
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.
~
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.
Visit Virtual Blue Ridge for a complete list of Blue Ridge Parkway hiking trails.
For More Information
- Additional photographs by Craig Zerbe
- Categories where this photo is found: Overlook Views, Mountain Horizons, Sunrises & Sunsets
