View from Lake Tahoma by Jane Best
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. 706 views as of Jan28,’10
Comments
Gorgeous mountains and a perfect reflection! Instant favorite!
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.
– Jane Best
beautiful image, love the building also.
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.
– Jane Best
Wonderful reflections in this nearly surreal landscape. Gorgeous photography.
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!
– Jane Best
beautiful reflection and lighting
Thank you, Gary. The place has always intrigued me. Wish I could have found a better vantage point.
– Jane Best
This is absolutely beautiful Jane. It is like a fairy book land off in the distance. The reflection is gorgeous. Favorite.
Thank you, Donna. Yes, I agree. It does look somewhat like a fairy land.
– Jane Best
Instant favourite – stunning!
Thank you very much, Felicity. I am glad you enjoyed this one.
– Jane Best
Amazing view, what colours, just idyllic!
Thank you, karenuk1969. I am glad you enjoyed this one!!
– Jane Best
Beautiful view Jane!
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.
– Jane Best
Very nice, Jane. Love the clouds, lighting and reflections. Favorite!
Thank you very much Ray4cam. The old stone building has always intrigued me.
– Jane Best
Very nice, Jane. Love the clouds, lighting and reflections. Favorite!