If you missed seeing Part I and Part II of our pictures taken on Sunday, Oct. 25, when we came home from Maggie Valley across the Cherohala Skyway, please go to the right sidebar on this blog and go to the label marked Cherohala Skyway. Click on that and you can see all 21 pictures that I have posted showing the gorgeous Fall colors. As I have said several times, we were truly in the right place at the right time (with near perfect conditions)---to see the best Fall colors either of us have probably ever seen or captured.
Today is my last seven pictures taken by George and me that day. Five from this set were taken by me--with my 'point and shoot' camera. SO--that proves that you don't always have to have a million dollar camera in order to get great pictures!!!! I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed posting them for you to see.
Here at home, the rains and winds came over the weekend and about 80% of our leaves are now on the ground... I guess that means that Fall is almost over and now I can look forward to Winter ---and hopefully a little (not too much) SNOW.
Hugs,
Those trees are just bursting w/ beautiful color! I enjoyed seeing these! I hope the rain is behind us now....
ReplyDeleteNext up is snow.....
:-) Shelley
...wow!! Has this been one of your most colorful falls ever? These colors are spectacular. The photos are so beautiful, but in person, they must have been bursting!
ReplyDeleteJust proves that the Great Master Painter is always ready to show off new and glorious colors each and every where we look. Amazing photo's and even more amazing colors!!! You were truly Blessed to be there at that moment. You captured Natures Masterpiece in all its Glory. Blessings to you and yours. Love and Light, Nina P
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Everything was at its peak to share with you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Betsy!! My camera is a long way from being a million dollar camera too..
ReplyDeleteThis is like the glorious nature in all its splendour performs for you. Can't help but to be in awe of the Creator.
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy, the colors are still to me almost unbelievable.
Gorgeous photos and I agree you can't tell which camera. The colours are so bright and vibrant the pictures look like paintings. You were so lucky to experience this in your lifetime. Hope your winter is not too severe.
ReplyDeleteThose are absolutely gorgeous. I can never get enough of the beautiful fall pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. My wife and I just got back from Florida to Ohio so am way behind on doing a new blog post and visiting blogs and have a few leaves to rake. Your photos are beautiful Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteTruly, truly amazing!!
ReplyDeleteIs it like this every year? It would almost be worth making a trip just to see the colours!
Those fall colors made me think of the part of the song: The hills are alive with the sound of music. The trees seem to be singing their beauty.
ReplyDeleteI think you have the prettiest fall pictures I've seen, Betsy. (By the way, my camera's a point-and-shoot, too...and I love it) I'm actually kind of sad that these are your last pictures from Cherohala---I'm going to miss them. They are truly beautiful. Thanks to you and George for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteBetsy: Your mountains are alive with color, we have moved past this phase and most of the leaves are down.
ReplyDeleteI could look at these pics all day Betsy! Wish I could see them in person. How nice that would be.
ReplyDeleteLike your new header picture! That's very festive looking.
Such gorgeous color Betsy. You are so lucky to have caught all of this.
ReplyDeleteWould someone please call Florida and let it know that it is now November!!! We have highs in the high 80's this week and lows in the low 70's. This means my a/c will be running...still!!!
Such gorgeous color Betsy. You are so lucky to have caught all of this.
ReplyDeleteWould someone please call Florida and let it know that it is now November!!! We have highs in the high 80's this week and lows in the low 70's. This means my a/c will be running...still!!!
These photos are just breathtaking! The colors are right out of God's Crayola box and you were there at the exact moment to capture it.
ReplyDeleteReally amazing fall colors, Betsy---just spectacular! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never been lucky enough to see fall colors that brilliant. One day, one day!!
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ReplyDeleteLove your pictures. You are so lucky to get to see these beautiful trees and we are lucky you shared them with us.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go on a drive to see some beautiful leaves but there doesn't seem to be enough time.
They are indeed beautiful photographs. Our color is mostly gone with so many leaves taken away by winds and rain. There's still some lingering red among the evergreens.
ReplyDeleteyou never fail to impress me with your fall photos Betsy! all are bursting with amazing colours!
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful, Betsy!!! I'm so thankful we got to see the Smokies while the leaves were at their peak. Great job with the pictures!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, Betsy; how I wish you'd link in to Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteFantastic colors!
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like those trees are celebrating Autumn! These are beautiful images especially with the blue sky in the background.
ReplyDeleteJust totally awesome photos! Wish we had colors like that here in SoCal.
