!Merry Christmas to you and Dolores and a Happy Holiday Season!!!

Dec 25, 2012 12:09 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Oh, Roy!  This is just beautiful!  There is nothing more beautiful than fresh fallen snow and you've really captured it.

Dec 31, 2012 02:11 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. Happy Holidays.


Dec 31, 2012 02:43 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Roy,

Somehow I missed this beautiful picture and lovely post. Have a great week. Are you still getting snow?

Jan 14, 2013 02:04 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Kristin, for stopping by.

We have no snow today.  However, the cold weather from the west is heading our way.

Jan 14, 2013 09:57 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used this blog content for a new post scheduled for Dec. 14, 2018.

Dec 13, 2018 12:22 PM