View from Lake Tahoma

Jane Best

View from Lake Tahoma

A view of the North Carolina Blue Ridge mountains from Lake Tahoma near the town of Marion. THe snow covered peaks in the upper left hand corner are the Seven Sisters and Mt. Mitchell.
THe lake was built in the 1920s real estate “boom” as a luxury development. The old building on the lake was a casino where well known bands performed regularly for dances. The 1929 stock market crash ended the development. Now the lake is owned by current property owners. THe casino has been renovated and is used for private special events. Nikon D50

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View from Lake Tahoma by Jane Best
View from Lake Tahoma by Jane Best
  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Gorgeous mountains and a perfect reflection! Instant favorite!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, CraigsMom. THe old building has always fascinated me. The road around the lake is gated so I wasn’t able to get as close to it as I would have liked. I stopped on the main road and walked a little way to get this photo.

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    beautiful image, love the building also.

  • Jane Best replied

    THank you bubbleblue. I have always been fascinated with the old building. It is in the middle of the lake with a long bridge ramp going out to it. Is difficult to find a good place to take a photo of it though as most of the roads around the lake are gated.

  • Kurt Golgart

    Kurt Golgart

    Wonderful reflections in this nearly surreal landscape. Gorgeous photography.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Kurt! I thought the clouds and lighting were particularly interesting and I have always been fascinated with the old round building. You have some lovely landscapes in your area!

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    beautiful reflection and lighting

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Gary. The place has always intrigued me. Wish I could have found a better vantage point.

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    This is absolutely beautiful Jane. It is like a fairy book land off in the distance. The reflection is gorgeous. Favorite.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Donna. Yes, I agree. It does look somewhat like a fairy land.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Instant favourite – stunning!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much, Felicity. I am glad you enjoyed this one.

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Amazing view, what colours, just idyllic!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, karenuk1969. I am glad you enjoyed this one!!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Beautiful view Jane!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much AnaCB! Unfortunately, there aren’t many places along the road to get a good view of the old casino. I would like to have gotten a little closer to it.

  • Ray4cam

    Ray4cam

    Very nice, Jane. Love the clouds, lighting and reflections. Favorite!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much Ray4cam. The old stone building has always intrigued me.

  • Ray4cam

    Ray4cam

    Very nice, Jane. Love the clouds, lighting and reflections. Favorite!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Stunning shot..

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much, Jason. I have always been intrigued by the old stone building and the setting but this is the first time I have ever had a chance to stop and take photos.

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    WOW. Great shot

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you VERY much, fauselr. THe old stone round building in the lake really intrigues me.

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Alan. The old round building on the lake has always fascinated me-as well as the surrounding mountains.

  • Chris Snyder

    Chris Snyder

    Fantastic soft reflections in the water. Beautiful work.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Chris. I really appreciate your compliments! THe old stone building and the setting have always fascinated me but this was the first time I had ever stopped to take photos.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    How picturesque, what a beautiful spot and building! Such tranquility and great reflections!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Joanne! The old buidling and the setting have always fascinated me but this was the first time I had a chance to stop and photograph.

  • Honor Kyne

    Honor Kyne

    Beautiful :))

  • Jane Best replied

    THank you very much, Honor. I am glad you liked this one.

  • Johanna  Rutter

    Johanna Rutter

    this is a beautiful Reflection!!! (thanks for your comment on linville falls, somehow I missed it till today!)

  • Johanna  Rutter

    Johanna Rutter

    so if i go to lake tohma I will see this? worth the trip!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thanks for your comment and compliments, Johanna. Yes, I parked on NC80. A little part of the lake is beside the road. It took a little while to find a place to photo from that wasn’t obstructed by tree branches. I think I had to hold a tree branch or two away from the camera in order to take the picture. My guess is that in warmer months when there is foliage on the trees, it might be harder to get a good photo view. Feel free to BMail me if you want more info or better directions. ALso, I was able to find out more info about the place by googling it.

  • Johanna  Rutter

    Johanna Rutter

    thanks jane, i will keep that in mind next time we take a drive!

  • kingfisher

    kingfisher

    Superb capture! Gorgeous mix of colours. well done!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much, kingfisher. I would like to be able to go inside the gated area as I think there would be many many awesome views.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    A gorgeous and highly reflective composition Jane, it all looks so peaceful and beautiful,very well captured,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Rod. I have been researching various filters for landscape photography and had also noticed that on some of your lovely outdoor photos you mentioned using a CP filter. I purchased one a few weeks ago and this was one of my first photos using it.

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Beautiful reflection!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much ildilazar!!

  • Jan Dryden

    Jan Dryden

    Wow, stunning!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you very much Jan!!

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    This Is Beautiful , well done Jane…..
    Tim

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, TIm. The old building has always fascinated me.

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