Sun breaking through the clouds above Gatlinburg, Tennessee. October 14, 2011.
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Last Friday Betsy and I got up before dawn so we could visit the Smoky Mountains in search of some color. Although we had had some rain and many clouds on Thursday, the weatherman said Friday would be beautiful with clearing skies. So we took the chance and decided to make the drive.
I’m glad we did. It was cloudy at daylight, but we were treated to the sight of the sun breaking through the clouds over Gatlinburg while at an overlook above the city. What a great way to start the day!
The Smoky Mountains on the North Carolina side of the park along Newfound Gap Road. October 14, 2011.
We drove up the mountain to Newfound Gap on the Tennessee-North Carolina border, and then down the mountain into North Carolina. A few miles past the Gap we stopped at an overlook to enjoy this fantastic view.
Autumn color and blue skies in the Smoky mountains in Tennessee. October 14, 2011.
When I lived in North Carolina we would say that God must have been a Tarheel because He made the sky Carolina Blue. But Tennessee has some beautiful blue skies as well. I captured this picture on the Tennessee side of Newfound Gap as we were heading back home.
Tags: Autumn, Mountains, Scenic Sunday, Smokies
Senior Moments 
October 16, 2011 at 9:43 pm |
Beautiful oranges and golds! And those sun rays can be so hard to capture!
October 16, 2011 at 9:45 pm |
How beautiful! That first one is amazing, with the rays of sunlight coming through the clouds and the layering of mountains. Love it!
October 16, 2011 at 10:52 pm |
These are breathtaking captures, George! The colors are gorgeous and I do love the rays of sunlight coming through the clouds, as does Ms. A! Really incredibly beautiful! Have a great week!
Sylvia
October 17, 2011 at 2:10 am |
Absolutely stunning!
October 17, 2011 at 8:03 am |
God’s Grandeur never ceases to amaze me!
October 17, 2011 at 8:49 am |
Lovely! I laughed when I saw yours and Betsy’s titles side by side on my sidebar. Did you write them at the same time? Fall or Autumn…..do we choose which to call it based on where we grew up? I guess I say “fall” most of the time, but “autumn” has such a nice poetic sound.
October 17, 2011 at 8:50 am |
Gorgeous Fall photos! We mere humans can hardly take in all the beauty. The colors were in full show in parts of Alaska, too, when I was there. I love our Fall colors!
Blessings!
October 17, 2011 at 9:28 am |
That IS a beautiful blue sky, esp in contrast to the gorgeous fall colors, but the white puffy clouds and a blue sky is my fave… I love taking pics on those days! =)
happy week, George
October 17, 2011 at 9:43 am |
Such gorgeous color…the trees and the skies!!!! Thanks for sharing.
October 17, 2011 at 11:18 am |
I agree! Your photos are just amazing!
Linda
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October 17, 2011 at 6:47 pm |
Great photographs, George. I think the first one is my favorite.
October 17, 2011 at 7:28 pm |
What a perfect day to be in the Smokies! Makes me miss living in Knoxville and our frequent jaunts to the mountains!
October 17, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
Wow,these are gorgeous scenes.
October 17, 2011 at 10:37 pm |
What fabulously colourful scenes! Wonderful shots, especially the light in the first one.
October 17, 2011 at 11:45 pm |
Oh wow! I never imagined Tennessee is so breath-taking! 🙂 I wish I can be there soon.
Visiting from Marie’s Thoughts
October 18, 2011 at 4:43 am |
Nature painted a spectacular picture for you and Betsy to enjoy along your Smokey Mountain ride.
Thanks for sharing the beauty George.. sigh 🙂
Pam
October 18, 2011 at 11:36 am |
wow! mesmerizing a lot. Love the autumn colors and sun peeking through clouds amid mountains. Beautiful friend 🙂
October 18, 2011 at 10:35 pm |
Those really are stunning scenic shots George. You live in such a beautiful part of our country, especially with autumn approaching. It’s still pretty “boring” round here, weatherwise and colorwise! Enjoy the week!
October 19, 2011 at 2:17 pm |
That first image is amazing….just so wonderful!
October 19, 2011 at 11:17 pm |
WOW George!! Your 1st picture is simply GORGEOUS!! I LOVE it!! The others are beautiful and the colors of the trees just make your mouth fall to the floor! 😉 Really, they are stunning!
When I was a little girl my Nana lived in Carthage, MO and they always had gorgeous trees in the fall. Nana would allow me to go pick some leaves and come in and we would iron them in some wax paper. Such good memories 🙂
October 21, 2011 at 7:24 am |
Terrific photos. Although photos with fall colors are beautiful, I love most the first photo. It is awesome and there is something “biblical” in it.
October 21, 2011 at 7:31 pm |
George, I love the crepuscular rays in that first shot, and the layers and layers of hills! And then the breath-taking colours in the other shots!
October 23, 2011 at 6:34 am |
Wow George…you outdid yourself on these….all are gorgeous.