Thursday, October 17, 2013

SkyWatch Friday: North Carolina Mountains mid October

I'm starting with sunset shots I took in Spruce Pine, NC on Tuesday evening.
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The dots on the hill above are cows enjoying the sunset.
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We had supper at the Mountain View Restaurant.
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The view was wonderful and so was the food.
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The sky was changing so fast that I took a bunch of shots before I went inside to eat.
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Earlier in the day on Tuesday we enjoyed blue skies and lovely clouds.
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I love mackerel skies.
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Spruce Pine is in between Asheville to the south and Blowing Rock to the north of the NC mountains.
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On different days we drove towards the south and then on another day towards the north.
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The southern end of the NC mountains have just started changing colors but the northern end was close to peak color.
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These shots are something of a jumble because I just got home (Raleigh in central NC) today.
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Sunday afternoon when we arrived it was drizzling but stopped raining in time for a hike to the Elk River Falls.
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Monday morning was raining but it stopped in the afternoon.
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Monday afternoon we hiked to the Crabtree Meadows Falls.
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Even on the overcast days it was pretty but I was glad that the sun came out for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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22 comments:

  1. ErcotravelsOctober 17, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Fabulous photographs of sky and landscapes..
    Thanks for sharing..

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  2. ErcotravelsOctober 17, 2013 at 5:05 AM

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  3. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    What lovely shots! That amazing clear blue sky with the mackerel clouds is a stunner.

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  4. lissaOctober 17, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    those sunsets are wonderfully captured.

    hope you have a sweet day.

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  5. Photo CacheOctober 17, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    what beautiful shots. living here in the bay area where the colors are hardly changing it is easy to forget that it is autumn already. i too must seek out fall foliage soon.

    hehehe, love your term - mackerel sky.

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  6. SteffiOctober 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Fantastic sky photos,Carver.Have a nice weekend.

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  7. LauraOctober 17, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    beautiful series Carver... I especially love the sunsets over the mountains... wow!

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  8. Sylvia KOctober 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    What a wonderful variety of lovely skies, Carver!! Terrific captures for the day as always! And as always, I love the sunsets and the mountains!! Have a great weekend!!

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  9. HansHBOctober 17, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    A lovely serie of photos!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful sky shots for SWF and wonderful series of photos ~ carol, xx

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  11. genieOctober 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    So beautiful, Carver. Know you enjoyed every minute of the trip. genie

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  12. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Oh, Crabtree meadows Falls is so beautiful! By the way, I like your ingenious header:)

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  13. JimOctober 17, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Wonderful shots.

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  14. KarenOctober 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful shades of pink and orange in the sunset shots!

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  15. IndraniOctober 17, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Lovely scenic captures!

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  16. lina@womens perspectivesOctober 17, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Stunning series, Carver. It must be wonderful to eat while enjoying sunset views.

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  17. RajeshOctober 18, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Gorgeous sunset shots. I like the sunset.

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  18. Jan K. alias AfanjaOctober 18, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    From the start to the end, I love all your shots. Not only the skies are great, but the landscapes are wonderful as well.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

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  19. JoyfulOctober 18, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful captures, Carver. I love the dots (cows) silhouetted against the sky. You've captured lots of beautiful scenes and skies. Happy SWF!

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  20. Amazing wonders in my lifeOctober 19, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Wonderful pics

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  21. Cezar and LéiaOctober 20, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Love the waterfall shots, so soothing!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  22. Icy BCOctober 21, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful sky shots throughout!

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