Wednesday, May 18, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: R is for road trip


I have been on a vacation and missed ABC Wednesday this week which was R. In case anyone doesn't know that I can keep up with my ABCs, I thought I'd do an early SkyWatch post and make it Skywatching from my R is for road trip.
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The shot above was taken from the road when we were still in North Carolina and the mountains in the distance are the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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I'm pretty sure we were still in NC when I took the shot above. The shot below was taken from the road in Virginia.
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I'm pretty sure that we'd reached West Virginia when I took the next shot.
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The next shot is the New River Bridge which is in West Virginia.
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Below is another WV shot. We were staying in Beckley, WV and visited a lot of State and National Parks.
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On the way home I snapped a shot of Pilot Mountain which is in NC .
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The last shot was taken when we were back in the triangle area of NC and were only a few miles from home.
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33 comments:

  1. HorsoonMay 18, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful skies and definitely a good time for a road trip :) That magnificent New River Bridge is a good shot!

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  2. Chubskulit RoseMay 18, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Roadtrip is just perfect for the letter this week. Your photos are awesome!

    Roses are Red

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  3. Penelope NotesMay 18, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Your black and white capture of the winding track (previous post below) has the quality of an earlier era and the adventure of not knowing what’s around the bend. It also looks like you had perfect weather during your road trip as you journeyed by lush forests and blue skies where clouds dangled but didn't rain.

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  4. genieMay 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Now you are definitely in my neck of the woods. Loved the Smokeys those 29 years I lived in Asheville, but now it is the Blue Ridge for me. We live not too far form the WV line and my husband is going hiking over there this weekend. Love this series of shots. You did a beautiful job with the color and lighting...ester nice captures. I approve 100% :-) Genie

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  5. January ZeleneMay 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Perfect for ABC.. nice photo collection..

    Late visit from ABC. Hope you can visit me too… Roll-Over and Red Roses Thanks.

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  6. WandaMay 18, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Wonderful sky pictures, and perfect for "R"oad trip too.

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  7. Cezar and LéiaMay 19, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Cool idea!
    What a fabulous road trip and I'm so impressed with that bridge, it's amazing!
    Your pictures are great and the sky is just perfect!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  8. Judy May 19, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Oh my goodness, I've been down that road before on our way to Fayetteville.

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  9. Roger Owen GreenMay 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    You disdn't miss us yet! Tho I did miss you.
    Nice shots!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. IndraniMay 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful blue skies.
    Hope you had a great vacation.

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  11. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Those are some very pretty light blue skies!

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  12. RajeshMay 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Amazingly beautiful views of the sky.

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  13. Kim, USAMay 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Awesome!! Love these road trip shots!

    SWF

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  14. EG CameraGirlMay 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Clever of you to combine the two memes in this way, Carver! I adore the photo of the bridge. Fantastic. I'm so glad you went on a road trip with your new camera. :)

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  15. Pearl MapleMay 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Great collection of photos from your road trip, thanks for taking SWF on tour

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  16. Sylvia KMay 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Perfect combination, Carver!! And what fantastic skies! Your photos are awesome as always! Can't beat a Road Trip like this one! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  17. LizMay 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful skies. Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  18. AlMay 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Wonderful series. That's such a beautiful part of the country. That bridge looks impressive!

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  19. fjällripanMay 19, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Beutiful photos of the sky. I love the bridge, very nice.

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  20. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    oh so many beautiful skyscapes thruout your road trip. i enjoy doing that also.

    and i really love that bridge image. that is totally awesome.

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  21. CarlettaMay 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    You had some beautiful skies overhead for your travels!
    When you stayed in Beckley you were only a couple of hours away from me and I have a brother that lives in Beckley.
    Hope you enjoyed your time in West Virginia.

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  22. Kay L. DaviesMay 19, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful skies, and I love the bridge photo, Carver. It's wonderful.
    — K

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

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  23. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Wonderful to see the sky during your trip. Specially the first and the third photo are great.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  24. eileeninmdMay 19, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Fantastic photos and beautiful scenery. I love the shot of the bridge at the New River. I would love to see that myelf.

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  25. SandyCarlsonMay 19, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    That West VA bridge seems delicate! Neat the way the engineering blends in with the landscape. Beautiful shots, all. I hope you are having a great vacation.

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  26. Tumblewords:May 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Stunning photos! I absolutely love that spectacular bridge!

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  27. forgetmenotMay 20, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Your travels have taken you to some beautiful places. The skies are beautiful everywhere. Love the bridge. Mickie :)

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  28. http://graceolsson.com/blogMay 20, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    your photos are marvelous and i don´t see any error of photography...no noise, nothing...
    CONGRATS. I love all of them but my favorite is the last one.
    congrats
    love it

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  29. NicoleMay 20, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    More gorgeous photos!
    what views, wow!

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  30. nonizamboniMay 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Awesome road trip in God's country. We lived for a time in Virginia and would spend our Thanksgivings in Goldsboro NC so. . .thanks for the memories!

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  31. MerylMay 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Great sky shots,although my favorite, by far is that bridge! Wow.

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  32. IreneMay 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Lovely images! Wish you a great weekend!

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  33. MaryhocamMay 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I love the bridge shot. Seems like a wonderful road trip.

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