Summer Rain - Asheville NC Blue Ridge Parkway Spring Flowers
An awesome summer evening from the Blue Ridge Parkway in the mountains of Western North Carolina, with passing summer rain storms bringing new life to the spring rhododendron flowers in the ancient Appalachian Mountains. I had an amazing sense of peace and well-being while shooting this incredible scene, a feeling that all was right in the world. The smell of the passing rain storms, the dappled light skipping across the mountain ridges, the fresh spring flowers at the peak of their bloom, and the warm rays of sunlight punching through the rain under the dark storm clouds creating the interesting area of hazy light in the back. It isn't often I get to enjoy a scene as rich with great elements as this one was, and it was an evening I'll surely remember for many years to come. Hope you enjoy the view!
Single exposure with a Nikon D800 w/ 17-35mm f/2.8
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Live oaks dripping with spanish moss hang over azalea flowers in full bloom at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston SC. One of my favorite places in the Spring season, Magnolia Plantation is a stunning sight that is rich with vibrant color during the azalea bloom. Click the image to view it large! Hope you enjoy it, faves and comments are appreciated! ;-)
Single exposure shot with a Nikon D700 and the 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens
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North Carolina Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains - Misty Mountain Melody
Spring catawba rhododendron flowers blooming along the Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. I was blessed to witness this amazing sunset as some heavy fog rolling through the area lifted just in time along my favorite section of the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain, TN. I really liked how the mountains were somewhat obscured behind the rolling fog, giving only a hint at the beauty which lies beyond. Hope you enjoy it :)
Single exposure with a Nikon D800 w/ 17-35mm f/2.8 and Singh-Ray ND Grad
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Autumn Maple Trees Fall Foliage
An autumn storm of maple leaves falls beneath a bright yellow maple tree during the fall foliage just outside of Hendersonville, NC in Western North Carolina. This image is one of my personal faves, and it took a bit of patience to capture it. I waited for a couple of hours through the rapidly changing light and gusty conditions for the right moment when the wind gusts produced this storm of bright yellow autumn colored leaves in the air. I also got really lucky with the squirrels, how many can you find?
Nikon D300 and the 70-200mm 2.8 lens
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Forest Light - Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Mountains NC
A beautiful patch of light breaking through heavy fog in the forest off of the Appalachain Trail between Roan Mountain Tennessee and Spruce Pine North Carolina. I saw this spot of light from a distance while doing some off-trail exploration during my "Spring in the Highlands" workshop last year and just had to reach it to get a shot. The conditions on this morning were less than ideal for outdoor photography with cold temps, high winds, and heavy fog hampering our efforts. With the poor conditions at hand and a few folks thinking about giving up on finding something good to shoot, I spent much of the morning with my group discussing the ability to see good light and find a shot in any given conditions. As we headed up the trail I noticed these small pockets of warm light moving through the forest below us, and after a brief time chasing them discovered this lovely spot where all seemed right in the world. There was no wind, no sound, it was as if we had walked into an oasis of peace and quiet, beautiful nature bathed in this wonderful warm light. While not every day offers epic sunrises and sunsets over distant mountain ranges, there is always beauty to be found around us if we look for it. Hope you enjoy it!
Single exposure with a Nikon D800 w/ 17-35mm f/2.8
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