Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Mountains NC Forest
by Dave Allen
Title
Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Mountains NC Forest
Artist
Dave Allen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Forest Light - Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Mountains NC
A beautiful patch of light breaking through heavy fog in the forest off of the Appalachain Trail between Roan Mountain Tennessee and Spruce Pine North Carolina. I saw this spot of light from a distance while doing some off-trail exploration during my "Spring in the Highlands" workshop last year and just had to reach it to get a shot. The conditions on this morning were less than ideal for outdoor photography with cold temps, high winds, and heavy fog hampering our efforts. With the poor conditions at hand and a few folks thinking about giving up on finding something good to shoot, I spent much of the morning with my group discussing the ability to see good light and find a shot in any given conditions. As we headed up the trail I noticed these small pockets of warm light moving through the forest below us, and after a brief time chasing them discovered this lovely spot where all seemed right in the world. There was no wind, no sound, it was as if we had walked into an oasis of peace and quiet, beautiful nature bathed in this wonderful warm light. While not every day offers epic sunrises and sunsets over distant mountain ranges, there is always beauty to be found around us if we look for it.
Faves and Comments are appreciated, thanks Hope you enjoy it!
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February 24th, 2015
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Comments (24)
Craig Elliott
Makes me long for a stroll deep in the woods. You captured one of the gentler moods of the AT
Desmond Lake
I love the lighting and the contract between the blues and greens. Another amazing shot, Dave!
Judy Vincent
Wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group!
Dave Allen replied:
Wow, thanks for another feature Judy! I am always drawn to fog in the forest, it can make for a magical setting!
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Dave Allen replied:
Awesome, thanks so much for the feature John, Roan Mountain is just an amazing place!
Bruce Bley
Beautiful capture with wonderful lighting. Well done, Dave!! F/L/T
Dave Allen replied:
Thanks so much Bruce! I couldn't resist the small spots of light moving across the forest floor here!