Friday, February 25, 2011

Priceless

Receding Ridges, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina  © Doug Hickok


May your weekend be as golden as mountains aglow at sunset.

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26 comments:

  1. Frank de JolFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    A beautiful view in golden light, that makes around us friendly, warm mood.

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  2. LauretteFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    A beautiful image with lovely soft colours and wonderful composition. May your weekend be full of sunshine.

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  3. ChelseaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

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  4. YoshiFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Fantastic capture of beautiful autumn colors (I suppose) and a sunset! Breathtaking.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Yoshi

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  5. cieldequimperFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I could just copy and paste Chelsea's comment! This is pure magic. Thank you for the wishes, may your weekend be wonderful too.

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  6. Theys RolandFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    wow,great photo!

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  7. KalaFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Gorgeous depth! Gorgeous tones! Gorgeous light!

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  8. BirdmanFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Now, those are some ridges in sunlight. I like this one.

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  9. ChristopherFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Fantastic! I love that this photo takes us entirely through the gradient from orange to yellow. Beautifully done!

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  10. beckyFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Priceless, indeed! I've never been to the Great Smoky Mtns. Beautiful shot.

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  11. Michael ValčićFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful warm tones here! Makes me wish warmer weather would come sooner.

    Have a great weekend!

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  12. RandyFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    That is so lovely! The colors are great.

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  13. AstridFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    WOW.... I was in the smokey mountains last October. Your picture is priceless, THIS sight is not to be get with money.
    You caught the light so beautiful.
    Have a great weekend!! Thanks for this wonderful picture, that brought back many happy memories.

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  14. fabrizioFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    timeless atmosphere

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  15. FriedaFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Amazing. That's an incredible picture...
    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  16. JonasFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Oh, this is almost to beautyful, Doug!.. The details are just amazing!!... Layer of layer of green and yellow, slowly fading to eternity in that last thin layer of sky.
    Combined together they all become... Priceless!
    Have a wonderful weekend aswell, Doug!

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  17. franzFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    what a gorgeous portrayal of the beauty of the smokies! i love the gentle contours and the subtle fall colours in this picture! the soft light of the sun makes the hills come alive!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful layering in this lovely composition.
    A great weekend to you too, Doug!

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  19. chaoticfancyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    magical. reminds me of paintings of the impressionist times. :)

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  20. gavin hartFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Goodness Doug, absolutely apt title, priceless natural beauty. You could get lost in there, not only physically but also in dreams. Such vast distance in this landscape. Very beautiful.

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  21. MarieFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    très belle composition.

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  22. georgeFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    An admirable image - especially the gradual lightening of the hills as they recede into the background.

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  23. Andrey SamolinovFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Very beautiful work
    Beautiful color and amazing aerial perspective creates special mood
    Great job!

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  24. Pau BlasiFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    The different grades of light make this landscape really beautiful. congrats!

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  25. DaveMarch 6, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Amazing light levels, excellent

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  26. Laurens KuipersMarch 12, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Great light, colors and layers! Nice work!

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