ReplyDeleteThe glorious autumn color is always so brief. Then we have to get used to the naked trees looking sad and cold until spring. The weatherman is predicting snow for Tues nite here. Not much and it won't last.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
How spectacular !
ReplyDeleteI didn't make it to the mountains, but thanks for you, sharing your pictures Besty, I feel as if I have.
The weatherman usually tell us when the leaves are in their peak, but I haven't heard any of those predictions this Fall. On the other hand, the leaves look like they were bursting with color, and now probably winding down, with all the rain we have had.
How gorgeous Betsy !!
Betsy, you deserve a huge hug,as my way of saying thank-you for sharing this beauty.With each picture,I am in awe at the color.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Betsy, these shots are just amazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you caught al those glorious shots before the big wind!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen such glorious Autumn colors even when our season has been its best. Your pictures are breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteNever underestimate a point and shoot camera.
Sunny :)
Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful photos. You take such wonderful photos. I too have a simple point and shoot and love it. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWoW WoW Weeeee! What gorgeous gorgeous colors - Amazing Autumn images you've taken
ReplyDeleteOMG! These are the most beautiful fall pictures ever! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGail
Very beautiful pictures, Betsy. The colors are amazing against the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteAll I have is a little Canon 550 Power shot I take everything with. The only thing I would like would be a stronger telephoto lens, but I'm just really happy with the one I have.
All I can say is wooooooow beautiful. I do wish I had a better camera,but I am thankful for the one I have.My son and daughter-in-law bought it for me when my youngest son got married so I could take pictures of the wedding.
ReplyDelete~~Hugs~~
Spectacular photos!
ReplyDeleteMost of our leaves are on the ground too. But no "$now" yet. That's a 4 letter word!
Sorry to hear most of your leaves are now on the ground. Hmmm. I guess it happens in Tennessee too, too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteExquisite pics! I'll be ashamed to show mine now, chuckle! Our leaves are nearly gone from all the winds we have had.
ReplyDeleteTTFN ~ Marydon
PS ~ Pop over for our giveaway.
I am with you I also want some snow but no ice...hugs..m..
ReplyDeleteI hate to admit this, but those colors are far better than anything I saw anywhere in New England this fall!!! And we're supposed to have the best! sheesh
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos...
Hello Betsy,
ReplyDeleteThe fall colors are magnificent..It's been fun for me to document the changes right here on the ridge I'm on.....I can now from my side porch see our winter time view of Bluff Mountain and the lower ones in front of it..the sun shining across the layers is magical. I love all of your pictures! Just beautiful...You two really get around!! :0)
Thanks for stopping by today and reading my words of wisdom that I posted..
When I chose the one about forgiveness I knew it would be quite thought provoking and so I chose it!! hehe
The statement to me reflects the big picture in a *perfect world*....*perfect harmony* so to speak.
Yes, feelings get hurt (deliberately or accidental)when we say or do the wrong things at the wrong time...we are human after all... but I have also learned the big lesson that no matter what is said or done to us WE each make the choice how it affects us. No one can hurt our feelings without OUR permission.....
I allowed abuse in my live for more than two decades and it took me until I was 40 years old to realize that I could reclaim myself by not allowing another person's misery to ruin another day of my life!!
So it goes.....we all have a different perspective on these tidbits of wisdom and I love, love to hear how others interpret them...
Thanks for telling me yours...it means a lot. :0)
Steph
Wow...Wow...these colors are just great and your photos are so pretty! I can't even pick a favorite...all great!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are awesome, and it continues as far as the eye can see. Beautiful photos Betsy.
ReplyDeleteYou were asking about my camera, it's a Fujifilm. It isn't anything expensive but I can use it either as a point and shoot or switch to manual settings.
Hugs,
Judy
It really has been a spectacular year for color here, hasn't it? :c) These all are just breathtakingly beautiful Betsy.
ReplyDeleteBetsy - as always I am in awe. Such beautiful colours and fantastic photography. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! I love the variety of shades of leaves that you get.
ReplyDeleteWithout a doubt you hit the peak. Wonderful when a plan comes together so nicely.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, these are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBetsy,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you directed me back to these posts. They are absolutely splendid. Looks like you picked just the right time to make you way over to Maggie Valley. It is so pretty there. These photos are stunning... all of them are a feast for the eyes since I haven't 'seen' any fall color this year. I especially like the one of the crystal blue sky and the moon... well actually I especially like all of them... great fun!
Meems @ Hoe and Shovel