Friday, August 24, 2012

Biltmore House Vista



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

When Betsy and I visited the Biltmore Estate near Asheville, North Carolina, at the end of July, we hiked up to the Statue of Diana, where we had this wonderful view of the house with the mountains behind it.

27 comments:

Leovi said...

A beautiful place, great shot.
Saludos.

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

Very simple and very lovely...

MadSnapper said...

love that reflection shot in the header and I like your house better than this one...

rainfield61 said...

I agree, it is sample but lovely.

Jeevan said...

Great capture! I liked the vast lawn...

happyone said...

Looks a lot like a castle I was lived in. Really, I did live in a castle in Scotland. : )

Beautiful picture.

Karin said...

Wow, that's a great photo George! I sure wouldn't want to be mowing that lawn though! I enjoyed the reflection in your header photo!!

LV said...

What an awesome view of this gorgeous area. Looks as through you walking into the clouds.

Anonymous said...

A spectacular view, George!

Happy Bdy wishes to your dad.

Ms. A said...

Looks like it should be in England!

A Lady's Life said...

So nice to have an estate like this. A lot of grass to mow though.
Days and days of grass mowing lol

Busy Bee Suz said...

That is a great shot George....love it!
Enjoy your weekend.

SandyCarlson said...

Woo-hoo! what an approach to that mansion.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Calendar perfect!

Neal said...

That is a beautiful picture if enlarged. I just love your header picture also.

Terry and Linda said...

One of America's castle! We don't have many, but the ones we do are amazing!


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Fred Alton said...

WoW, George! What a fantastic shot of the Biltmore House. You have a picture here they could use commercially.

Small City Scenes said...

Beautiful framed shot. MB

Anonymous said...

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EG CameraGirl said...

An American castle! I love how my eyes are encouraged right into the photo here.

Indrani said...

I like the view.

Shilpa said...

Beautiful shot on the landscape!

Amelia said...

Hi George, beautiful place. Love your new header, very gorgeous.

Have a nice weekend,regards

Carletta said...

It's like a scene out of a movie when they reach the 'castle'. :)
Lovely view!

I don't think I've mentioned that I absolutely love this header George.

Anonymous said...

What beautiful tones in the rose, and the droplets add even more loveliness to the photo.

I have a similar photo taken at the statue of Diana. I just adore all the statures, gargoyles and such, that are there.

Janie said...

What a beautiful scene! I just read that Biltmore estate hosts an endurance ride every year. I'd love to go. Maybe someday.

A Colorful World said...

That place is so amazing! Glad you two have been able to enjoy it over and over.