Walking down from the summit of Mt Hotham on a day, I’d been watching this break in the cloud open and close as it moved across the horizon, some what a chance image. It existed for maybe 20 or 30 seconds before closing up again.
The Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from an overlook along Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia in January 1994. / / Portfolio Areas / Tigers / Wildlife / Macro / Landscape / Birds / Abstracts / Cats~wild and domestic
The sun slowly sets over the Appalachians of the Smoky Mountains bringing the end to the day. Shot was taken from the Clingmans Dome Parking lot in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park !
Taking a few minutes before my “Days End”. The colors are much cooler showing why these are known as the lower Blue Ridge Mountains. The foggy mist is why these particular mountains became known as the Smokys the colors and layers of ridges drew me to this shot. So often in making sunset/sunrise shots photographers shoot one or two shots and move on. This time of day is one of rapidly changing tones. Some of the most dramatic shots can be made after most have left or got there. When the clouds are illuminated by the sun after/before it has pasted the horizon. Those photographers willing to slow down an spend some time will be the ones fully enjoying this time of day when the warm/cool colors met, mingle, and drift apart. As you can see between the 2 shots 2 minutes make a dramatic difference. Clingmans Dome Area Great Smoky Mountain NP / Most recently featured in MASTERS OF THE SCENIC Camera: Canon Rebel Xti / Lens: Canon 28-135mm / Focal Length: 100mm / Manual / Shutter Speed: 1/4s / Aperture: 10 / ISO: 100 / Tripod: Bogen / Filters:Hoya Polarizer / Cable Release / Format:RAW
A Susan Epps Oliver original 2008. All rights reserved. My interpretation of my neighbourhood….... This started life as a general panoramic photo of the Blue Ridge mountains taken during a trip on Skyline Drive in VA. The main addition to the photo was the use of the fractalius filter but the most time-consuming part was trying to get the colour balance the way I wanted it to be. Software used….. Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro and Ulead. Featured in the “Virginia” group. Bridge in the Shenandoah
I have been here and seen the coming of man to my rivers. In my shadows have walked wildlife that no longer walk here. From my lofty peaks you can see for many miles. Once I stood higher than the far western mountains. I may have shifted and changed but I remain. My rivers are cold and my forest cool. From my bowels man has both feed himself and built his shelters. He has raped my slopes for my wood. Fought wars within me. I still survive. Mist still shroud my valleys. Flowers still shine their beauty for all to see. Come walk my paths an fish my streams. Stand on my peaks and walk my valleys. Loose yourself within yourself as your cares fade away when your with me. I am the Great Smoky Mountains, the Great Iron Mountains, Far Blue Mountains, the Sha-cona-ga. Most just call me the Smokies, and I remain. And a quote from John Muir “The mountains, are fountains, not only of rivers and fertile soil, but of men
Taken from the parking lot at Clingmans Dome,GSMNP. The mountain was named for Brigadier General Thomas Lanier Clingman, by Arnold Guyot a geographer. Clingman in the 1850’s was the first to accurately measure the height of the mountain. The mountain was called Kuwa’hi (the mulberry place) by the Cherokee. This is where the legendary great bear chief and doctor dwelled.In whose magic bath the wounded bears are restored to health…Settlers first called it Smoky Dome then later was called Mount Buckley before Guyot named it offically
Bit of an experiment this….....Not sure whether I like it or not yet – whaddya think. / Honest opinion please, I wont be offended if you rag it to death. The original photo on which it was based was a dreary looking long exposure, almost night thing, of a view from Mortons Overlook in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the USA, with fog in the valley, and a missed sunset. I added a replacement sunset from the same day (slightly different position), and traces of a distant hill on the right. Then I picked out odd bits of treeline from an underexposed photo from the same vantage point, added a blue gradient, and a red, then blended the lot together and reduced the noise. It isnt perfect, I know, but I began to get annoyed with where it wasnt going, and stopped before I made matters worse. Thanks Squealia – Hope this mod is better. NB – Most pleasantly surprised – this was a featured image in the Smoky Mountain Masterpieces on 16th Aug 2008 – Thanks Guys n Gals.
