Last Thursday was one of those simply glorious days where the skies were a perfect shade of blue and the fall leaves were just starting to pop. I had a little bit of free time in the afternoon and I just could not resist a short drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall
You see the Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall is stunning. I look my camera along for the ride to practice some big girl photography.
I’m pretty thrilled with the way some of these turned out, especially this one!
(Thanks for the tip Jennifer!)
I am just so very grateful that I actually had the time and flexibility to go do this. Taking Blue Ridge Parkway fall pictures has been on my must-do list for quite some time.
The color was just starting to change, even at these higher elevations.
I drove all the way up to Milepost 372.1 Lane Pinnacle Parking overlook and got some good shots.
At that point I decided to turn around and go back home. I really want to take even more fall pictures this year, but I decided the leaves had not reached their peak yet.
I am very hopeful that if I go back up and travel farther in the next few weeks I can get even more pretty pictures.
I say it all the time, but I am so grateful I live in such a beautiful place with so many amazing things to do and see.
AND while I was up on the parkway I ran into photographer Jennifer Mesk who gave me a few photography tips. She runs the Humans of Asheville Facebook page. She took my picture and asked me a few questions for her page. It was pretty fun to be part of her project!
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Harriet says
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Jessie says
Gorgeous! These photos could be turned into post cards.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jessie!!! I was so excited when I got them home!
Kathy Boggs says
Thank you Julie for sharing these beautiful pictures! Like you I am so thankful to live in such a beautiful place, and I was born and raised here! Etowah, N.C.
Blane Sherer says
Enjoyed seeing your shots from the Parkway.
Hopefully you will be able to share some more
shots later once more of the leaves have changed.
We do live in a beautiful place !
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says
Gorgeous! I'm itching for a trip to the mountains. Do you have any suggestion of places to stay that may have 2 bedrooms? Like a cabin or a suite? Thanks! 🙂
JulieWunder says
https://www.airbnb.com/
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/north-carolina/smoky-mountains/asheville
I've never used either of these, but I know people that have. They both have places to rent for vacation that offer more than a hotel room!
Kirtley F[email protected] The Gist of Fit says
Hey! The fall colors were stunning, nice shots!
I would loooove to be an amazing photographer one day. The fall colours here are amazing too!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! Fall is really pretty this year!
Tracy says
SO pretty! This is something I've been wanting to do as well.
JulieWunder says
I hope you find to the time to do it too!
Dan Steadman says
starting to see some color...would love to make it to the Parkway soon as far as pics....love to take a few (took the cover photo on my FB page from Altapass) but seeing as I get accident prone with the camera, my wife has wisely banished me from it
JulieWunder says
haha... bummer!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
There is nothing comparable to fall in the mountains! Beautiful pictures, Julie!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Stacie!
Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says
What a gorgeous day you had Julie. Driving the parkway during the fall is just the best!!
JulieWunder says
It sure is!
jill conyers says
The colors are just starting to change and I love it! My husband and I ran a race yesterday with an awesome route that was partly lined with trees for as far as the eyes could see. Beautiful! I take a lot of photos. Not during the race but any other time.
JulieWunder says
haha! Yeah, I have never mastered taking photos during a race. Usually I'm trying to BREATHE! I have a friend that is awesome at taking them though. I'm glad you had such a beautiful race yesterday!
Jenny says
Your pictures look GREAT! We went up to Boone on Saturday, and the color was so vibrant I'd say it was at the peak. And even yesterday around Asheville was so much more colorful than just a couple of days ago--it seems to be happening FAST this year, right?
JulieWunder says
Thank you! I totally agree. It seems like there was just a touch of color last Thursday and now there is a lot in Asheville. First non-rain day, I'm heading back up the Parkway. I hope I don't miss it!