17 Places In Virginia That’ll Make You Swear You’re On Another Planet
We’ve seen countless breathtaking photos of Virginia’s landmarks, both natural and man-made. Today, we’re going to do something a little different and look at some photos by some amazing photographers that show Virginia from some different angles – creating effects, again, both natural and man-made, that will make you feel like you’ve entered another world.
1. While this might look like a gateway to another world, it's actually a photo of one of the many pools found in Luray Caverns.
2. While they look like ghostly spirits, these clouds are chemical tracers released by 5 consecutive rockets launched at NASA's Wallop's Island Flight Facility on March 27, 2012.
The chemical tracers create the milky, white clouds seen here at the edge of space. They allow scientists to track the wind movements at altitudes up to 65 miles in the sky.
3. This stunning shadow was captured in Hancock Cave at Walker Mountain Grotto in Marion.
6. Between the eerie moon and the fog, the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket looks like it's in another time and dimension at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.
17. The Great Channels of Virginia at Channels Natural Area Preserve may sit at the summit of Middle Knob on Clinch Mountain, but they could easily be from another planet.
I hope you’re as impressed by the talent and artistry of these photographers as I am. Sometimes we need to see the world around us in a new light to truly appreciate it. Let us know what you think of these photos in the comments below!
Virginia staff writer for Only in Your State, freelance writer and journalist. Even though Anna has lived other places, somehow Virginia is where she always seems to land.
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