Friday, October 30, 2009

Fall Colors on the Cherohala Skyway - Part II


Be sure and read yesterday's post (Part I) to see information on the Cherohala Skyway. Here are more pictures taken on Sunday about 3 p.m. when George and I were on our way home from Maggie Valley. As I said in yesterday's post, we were in the perfect place at the perfect time to see some of the most gorgeous Fall colors we have EVER seen. All of the 'conditions' for great pictures ---plus a husband who is a great photographer-- were there on that 'picture-perfect' afternoon. I took 3 of these pictures with my 'point and shoot' (believe it or not)--and George took 4 of them. Hope you enjoy more of our Autumn pictures from Tennessee and North Carolina.


















George got this picture of the moon---which was also part of our fabulous day!!!! Great picture--isn't it????




How 'bout a picnic here?????? Neat, eh????

I have one more set of pictures to show you tomorrow. Hope you aren't getting 'too' tired of these Autumn pictures.. We just love them--and want to share!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful Halloween weekend.

Hugs,
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Wow. More of those fabulous colors.

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  2. SquirrelQueenOctober 30, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    The photos just get better and better, I will never get tired of them. You have so much more of the reds in the trees there than we do and it is beautiful.
    More, more.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  3. ameliaOctober 30, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Just amazing!

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  4. JayneOctober 30, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Just gorgeous Betsy!!

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  5. TaborOctober 30, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Isn't this world a wonderful place?

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  6. Arkansas PattiOctober 30, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Keep them coming, we aren't having much color so I will enjoy yours.
    Great moon shot George.

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  7. PeggyOctober 30, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    The pictures are beautiful! Alas the color is starting to fade. Walking Rusty I am seeing fall putting away her colors preparing for winter to arrive. But boy has fall been beautiful this year.

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  8. Roses and LilacsOctober 30, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Nobody could get tired of those glorious colors. You are having a perfect fall, clear skies and amazing leaf color.
    Marnie

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  9. BethOctober 30, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Those pictures take my breath away, Betsy. Just stunningly beautiful--you and George were blessed to see such sights...and we are blessed that you shared them. Thank you!

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  10. SusieOctober 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Betsy I don't think I could ever get tired of seeing this photos. They are all so beautiful!

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  11. KirigalpoththaOctober 30, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Cant get brighter than this!

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  12. Carol MurdockOctober 30, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    This is just a Halloween Treat Betsy! Thanks! Getting ready for Sunday? I sure hope this change works! I'm just not liking this being on the loser's end are you??

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  13. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsOctober 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Betsy, I have enjoyed these so much...it has been so dark and dreary here I'm starving for "color".

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  14. DorothyOctober 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    How could anyone ever get tired of such beautiful pictures!!! Wonderful place for autumn foliage viewing!

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  15. Busy Bee SuzOctober 30, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Just gorgeous Betsy! What kind of sandwiches do you like for a picnic??? I'll bring extras.

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  16. Happily Retired GalOctober 30, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    The gorgeous blue skies against glorious Fall color in the previous post together with the lovely views here makes me want to tell my friends to stick it out and see more of your lovely country before heading home ... but methinks I'd be ready to head home if I'd been traveling with them. I'll look forward to the next installment ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  17. I Am WoodyOctober 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I could never tire of such beauty!!

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  18. DianeOctober 30, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    The shots with the darker mountain shadows in the background and the one with the moon are especially pretty. Have a great day, Betsy.

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  19. WendyOctober 30, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    How could we possibly be tired of all those beautiful colours?? They are just stunning!! You do very well with your camera. I loved the moon pic. Not often you see the moon in the daytime showing up so well.
    Hugs - waiting for the next installment!

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  20. SweetAnneeOctober 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Great colors..our leaves are mostly gone
    due to rain and wind..
    but..I can see for miles now..and into the
    forest..

    I spotted a Pileated Woodpecker THREE
    times this week. I must get a picture.
    they are so awesome!!
    Thanks for sharing your Autumn

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  21. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Spectacular as always. I LOVE the moon shot! Go George! :)

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  22. EG CameraGirlOctober 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    The colours are outstanding, Betsy. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely photos.

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  23. SunnyOctober 30, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I can't get over these amazing colors, they are totally awesome. I love George's moon. That doesn't sound quite right! LOL
    Be sure to check this Sunday's post on Barnyards and Barnacles.
    Have a lovely day.
    Sunny :)

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  24. MichaelaOctober 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Ab so lu te ly B e a u t i f u l !!!!!

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  25. CherylOctober 30, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful photos. I could never get tired of them! They have brightened the dreary day we are having here!

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  26. Ruth's Photo BlogOctober 30, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Oh,these are so beautiful.It's the next best thing to being there.The one with the moon is extra special,but each one is perfect.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  27. JanieOctober 30, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Who could get tired of such beautiful autumn colors. Great shots. I love the moon shot, too.

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  28. BettyOctober 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Your colores are fantabulus!!!!!!
    Most of ours are now on the ground.
    ~~ Love, Hugs and Good Thoughts~~

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  29. Tammie LeeOctober 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Oh my my! Your images overflow with the glory of Autumn, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. We do not get all those colors, mostly golds and oranges. Pretty pretty.
    Spirithelpers

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  30. aurbieOctober 30, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    I love your photos! So colorful and festive. They do make me miss Georgia. We don't have those kinds of leaves where we live in Maryland.

    I have been really busy so my posts are hit and miss these days. But I will come 'round again.

    Have a great Halloween weekend.

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  31. Mary Isabella and Kiley too!October 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Those trees are soooo beautiful. Happy Halloween.

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  32. SalitypeOctober 31, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    i will never get enough of autumn colors, they are great! the master in creation of a masterpice!

    i love the one showing the moon, fantastic shot!

    have lovely halloween!

    eng

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  33. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 31, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Betsy: Absolutely beautiful all the way.

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  34. Brenda Kay LedfordOctober 31, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Betsy,
    I love the beautiful, colorful fall photos. I'm so glad you got to drive across Cherohala. Isn't it splendid ? Fantastic posting!
    You take great photos. You must have a professional camera with telephoto lens to get such great shots.

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  35. ConnieOctober 31, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    So lovely, Betsy. You really did hit the jackpot with being at the right place at the right time. :)

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  36. MadSnapperNovember 1, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    I found you this morning on Sunny's blog. I am so glad I did. I just added you to my list to follow. These are the most spectacular fall photos I have seen. I am still browsing your photos. Wow and wonderful come to my mind.

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  37. ValerieNovember 1, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Love those gorgeous colors!
    You have spectacular pictures!
    Thanks for posting and sharing them with us all!

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  38. ConnieNovember 1, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    I never get tired of those fall colors. I loved all of them, even the moon photo.

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  39. KarinNovember 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Those photos are absolutely stunning! That's the colors of fall I remember from MA and CT during the years we lived there! I could never take a picture that would do the colors justice, but you have captured them in their perfection. Thanks!! I will always yearn to see those delights in real life, but yours are a wonderful virtual trip!!

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