Eclipse Sequence for Facebook

The total eclipse of 2017 was an awe inspiring sight. I felt the same way as when I first saw Niagara Falls. I rarely use the word awesome, but there is hardly any other word to describe it.

Sunny Spells

The grand view as seen on the trail at Rough Ridge Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E60

Mabry Mill

Mabry Mill, Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia. E65

Second to None

An Autumn view of Lower Falls, or Second Falls, Graveyard Fields, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E202

Cold Mountain, Spring Green

Beautiful Spring colors and puffy clouds at Buck Springs Overlook, with Cold Mountain visible in the distance, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E199

Pearson's Falls

Another day, another waterfall! Pearson’s falls was an easy hike for our two year old grandson. Pay $5 per person and you have restrooms at the beginning and trash recepticals at the end. E193

With a Wink and a Smile

The sun gives a wink and a smile before it sets behind Mount Pisgah, as seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. You can see the famous Cold Mountain in the background. E17a

Grassy Creek Falls

Grassy Creek Falls is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 334, near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. It involves a 2/3 mile hike on a gravel road and a slippery scramble down the bank to the falls. I can’t recommend the scramble, especially after a rain, which we had while we were there. It was treacherous getting back up to the road! E191

Moonset, Cold Mountain

Full moon setting with Cold Mountain, as viewed from Mount Pisgah parking area, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E192

Finishing Strong

A strong and beautiful finish of the day at Cowee Mountains Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E202

Autumn Road

Autumn color at Forest Road 477, off of HWY 276, south of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. E178

Autumn Dreams

Autumn color at Forest Road 1206, off of HWY 276, south of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. E180

Tunnel Through Autumn

Autumn color at Ferrin Knob Tunnel No 2, Milepost 401.3, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina.

Pennies From Heaven

Like pennies from heaven, red and gold colored leaves litter the mossy rocks of Eastatoe Falls in North Carolina. E196

Carolina Sunrise

Golden sunrise at Kure Beach, North Carolina. E105

Rise 'n Shine!

This is the time of year when the sun rises directly through the pilings of Kure Beach Fishing Pier, Kure Beach, North Carolina. Placing the sun partially behind one of the pilings created this starburst. E188

Early To Rise

Spectactular colors before sunrise at Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Fishermen on the pier and fishing boats in the ocean were already busy.

Synesthesia

This is another abstract picture of ocean waves. It is done by panning the camera sideways with a one to two second exposure.

Up!

Tree branches reaching for the Winter sky.

Gently Unfolding

Agave, J. C. Raulston Arboretum, Ralerigh, North Carolina.

Sublime

Camelia, “White Perfection”, J. C. Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Quietly Resting

I was in New Bern, North Carolina for a concert recently and took this picture on the riverfront at sunset. E198

Fair as the Moon

The full moon setting above layers of blue ridges, Waterrock Knob, Milepost 451.2, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E201

My Gaze Transfixed

Water lilies at the Raleigh Rose garden, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Peaches and Cream

Rose, Raleigh Rose Garden, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Spring Medley

Spring colors and morning light as seen from near Richland Balsam Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina.

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The classic view of Bodie Island Lighthouse in the late afternoon light.

Standing Tall

The boardwalk view of Bodie Island Lighthouse in the late afternoon light. It was built in 1872 and stands 165 feet tall. It is located south of Nags Head, North Carolina. E210

Lighting the Stars

Bodie Island Lighthouse at night, Outer Banks, North Carolina. E209

Boathouse

The boathouse on Corolla Island was part of the Whalehead Club. See the Currituck Lighthouse in the background.