Cross Mtn Pastels - Along the Appalachian Trail #2

[Jon Buffington]

From my previous post, here are a few images facing away from the sun. This was along the Appalachian Trail at Cross Mtn (around 34-3500" elevation) in TN just before you get into VA. This was from last weekend, Friday evening to be exact. During this short trip, I had planned to do some more photography but it didn't work out that way. However, I was very satisfied with what I captured this evening. The solitude up here was intoxicating. As noted in my previous post, the AT often crosses private land and this is no exception being a working farm. The hay bales and barn gave some nice contrast to the typical AT trail image out in the deep woods.

Canon eos r, 24-105L

Looking north, down into Shady Valley (at 2700' elevation), beyond about another 10 or so miles is Damascus, VA.

And though not pastels, I had to capture this walking in. Hand held.

 

[AlanLichty]

I like the rolling hills and the pastels in the clouds in these images. I can't put my finger on why but the second image really appeals to me. Maybe the curving path and the ground contours.

 

[Jon Buffington]

I like the rolling hills and the pastels in the clouds in these images. I can't put my finger on why but the second image really appeals to me. Maybe the curving path and the ground contours.

Thank you Alan. The 2nd is my personal favorite as well and one I posted on my IG acct yesterday. Sometimes it is hard to pick just one so I shared several. Different eyes and perspective opinions are always welcome

 

[JimFox]

Very cool Jon!

That's interesting that the trail crosses over private land. It seems like most places the land owners would be hollering and screaming, putting up gates and fences to prevent the hikers from coming on their property. So that's really awesome it has all worked out there.

My favorite is #1, though I almost picked #2.

 

[Beth]

very nicely captured. beautiful scenery.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Very cool Jon!

That's interesting that the trail crosses over private land. It seems like most places the land owners would be hollering and screaming, putting up gates and fences to prevent the hikers from coming on their property. So that's really awesome it has all worked out there.

My favorite is #1, though I almost picked #2.

A #1 choice! Thanks for the feedback and yes, the landowners appear to cooperate willingly AEB the white arrow on the barn (the arrow is the AT symbol).

very nicely captured. beautiful scenery.

Thank you!

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Nice work, Jon. Numbers one and two are my favorites.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Nice work, Jon. Numbers one and two are my favorites.

Thanks!