Saturday, July 2, 2011

Eye Level Clouds

Near Summit of Mount Mitchell, Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina  © Doug Hickok


Near the top of Mount Mitchell, in the Appalachian Mountains, a view past the trees shows a summer evening thundercloud building in the sky. At this elevation (6684 ft), you seem as tall as the clouds. Mount Mitchell is the highest elevation in the eastern US. In July the average high temperature is about 68 degrees, making it a refreshing spot to cool off in the heat of summer.


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16 comments:

  1. Joop ZandJuly 2, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    It's again a nice one Doug,

    Good light and composition.

    Greetings and a good weekend, Joop

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  2. Traveling HawkJuly 2, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    The light in this photo is really wonderful, and it emphasizes the fir-tree.

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  3. Cezar and LéiaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    This picture is brilliant,the tree is beautiful!
    Léia

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  4. brattcatJuly 2, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    what a composition, doug. you are good.

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  5. BirdmanJuly 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    This neat shot reminds me of 'summer heat' on a fun hike.

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  6. KrunalJuly 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    love the composition and the warm tones

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  7. LasseJuly 2, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Great comp and a great story.

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  8. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Wonderful Light :-)

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  9. NR | ExPla.netJuly 3, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    nice warm light, lovely image

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  10. VPJuly 3, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Fascinating place, beautiful image!

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  11. georgeJuly 3, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    A very effective and simple composition with an almost painterly quality...and a gorgeous sky!

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  12. OKJuly 3, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    beautiful! love the clouds and colors.

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  13. Mike BlanchardJuly 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Nicely seen and wonderfully executed!

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  14. Martina EgliJuly 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What an impressive photograph of that majestic fir tree. I love the perspective and beautiful pastel tones in the sky. Many compliments!

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  15. yzJuly 5, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    beautiful light

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  16. ChristopherJuly 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Just lovely--incredible light!

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