Miss Fran at Mabry Mill VA. USA. Olympus E510. 40mm. mix of existing light and low power fill flash. 1/2.5 sec @f5.6. ISO 100 @5300K.
FEATURED IN THE MOUNTAINS AND LIGHT GROUP – DECEMBER 29, 2008. FEATURED IN LIVE, LOVE AND DREAM, JULY 5, 2009. FEATURED IN SOUTHERN-STYLE: A DOWNHOME PERSPECTIVE – JULY 15, 2009. FEATURED IN LIVE AND LET LIVE – October 3, 2009 My hubby, Homer Steedly, took this awesome shot just before the sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina as he was hiking in the area. This photo was taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Even though it looks like we added layers digitally, this is really the way the Blue Ridge Mountains look! Especially when the morning light is highlighting the distance mountains.
There is a special place just off the Blue Ridge Parkway where you can climb these stairs to a beautiful overlook. The best times seem to be when the mist is moving in over the mountains. This picture is dedicated to Annie and Jean – my sisters who have climbed these stairs with me!! Taken in Western North Carolina. I used the PhotoShop Orton effect to give this picture an even more dreamy texture. Featured in Southern Style: A Downhome Perspective – June 11, 2009! Featured in The Which Way Group – June 13, 2009!
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 /
The title is borrowed from Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. / This photo was taken near Mt. Mictchell in the Blue RIdge Mountains of North Carolina.I particularly liked the late afternoon light and shadows . Nikon D50, cp filter, HDR /
Mountain bog on the Blue RIdge Parkway near Linville, North Carolina. This photo was taken late in the afternoon. When I started photographing it was very dark and foggy. It began raining and the camera got wet. I was getting ready to drive away but then the fog began to lift and the sun almost came out. I hopped out of the car and took a few more pictures. About 10 minutes later the dark skies, fog, and rain reappeared. Nikon D50 / The photo shown below, “A Hint of Red” was taken of the same bog but in early Fall. / / !
The pebbles were set up in a line by myself, and i waited for the incoming tide to wash over them. The sun had already set and the sky had that blue glow to it. / Taken at westward Ho beach in North Devon (UK) Minolta dynax 7D / ISO 100 / f/16 / 8 sec exposure / 17mm focal length Featured in / Sea / Dawn and Dusk Light / Your Magic Place / Shifting Sands / Colours of Water
Dawn view from Boroka Lookout, Grampians National Park. Part of the RedBubble Halls Gap weekend getaway.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia on a foggy morning. This image was taken with a Canon Mark III DLSR.
Digital Collage ©2009 All rights reserved. / Part of a new series created from the hundreds of photos in my personal collection of family photos dating back to 1960 (way before I was born). /
Sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains, captured at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Featured work in “Mountains & Mountain Light”, ”#1 Artists of Red Bubble” and “JPG Castoffs ” – May 2009. Equipment : Nikon D200 – Nikkor 12-24 F2.8 ED lens – Circular Polarizer – Manfrotto Tripod. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
Sunrise over the Great Smoky Mountains, Taken early spring morning from The Blue Ridge Parkway / Just outside Asheville North Carolina. / Nikon D300, Nikkor VR 18-200 lens.
Sunrise over cloud banks, captured at Shenandoah National Park in western Virginia. Equipment – Nikon D300 – Nikon 80-200 f2.8 ED lens – Manfrotto Tripod/Ballhead with cable release Camera Settings : 120mm – f16 @ 1/8 second – ISO 100 All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
upper graveyard falls off the blue ridge parkway, north carolina. Olympus E-3. Zuiko 12-60mm ED. B+W CP.
Pisgah National Forest. Blue Ridge Parkway, NC. Olympus E-3. Zuiko 12-60mm ED.
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