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.

Covered in Rhodies

Covered in Rhodies, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

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

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.

View from Devil’s Courthouse

View from Devil’s Courthouse, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

It’s about a 15-20 minute hike to the top of Devil’s Courthouse, but don’t be fooled by the flat walkway leaving the parking area. As soon as you take that right curve in the trail in to the woods…you go up…and up. It’s absolutely worth it though!!!

Majestic

Majestic, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

This stream may be small, but at this moment on the Boone Fork Trail, i had a renewed appreciation for the trail. It’s 5 miles take you thru a fantastic mecca of Appalachian perfection.

Ladder B&W

Ladder B&W, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Ladder on the Boone Fork Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Foggy Crossing

Foggy Crossing, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Up Close

Up Close, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Boone Fork

Boone Fork, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Boone Fork as it is headed under the Boone Fork Bridge and Blue Ridge Parkway

Boone Fork Bridge

Boone Fork Bridge, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Rainy and foggy days are the best to shoot. This Boone Fork Bridge is always a great subject. Great light thru the trees, and rushing creek below it, and plenty of boulders for contrast, climbing, and of course, tripods.

Wake Robin Trillium

Wake Robin Trillium, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

This is the time of year to see them, but you have to be looking for them. That “robin red” color blends in to the forest floor.

New Pack

New Pack, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Max showing off his new pack. He’s carrying two water bottles and his water bowl. what a load off me!

Fallen

Fallen, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Hemlocks mostly, diseased and dead where they stand. Some have fallen to make this tangle.

Leap!

Leap!, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Although not from very high, it was still fun to photo these two jumping off the platform at the Apple Barn in Moses Cone.

Profile Trail Boulder Steps

Profile Trail Boulder Steps, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The Profile Trail on Grandfather Mountain has many rocks, boulders, and streams encountered when hiking this trail. I think early spring is one of the absolute best times to hike this trail due to great light thru the trees, new growth, and full streams.

Moss Covered Boulders

Moss Covered Boulders, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Water swirls around rocks in a shallow pool.

Twin Falls

Twin Falls, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Now that spring is upon us, some rain has filled creeks and rivers, brightened greens, and it’s brought us my favorite time of year to get out and see new life.

Cross Country

Cross Country, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

We don’t get snow very often anymore, but this week we got enough for the cross country skiers to get out and take some laps around the lake and thru the maze.

Iced Branches

Iced Branches, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Ice from the lake clings to the tips as the lake starts to melt around it.

Quiet Bench

DSC_3871, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

All around Bass Lake (part of the Moses Cone trails) there are great quiet spots to take a rest, enjoy the lake and soak it all up. It was a bit cold this day to do so.