Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Morning in the Mountains



(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it. Clicking a second time will make it full-sized.)

I captured this wonderful sight on an early November morning last year at Hazel Mountain Overlook on the Skyline Drive in Virginia. The day started very foggy and cloudy, but as the sun came up it started to break through the fog and clouds. We came upon this sight a few minutes later.

30 comments:

Hilda said...

Lovely! But why do I get the feeling that it was a cold day?

Ms. A said...

That looks almost biblical.

Anonymous said...

Pretty picture with all the textures.

Jeevan said...

Wonderful shot! The view along the tress at beside was excellent.

MadSnapper said...

this will sound odd, don't know why i thought it, but this would be the perfect place for Icabod Crane to take his night ride.

Amelia said...

Hi George, this is a very beautiful shot. Love the picture. Have a nice day.

Faye said...

Think I'm in Scotland! Know what you meaning about the timing. Sometimes I spot sunrises or sunsets in the making and you often barely have time to grab the camera before the magic disappears.

LV said...

No matter where you are, you captured nature at her best.

imac said...

Wonderful shot George.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh my goodness!!! I just had to enlarge this, it looks like a Van Gogh or something!! Maybe Starry Night without the stars. This is one of your all time best!!

Ruth Hiebert said...

George this is a spectacular picture. I love how the sun is just peeking through.

happyone said...

I love being outside watching the day begin.
Very pretty!!

A Lady's Life said...

This definitely looks like a piece of art to be displayed on a wall.
Gorgeous shot!!

EG CameraGirl said...

I'm glad I clicked on it! It looks like a painting.

Rajesh said...

Beautiful and scenic.

SandyCarlson said...

Ah, the blue and silver. Beautiful, George!

Tammie Lee said...

exquisite George~

A Colorful World said...

That is one gorgeous photo!!!!

Teamgsquare said...

Wow, simply awesome ...

Leovi said...

Pretty picture. Excellent frame with a beautiful sky.

Carletta said...

When I clicked to enlarge it and it opened it took my breath away.
It's LOVELY!

penny said...

Oh how I miss the mountain scene. South Florida is sooo flat.
Awesome shot, George.

Cheers :)

Neal said...

That's a very nice picture....especially when enlarged to full size.

troutbirder said...

I'm sure it was a beautiful day as it was getting off to a great start. :)

LifeRamblings said...

so calm and peaceful. i love it.

rainfield61 said...

This is a nice one.

A good day is awaiting for us.

Scott Law said...

Love the colors on the rocks as well as the beautiful clouds George.

BlueShell said...

Good morning Georeg: what a beautiful photo...The rocks , down the tree...the clouds...the sky..the far, far landscape...all amazingly delicious!
I admire you!
BS

Janie said...

Ah, what a gorgeous photo. Makes me wish I were there to admire the landscape in person.

teri said...

Those clouds are exquisite- good for you being up early to catch them!