The Achingly Beautiful Blue Ridge - My 2006 Autumn Dream Come True
p.1 #1The Achingly Beautiful Blue Ridge - My 2006 Autumn Dream Come True
I’ve been photographing in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 2008 and felt an instant connection from day one, a sense that I had come home. Now nearly 20 years since my first visit I recently learned my ancestors came from these mountains, including a Native American woman from the Cherokee tribe on my mother’s side, so perhaps my closeness to the spirit of this land makes more sense. Of all the amazing locations in America coast to coast that I’ve been blessed to photograph, no other place has my heart in its grasp like the Blue Ridge does.
This year I was able to pull off my dream of setting up camp here and following the autumn color from the very first hints at the highest elevation at the beginning of October, through all of the stunning color show, and ending with past peak beauty at the low elevations the 2nd week of November - a total of nearly 6 straight weeks scouting and discovering and making compositions of these beloved mountains and woodlands, with a ridiculous amount of joy!
Today I share the first set of scenes both small and grand that captured my eyes and emotions, and my hope is you will find something here that also inspires you. It is a privilege to share my passion for this achingly beautiful part of North Carolina.
Entering the Sanctuary
A Delight of Shadow and Light
Monochrome Mountains Stacked
Let Me Show You
View of My Heart
Past Peak Graphical Goodness
Layer Upon Layer Upon Layer
I Say Yes to the Glory
This year I was able to pull off my dream of setting up camp here and following the autumn color from the very first hints at the highest elevation at the beginning of October, through all of the stunning color show, and ending with past peak beauty at the low elevations the 2nd week of November - a total of nearly 6 straight weeks scouting and discovering and making compositions of these beloved mountains and woodlands, with a ridiculous amount of joy!
Today I share the first set of scenes both small and grand that captured my eyes and emotions, and my hope is you will find something here that also inspires you. It is a privilege to share my passion for this achingly beautiful part of North Carolina.
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Entering the Sanctuary
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A Delight of Shadow and Light
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Monochrome Mountains Stacked
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Let Me Show You
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View of My Heart
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Past Peak Graphical Goodness
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Layer Upon Layer Upon Layer
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I Say Yes to the Glory
Nov 10, 2026 at 07:23 PM
p.1 #2The Achingly Beautiful Blue Ridge - My 2006 Autumn Dream Come True
Beautifully portrayed the Autumn beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway
Nov 10, 2026 at 07:27 PM
p.1 #3The Achingly Beautiful Blue Ridge - My 2006 Autumn Dream Come True
junglialoh wrote:
Beautifully portrayed the Autumn beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway
Appreciate your comment, Jung
Beautifully portrayed the Autumn beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway
Appreciate your comment, Jung
Nov 10, 2026 at 08:25 PM
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Beautiful set, Ross. I like how delicate you've shown the leave to be in 1,4 & 6. the layers of orange light in #8 is pretty special, too.
Nov 10, 2026 at 09:25 PM
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p.1 #5The Achingly Beautiful Blue Ridge - My 2006 Autumn Dream Come True
Very nice set Ross! If I had to pick a favorite, it would be #1 - love the colors and the treatment. Each image is special - thanks for posting.
jacob
jacob
Nov 11, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Awesome set, Ross! Gorgeous fall colors. You really nailed the interplay between the layered Blue Ridge Mountains and the light!
Nov 11, 2026 at 02:21 AM
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Beautifull autumn pictures Ross.As always!
Nov 11, 2026 at 04:36 AM