Tuesday, April 19, 2011

ABC Wednesday: N is for North Carolina


I thought I'd take you across the State of North Carolina today starting in the eastern part of the state.
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North Carolina beaches are on the east coast of the U.S. Moving west from the coast, in the center of the state is the capital of North Carolina which is Raleigh and the shot below shows the capitol building. During colonial times, New Bern (eastern part of the state) was the capital of North Carolina. However, Raleigh has been the NC capital since 1792.
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Moving west across North Carolina you come to the NC mountains.
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We had some nasty tornadoes in NC, including in Raleigh where I live, this past Saturday. I feel fortunate not to have been personally impacted although of course feel bad for those in my state who were.

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22 comments:

  1. RajeshApril 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Wonderful images of North Carolina.It is a beautiful place.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaApril 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Ahh so beautiful there, your pictures are brilliant, mainly the first one, I love this kind of landscape! :)
    Nice one!
    Léia

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  3. WandaApril 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I want to visit NC...What great photos.

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  4. Sylvia KApril 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    North Carolina is one of the few states I haven't visited and I would love to someday! Marvelous captures for the day, Carter, and a great post for the N Day! Enjoy your day!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  5. HildredApril 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Beautiful photos, Carver. Some of my favourite musicians live in Raleigh, NORTH Carolina - the Raleigh Handbell Ringers. I think they are fabulous and you are so lucky to live close to them, - I have one of their CD's which we play and sigh over at our lowly local bellringers choir.

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  6. Roger Owen GreenApril 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    my mom lived, and my sister and niece live in Charlotte. I worried about them after the tornadoes, but they were OK.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  7. Kay L. DaviesApril 19, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I love that first photo. I've always wanted to see those beaches. Perhaps some day I will.
    We were Europe and heard about the tornados when we got home. So dreadful.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  8. Leslie:April 19, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I've heard about the beautiful beaches in the Carolinas and have always wanted to visit. Maybe some day...I love your photos!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  9. EG CameraGirlApril 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I thought about you when I heard about the tornadoes. I'm so glad you were spared. :)

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  10. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful country! I hope to visit one day. Hope there's no tornado when I go!

    The Pagan Sphinx Blog

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  11. VioletSkyApril 19, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I'm glad you were spared any damage.
    Your state is high on my list of p[laces I must travel to see in person.

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  12. ChristineApril 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Heard on the news how the USA is getting hammered by tornado's, glad your OK. Thanks for the informative post.

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  13. Tumblewords:April 19, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Beautiful pitures - I'm most fond of the beach but the mountains are gorgeous as well! I heard about the terrible storms you've had - glad you are safe.

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  14. MerylApril 19, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I love that beach photo and the play of light with the clouds, beach, and ocean.

    Sorry to hear about the tornadoes. I lived in OHio growing up - we had a trampoline in the cellar so my brothers and I had fun during the tornadoes. I didn't really how dangerous they were until we saw the devastation.

    Great post.

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  15. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioApril 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Oh, my....thank you for this incredible tour! I love the contrast between the sea and the mountains.

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  16. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 20, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    must be frightening with tornadoes. Glad you are fine.

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  17. NicoleApril 20, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    NC is one of the places in the US I really want to visit one day - so beautiful!

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  18. Regina April 20, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful place!
    Regards.

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  19. Bradley HsiApril 20, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    We drove through NC many times, it is a beautiful place. Glade you all are save from the tornado.

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  20. KateApril 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Have been all over the States except for some of the SE states, incl. NC. We hope to remedy that this fall by visits to Charleston and Savanah. Driving up the coast should be spectacular. So sorry about the wreckage wrought upon your state...crazy weather and it's snowing again right now in MN.

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  21. IndraniApril 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    The tornado phase is over I hope.

    Beautiful captures. Stay safe!

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  22. SandyCarlsonApril 20, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your state is wonderful and beautiful, and I am sorry those tornadoes caused the death and destruction that they did. Thanks for these shots.

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