About this Photograph
Date Taken: 02/06/2021
Location: Blue ridge Parkway – viaduct
A serene winter evening stroll along the Viaduct.
The award-winning, quarter-mile Linn Cove Viaduct hugs the face of Grandfather Mountain and is recognized internationally as an engineering marvel. The rugged slopes of Grandfather Mountain proved a challenging task to engineers as they completed the last section of the Parkway here in 1987, 52 years after construction began. It is a masterpiece of engineering that preserves the beauty and protects the fragile and ecologically sensitive slopes of Grandfather Mountain by curving naturally with the mountain’s contours.
Photographer's Message
The Viaduct is a very popular spot for local photographers, and for good reason. There’s really no bad place to stand to take an amazing photo! No tripod used here. Due to weather conditions, the Viaduct section of the Parkway was closed off so you could park and walk in to enjoy a sunset as stunning as this one for yourself!
Photographer's Camera Settings
| Camera | Nikon D3200 |
| Lens | 55mm |
For More Information
- Additional photographs by Shannon Dalessio
- Categories where this photo is found: Editor's Picks, Blue Ridge Parkway, Sunrises & Sunsets