Golden Gate Thru The Lupine

Golden Gate Thru The Lupine, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The last of the sightseeing while in San Fran was a walk on the Golden Gate. The views from here are fantastic and the early light on the bridge is a must see.

Muir Beach Sunset

Muir Beach Sunset, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

After a long hike in Muir Woods, the timing was perfect and the location was close…sunset at Muir Beach; just a little ways down the road from the National Monument parking areas. I, of course, followed this up with a pint and the english Pelican Inn.

Leaves on Mossy Boulders

Leaves on Mossy Boulders, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

 

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

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.

Up Close

Up Close, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Boone Fork Down Low

Boone Fork Down Low, 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.

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.

Weighted Branch

DSC_3891, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

This branch on a hemlock bordering Bass Lake in Blowing Rock is still weighted by snow and ice from Sunday/Monday’s snow storm. On this beautiful sunny day after, the trees still lean and bend from all the extra weight.

221 Ice Falls

221 Ice Falls, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Hwy 221 twists and turns all over the high country and is a fantastic alternative to the BRP on days when it’s closed due to inclimate weather.

Plunge!

Plunge!, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

My poor dog is forever the focus of photographic blunders

Winter Flows

Winter Flows, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Boone Fork River after our first snow

Linville River View

Linville River View, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The Linville River viewed from up high on a Blue Ridge Parkway bridge

Red Rise

Red Rise, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Taken on Sunset Beach, NC, this was one of the most spectacular sunrises I’ve ever seen, and for once, I was prepared to take its picture.