Appalachian Encounters

Through My Lens

A Little Light

 

DSC_8130, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

This photo is from several weeks ago, but as the weather has been so gloomy and raw, and now with all the leaves gone…inspiration is lacking. Maybe it will snow soon :)

November 12, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Great Views, Weather | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Sunlit Clouds

Sunlit Clouds, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The cloud ceiling in this evening was amazing, causing the sunset light to dance and move all over the sky.

November 8, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Great Views, Sunsets, Weather | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Sun Dog Over Hanging Rock

Sun Dog Over Hanging Rock, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

To the left of the setting sun appeared a sundog over Hanging Rock.

November 5, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Great Views, Sunsets, Weather | , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

There really is nothing more amazing than the colors that nature produces.

November 4, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Great Views, Weather | , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Leaves on Mossy Boulders

Leaves on Mossy Boulders, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

 

November 3, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Rivers, Lakes, & Waterways, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Fall Escapes

Fall Escapes, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

This small creek meanders along the BRP north headed toward Deep Gap and West Jefferson. There’s quite a few pull-off’s where you can check it out. I was hoping for some fallen leaves still in color, but it was still a beautiful spot on a cloudy morning

November 2, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Favorites, Rivers, Lakes, & Waterways, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Look Back In Time

A Look Back In Time, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

A view through an old barn next to the Mast General Store reveals antique plow equipment.

November 1, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Historical | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Mast General Store

Mast General Store, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The Mast General Store, opened in 1883, in Valle Crucis, NC.

October 31, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Historical | , , , | No Comments Yet

Color Contrast

Color Contrast, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

I know the winter snap is a few weeks past, but I couldn’t resist putting this one up.

October 29, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Grandfather Mountain, Great Views, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Even the ivy

Even the ivy, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Even the poison ivy has shown color here in the high country.  Sunset shed great light on this transition tree in Valle Crucis.

October 29, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Flora, Green Spaces, Sunsets, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Red & Orange & Yellow

Red & Orange & Yellow, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The pastures and landscapes of this area never stop amazing me. The colors they can produce are irresistible, complimentary, and beautiful.

October 26, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Favorites, Great Views, Green Spaces, Sunsets, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Linn Cove Viaduct in Fall

Linn Cove Viaduct in Fall, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Here’s Linn Cove Viaduct two weeks ago, just at peak colors for this area of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

October 25, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Favorites, Grandfather Mountain, Hiking Areas, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Table Rock & Hawks Bill Framed

Table Rock & Hawks Bill Framed, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Here’s a view from the Blue Ridge Parkway of Table Rock and Hawk’s Bill framed by fall colors.

October 24, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Great Views, Hiking Areas, Weather | , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Rough Ridge Colors

Rough Ridge Colors, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

These colors could be seen last week along the BRP while hiking up the Rough Ridge Trail.

October 19, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Grandfather Mountain, Hiking Trails, Weather | , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Grandfather Under Cover

Grandfather Under Cover, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

On Saturday, Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding high peaks received their first snow of the season! The landscapes covered in fall color really made for an exciting day out.

October 18, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Favorites, Grandfather Mountain, Weather | , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Drama on Grandfather

Drama on Grandfather, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Clouds roll over and around Grandfather Mountain.

October 14, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Favorites, Grandfather Mountain, Hiking Areas, Weather | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Monarch of Goldenrod

Monarch of Goldenrod, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

October 10, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Animals, Flora | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Golden Feast

Golden Feast, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

One of many Monarchs feasts on wild Goldenrod along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

October 8, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Flora, Great Views | , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Covered in Rhodies

Covered in Rhodies, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

My family hiking thru the rhodies along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

October 2, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Flora, Hiking Trails, People | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Shadow of Fern


I saw this great shadow of a fern while hiking on the Tanawha trail just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Shadow of Fern, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

October 1, 2009 Posted by jag75 | Flora, Hiking Trails | , , , , , , | 1 Comment