A spectacular sunset over the boat dock at Lake Hickory, North Carolina
Sunset Over the Boat Dock
Tag Archives: North Carolina
Golden Glow
Sunset at Lake Hickory, North Carolina casts golden hues on the waves and water while illuminating the clouds
Driving Over the Bridge at Sunset
The sun sets over the bridge at Lake Hickory, North Carolina; lighting up the clouds and water in a golden glow
Spectacular Sunset Clouds
As 2021 is close to ending, we post this week some spectacular photos of sunset over Lake Hickory, North Carolina. Here are images of brilliant clouds lit by the setting sun.
Buckling Up a Spare Tire
Buckling up a spare tire and providing straps for luggage on an antique car at Autolawn 2021 in Hickory, North Carolina
Beautifully Encased
Close-up of a beautifully encased light of a Lamborghini at the Autolawn European Classic Car Show in Hickory, North Carolina
Leading Lines
Leading lines on a striking car at the Autolawn European Classic Car Show held in Hickory, North Carolina
Sleek Lines of a Lamborghini
Reflections on a sleek Lamborghini on display at the Autolawn European Classic Car Show held in Hickory, North Carolina in September 2021
Wild Flowers at Roan Mountain
Wild flowers are prevalent all around the Roan Mountain area in North Carolina
Brilliant Color of Flame Azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum, commonly known as flame azalea, is an upright, loosely branched deciduous shrub. It is native primarily to woodland slopes and mountain balds in the Appalachian Mountains from Pennsylvania to Georgia. Here are some images from Roan Mountain Bald in North Carolina/Tennessee.
Hiking Up Roan Mountain Bald
Located on the North Carolina/Tennessee state line, Roan Mountain is actually more of a mountain range about 5 miles long – called a massif – than it is a single peak. Famous for its Catawba Rhododendron gardens with its brilliant purple flowers in spring. Grassy Ridge, along the eastern flank of Roan Mountain, is the longest stretch of grassy bald in the Appalachian Mountains. These treeless mountaintops offer spectacular views, fields of grass waving in the winds, and an alpine-like hiking experience. Will post images from this vista over the next few days.
Butterfly Landing
A swallowtail butterfly lands on a rhododendron flower to taste the nectar at Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, North Carolina
Backlighting a Rhododendron Flower
The sun provides ample illumination to backlight a Rhododendron flower at Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens in North Carolina
Blossoming Rhododendrons
From just blossoming to fully grown rhododendron flowers at Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, North Carolina
Colorful Rhododendron Buds
The texture and colors of the rhododendron buds at Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, North Carolina
Mannon C. Gore Bridge – Sunset Beach
The Mannon C. Gore Bridge, Sunset Beach, North Carolina is the only bridge that connects the main land to the island. This bridge replaced the pontoon swing bridge that was in place from 1958-2010.
Linn Cove Viaduct
The Linn Cove Viaduct hugs the face of Grandfather Mountain and is recognized internationally as an engineering marvel. It is a 1,243 feet long, concrete segmental bridge which snakes around Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina.
Bridge over Frozen Water
A walking bridge over frozen water in North Carolina
A Decorative Landscape Bridge
A red, wooden bridge adds beauty to the Japanese Gardens at Duke Gardens, near Raleigh, North Carolina
Covered Bridges
A covered bridge is a timber-truss bridge with a roof, decking, and siding, which in most covered bridges create an almost complete enclosure. The purpose of the covering is to protect the wooden structural members from the weather.
Here are a couple of covered bridges in North Carolina.
Photos by Ravi 