How can one not admire the rural beauty of North Carolina!

How can one not admire the rural beauty of North Carolina!
Grandfather Mountain is an iconic peak 75 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina. The area is known for its incredible vistas and unmatched ecological diversity. The area is called Grandfather Mountain because of early pioneers who recognized “the face” of an old man on one of the cliffs. Can you see it?
Dramatic clouds grace a blue sky over the mountains in North Carolina
Midst the mountains, clouds, and greenery of North Carolina, a lone leafless tree stands out
A picture-perfect composition of clouds, blue sky, mountains, lush greenery, and natural color, all reflecting the rural beauty of North Carolina
White fences on this farm add to the beauty of this rural landscape in North Carolina
The lines of a white fence lead to a farmhouse with a striking red roof in rural North Carolina
Will be posting images of North Carolina featuring its rural beauty. Tranquility of a farm in mountains and forests of North Carolina
Early pear tree blossoms herald the arrival of Spring in North Carolina
Layers of clouds with different shades display impending, furious weather over Hickory, North Carolina
Benches provide an ideal spot for peace and reflection at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Colorful flowers provide an attractive foreground to the water, sky, clouds and landscape at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
A fisherman with a colorful paddle is framed by reflections of clouds at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Birds find a nice perch surrounded by reflections on Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Colorful kayakers enjoy Lake Junaluska, North Carolina against a backdrop of green mountains and spectacular clouds
A fisherman finds a quiet spot, midst reflections of the sky, clouds and greenery, to cast his line in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
A peaceful coexistence between a bird and humans at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Cloud reflections on Lake Junaluska create serenity for a North Carolina landscape
Greeting a paddler and dog after a jaunt on Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Colorful kayaks are ready for action at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.