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Sunrise at Mills River Overlook, Milepost 404.5

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"Sunrise at Mills River Overlook, Milepost 404.5" by RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide

Date Taken: 10/08/2015
Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 404.5, Mills River Overlook
Sunrise over Pisgah National Forest: The Mills River Overlook is a perfect place to watch the colors evolve as the sun rises over the mountain range.

Camera: Pentax K-50
Lens: 50-200
Focal Length: 50
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Aperture: 6.3
Filters: None
Exposure: manual
How I Got This Shot: I was hoping to find a great spot to watch the sunrise, and I was lucky to stop at this overlook just a few minutes before the sun rose over the mountains. As often the case, the most brilliant colors are just before the sunrise. Clouds always created interest and color, so I focused more on the sky – plus the valley fog is a bonus.

 

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