Date Taken: 07/22/2017
Location: Southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 433

Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: 70-200
Focal Length: 200mm
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/100
Aperture: f/11
Filters: circular polarizer
Exposure: manual
How I Got This Shot: While looking for wildflowers to photograph, I discovered the group of Turks Cap Lilies. The Black Swallowtail butterflies were enjoying the nectar from the Turks Caps. I just setup with a 70-200mm lens dialed in to 200mm, so as to not disturb the butterflies. It worked! They were more interested in getting fed than by my presence with a camera!

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Date Taken: 06/25/2017
Location: Cowee Mountains Overlook, Milepost 430.7 on the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Camera: Fuji Xt 2
Lens: 16-55 mm
Focal Length: 16 mm
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/30
Aperture: f/11
Filters: none
Exposure: manual
How I Got This Shot: This image was created using 9 separate images, and stitched together in Photoshop. the sky colors and hues are natural, only a slight bump in vibrance and saturation to achieve the overall color.

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Over two hundred times along the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway, drivers will pass pull-offs that look onto wide, breathtaking vistas, luring them to stop their cars and take in the views. Visit our Blue Ridge Parkway guide for a complete list of the overlooks.

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