Thursday, June 7, 2012

Blue Ridge Random


These are various shots from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.











47 comments:

Kranky Granny said...

Each shot is perfect. But, I do have my favorites. The purple flowers and the gnarly tree to name only two.

I wish I could learn to get such color into my photo. Mine seem pale by comparison.

Linda said...

What amazing photos! Catching that heron in the tree...the tree, those cabins - just beautiful! Did you stay in those cabins?

Tezzie said...

Such a gorgeous place! I really love that old stone bridge, and the run down cabin with the funky chimney :) Your photos are wonderful as usual!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Gorgeous pictures. I love the cabin.

penny said...

Brian, you make a simple tree look like a beautiful nature sculpture.
Stunning series of Blue Ridge photos.
cheers

Andee said...

Brian your pictures are amazing as always. I love the little bungalows!

Pamela Gordon said...

This is a very beautiful area and you got some great shots. I like the little log building. I wonder how old it is. Pamela

Buttons Thoughts said...

These are just beautiful I think my favourite is the last one. B

Lori said...

wow, so beautiful there! love the cabin shot!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Awesome pictures, Brian. I love the old stone bridge and the log cabin, well all of them. But my favorite is the last one. It is so peaceful.

Anonymous said...

The flowers are beautiful, the mountains, the lake, the cabins, they're all very beautiful... but I absolutely LOVE that stone bridge! GORGEOUS! =)

Bev said...

Lovely pictures... I love seeing the other side of our land!!

Anonymous said...

Such wonderful photos, Brian! I love that old cabin.

Bev said...

Lovely pictures... I love seeing the other side of our land!!

Nancy said...

Looks like you truly enjoyed your visit to NC. Perhaps another trip is in your near future?

Beautiful captures, Brian, and thanks for sharing at RT this week. :)

TexWisGirl said...

the tree is wonderful. the fern against the cabin is beautiful. the gbh in the pine has awesome light and views. the blooming foxglove is gorgeous. but i want that old stone bridge as a picture puzzle! seriously!

Marc Heath said...

The Heron shot and scenery is superb, lovely colours and depth of field.

Debbie said...

these are just gorgeous brian but i have so many questions!!

you need to "talk" to us a little more....i would have something to say about all of these!!

i adore those cabins and the heron image is my favorite!!

NatureFootstep said...

nice and interesting psot. Love the hut in the first image. And the wood ducks of course. I would love to see them.

Amila Kanchana said...

I'm awestruck by these images, unbelievable!

Shaun said...

Some stunners in that collection Brian. I have that exact same photo of the purple flowers. I will post them up soon.
Have a great weekend coming up
Shaun Valleys ShutterBug

Gail Dixon said...

So many breathtaking images I don't know where to begin! The azaleas look like a ready-made bridal bouquet; all it needs is a ribbon. Another standout is the heron in the tree.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Fantastic shots- once again! You always wow me with your photos.

Lmkazmierczak said...

Stunning ...I kept scrolling down and the photos continued to outdo the one before it♫♪

Tanya Breese said...

oh what gorgeous shots, love the cabin and the bridge is exactly the same as the ones along our parkway!

Candy C. said...

Beautiful pictures! My favorite is the stone bridge too!! :)

Anne Payne said...

Gorgeous! They make me want to go for another long drive on the parkway :) Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful photos.

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Various shots needs more punch line Brian, for each of these various shots are exquisite and so full of charm and beauty!!! My favorite of all is the very beautiful tree, with great character about it. Thanks for sharing and Happy weekend~

Amy Burzese said...

All beautiful. The cabin, the bridge and the tree I especially like.

Lindsjö taxar said...

Great pictures! Lovely countryside, the birds and the flowers.

Lindsjö taxar said...

By the way. I have also a 60D. I had a 1100 before but my interest for photographing is increasing. I try to learn from others. I went to a course 3 times to learn basic and now I have to practise. I dont know everything on the camera yet. I only have it for some months. My favourite is the wildness and the nature.
Your pictues with your 60D are great. Hope I will get that some day :-)

trump said...

Im such a big fan of log cabins, just wonderful images and the camera really likes you. Richard from Amish Stories

trump said...

Im such a big fan of log cabins, just wonderful images and the camera really likes you. Richard from Amish Stories

Anonymous said...

Amazing! As always your pictures are breathtaking.

A Colorful World said...

Amazing shots! I can't decide which one I like the best, they are all so good. I have to say, I wish I owned that little rustic cabin!

Nancy said...

Good Lord! I am in awe of these captures, Brian. Can I borrow your camera for, like, a few years? Lol.

mynature said...

Looking good Brian : )

Liz said...

Oh my!!! What an absolutely stunning set of images, Brian. As I scrolled to each one I was in awe. I love the old hut with the chimney, the old stone bridege, the gorgeous flowers, the colours of the duck... I could go on...
I love visiting your blog. Your images are fantastic and such a delight to see. I'm with Nancy... I'd love to borrow your camera and lenses for a year or two or more :)

Carole said...

Beautiful photos. Love the foxglove. Those flowers used to be everywhere on our property when I was a kid. The cabin is very similar to one standing in the historic Champoeg State Park here in Oregon. Thanks for sharing. :-)

Anonymous said...

Love this series... especially the first of the mountains and the cabin with the mud chinked chimney...

Stewart M said...

Wonderful set of pictures - really like the heron in the tree.

Stewart M - Australia

Linda said...

Hi Brian, I enjoy all of your photos....there is nothing like the great outdoors. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great Monday!

Kerri Farley said...

Oh my ..... doesn't get better than this! Absolutely amazing captures! Love 'em all!

Faye said...

A tour of the Blue Ridges and didn't even have to board the puppy! Now that's service. All your photos are special Brian, but out of this random selection I could look at the stone bridge a long time. Great textures and color contrasts.

Anonymous said...

wonderful nature shots you show us!
AMAZING!!!

greetings
Synke

barbara l. hale said...

Absolutely fantastic series of shots! Makes me want to go there.

Ida said...

Oh my gosh these are absolutely wonderful in every way.