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Sunset at Flat Rock Overlook, Milepost 308.3

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"Sunset at Flat Rock Overlook, Milepost 308.3" by Craig Zerbe

Date Taken: 08/22/2016
Location: Flat Rock Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 308.3 in the High Country of North Carolina near Boone and Blowing Rock.

Camera: Sony A7
Lens: sel1635z taken
Focal Length: 20mm
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/10
Aperture: f11
Filters: None
Exposure: AP
How I Got This Shot: Short 5 minute hike to the outlook about 30 minutes before sunset. About 10 minutes after the sun had set, the sky lit up with these vibrant colors.

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Flat Rock Overlook is the trailhead of a leisurely 0.6-mile self-guiding loop trail. The overlook is on the west side of Grandmother Mountain and has spectacular views of Grandfather Mountain and the Linville Valley.

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