Along the Blue Ridge
Early morning view of mountain ridges and valleys from the Appalachian Trail near Carver’s Gap and Roan Mountain on the North Carolina/Tennessee border.
In mid to late June, this area is covered with pink and purple rhododendron and flame (orange) azaleas in bloom.
Nikon D50 18-55 kit lens. CP filter
Photomatix HDR -3 exposures 
Along the Blue Ridge belongs to the following groups:
All of North Carolina, Day Hikes , HDR Photography (3 Photos per 24hr-day), Landscape and Abstract Photography, Landscape Photography, Mountains and Mountain Light, Nature's Wonders, Nikon DSLR Users Group - 2 uploads per 24 hours, Scenery, Seasonal 'Scapes, Southern-Style: A Downhome Perspective , Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! and United States Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
AngelPhotozzz
Soo beautiful.. good to see you again!
Jane Best replied
Thanks Angelphotozzz! Even though I have gone out to take photos for several weeks, I have been ending up with “flunky” photos that I just ended up deleting. I was pleased with this one though.
FelicityB
Hi Jane, I envy you your countryside, this really is a splendid view, and the sky is beautiful!
Jane Best replied
Thank you FelicityB. THis was taken about 8AM. It was 1.5 hour drive plus 30 min walking uphill to get to this place. As I was walking up the hill to get to this point I met several photographers who were heading down to the parking lot because they had been up on this mountain since 4thirty AM in order to catch the sunrise!
Tim Sanders
Great shot…..
Jane Best replied
THank you Tim!!!
Marilyn Harris
Hi Jane, What a stunning scene! Magic view with a beautiful sky! Great work! x :o)
Jane Best replied
Thank you Marilyn! It was so pretty up there that I went back again day before yesterday. Though it was very foggy this time, it was still lovely and dramatic there.
Ginny York
This is just beautiful Jane! I live in Virginia near the Blue Ridge. These mountains are awesome! O like how your composition has the grassy land in front of the view and the flowers look so beautiful. Well done. A fav!!
Jane Best replied
THank you Ginny! You are in a beautiful area too! Because we have had so much rain this year, everything is particularly lush and green!
Ginny York
PS Gorgeous sky and fog all the way up into the mountains. I love that! :))
Jane Best replied
I went back to this place on Friday and it was very foggy-but still interesting. Also cool enough to wear a jacket which was nice.
DonnaMoore
Wonderful photo Jane. You couldn’t have painted this one any prettier than this. I feel like I’m standing right there with the wind in my face.
Jane Best replied
THank you Donna. Actually I have been trying to paint it but so far the painting looks pitiful!
Béla Török
Brilliant image, Jane!
Jane Best replied
Thank you Bela! It is a beautiful place in every season.
Leslie Wood
Gorgeous shot!
Jane Best replied
Thank you Leslie! It was a lovely day.
rodsfotos
A beautiful landscape composition Jane, love the contrast of the wispy grass in the foreground versus the mountainous backdrop, the rhododendrons are a welcome colour contrast that add to the beauty, well captured,
Regards, Rod.
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Rod. It was so pretty there that I went back up on Friday. THis time it was very foggy and windy. However, the scenery was still awesome and dramatic.
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful and peaceful view Jane!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much AnaCB! It was a lovely day and perfect weather.
Ellen Price
Beautiful capture..Jane :-)
Jane Best replied
Thank you Ellen! I am excited that it was featured in “Southern Style” group too!
Ruth Lambert
Simply beautiful Jane!!
Jane Best replied
THank you Ruth! It was a lovely day with endless scenic views.
Lolabud
Absolutely Stunning Jane. Very well done.
Jane Best replied
Thank you Lolabud. I saw many many photographers there who had come from all over to photograph the azaleas and rhododendron in bloom.