Lake Junaluska is one of the crown jewels of North Carolina. Surrounded by jaw-dropping mountain views, wildlife, and of course, the lake, residents will never want to go inside! Here is an image of cloud reflections on the lake.
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A Bird’s View of Bridge
A bird is perched on a concrete rail and gets a full view of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from San Francisco side.
Painting the Bay Bridge
A painter has a different view and paints the the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It is made up of two bridge segments: a skyway structure/single anchored suspension bridge between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island, and a suspension span from the island to San Francisco.
Royal Gorge Bridge – Colorado
The Royal Gorge is a 1,200 foot canyon on the Arkansas River, forming a 10-mile long gorge. The Royal Gorge Bridge is suspended 1,053 feet above the river, making Royal Gorge Bridge & Park the ideal place for scenic views
Swinging Bridge Above the Treetops
A swinging steel cable and rope bridge above the tree tops to view birds at a forest in Ecuador Amazonia
Golden Gate Bridge at Eye Level
Another view, at eye level, of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco gives a different perspective.
From Under the Golden Gate Bridge
Views from under San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge depicting the suspension and structure of the bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. There are numerous images of this landmark and we are presenting some different views.
Looking Down from SkyStar
A downward view, from SkyStar Ferris wheel in Golden Gate Park, of the monument Monumental Reckoning that pays homage to the first 350 Africans “stolen from their homeland and sold into chattel slavery in 1619.”
Looking Up at Skystar Wheel
A view of the SkyStar Ferris wheel looking up with a gondola on the side.
Views of San Francisco from SkyStar
Sitting in the gondola at the top most position on the SkyStar Ferris wheel when it was in Golden Gate Park, these are the wonderful views of San Francisco.
Bolton Castle on a Hill
The 14th-century fortress Bolton Castle in Yorkshire, England is, incredibly, still owned by the barons Bolton, who built the castle. It has never been sold and has always been inherited by descendants of the Scrope family, who were powerful and enjoyed roles at the royal court over several generations. Sitting on top of a hill, it’s still a perfect storybook castle – with restored medieval gardens offering a spectacular view.
Middle Level Asygarth Falls
The three stepped waterfalls at Aysgarth have been a tourist attraction for over 200 years. More recently they provided a dramatic setting for a scene from the Hollywood movie Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. A viewing spot gets you closer to the Middle Asygarth Falls.
York Minster from the Walls
No visit to York is complete without a stroll along part of the 2 miles of historic walls that have protected the city for nearly 2000 years. The York City Walls offer spectacular views including those of York Minster.
Mountain Ranges from Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, North Carolina, is a nature lover’s paradise with spectacular views and incredible hiking trails. They combine to create a mountain experience that is postcard perfect.
Lake Lure from Chimney Rock
From approximately 4,000 feet above sea level, the views from Chimney Rock are spectacular. Even on a cloudy day, Lake Lure appears grand. One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs.
Chimney Rock
Located in Rutherford county 25 miles southeast of Asheville, Chimney Rock State Park offers some of North Carolina’s most dramatic mountain scenery. The Park’s 535-million-year-old monolith called Chimney Rock can be accessed via a state-of-the-art elevator or the nearly 500-step Outcroppings Trail. At the top, guests can enjoy 75-mile panoramic views of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.
Costa Rica – Landscapes from the Road
It was enjoyable to travel by road and view the beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica
Viewing the Clouds
Grassy hilltop parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, with benches provide sweeping views of the city and dramatic cloud formations.
Views from Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights is a posh residential enclave known for its architecturally significant homes in San Francisco. A pair of grassy hilltop parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, and the Lyon Street Stairs provide sweeping views of the bay.