Thursday, June 19, 2008

Skywatch Friday
Happy Birthday West Virginia

West Virginia Day
Happy 145 Anniversary
(June 20, 1863 - June 20, 2008)
That first photo was taken going up the mountain. As you descend on the other side Saddle Mountain is visible from a scenic overlook. The mountain is at 1,775 feet elevation above sea level. Awesome! The next two photos I zoomed in a little each time to give you a better view.

I hope you liked your visit today to the Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Mountains!

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52 comments:

SandyCarlson said...

These sweeping views are magnificent.

Tom said...

Happy Birthday
WEST VIRGINIA

Thank you for being a part of Sky Watch this week, your post and comments are much appreciated.
Tom ;O)

Anne said...

Beautiful.

Pappy said...

Liked your background music as well as I liked the photos.

Max-e said...

I sure did enjoy the visit, it is such a beautiful part of the world

Anonymous said...

My ex-husband drove an 18 wheeler, and I have cross crossed West Virginia many times. I have been at that scenic lookout and seen this view. Looking at your photograph brought back the sense of peace and awe I left while standing there.

Happy Birthday West Virginia.

Dewdrop said...

Very beautiful shots, Carletta. I love mountains!!!

juliana said...

that's a lovely looking landscape!

Petunia said...

What a beautiful landscape:) Thank you for sharing:)

Petunia's SWF post

Daniel J Santos said...

beautiful place, excellent.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful area you live in, and your photos are great!

Firefly Nights said...

We used to spend a lot of time in West Virginia when we were camping and doing nature photography on a regular basis. Just can’t seem to get back into the photography. Motivation seems to be gone, but I think it will get better after I have a knee replacement. Beautiful area. Loved the photos.

FO - 2 said...

Happy Birthday!!! :)
I loved the trip and the song.
Beautiful!

Lilli & Nevada said...

Loved the shots, my hubby was born in W. Virginia?We went back there a few yrs ago, i loved the scenery but oh my the humidity was horrible
I will have to tell him about the Birthday.

esnorway said...

nice shots

Flying Solo said...

Happy birthday!
Beautiful shots.

Sandpiper (Lin) said...

Gorgeous pictures, Carletta.

kjpweb said...

Buena Vista(s) - wonderful sights!
Worthy of a SWF! And thanks for stopping by. And yes - I see familiar faces around your blog, too!
:)
Cheers, Klaus

Jane Hards Photography said...

Bigger than my island mountains. beautiful.

Rose said...

You're making me homesick for my mountains! These are a real treat for my eyes.

judi/Gmj said...

Awesome just awesome!!

Champ Townboy said...

Awesome shots!! My niece was born in West Virginia when my brother lived there for a short time. Great post, as always, Carletta!!

JunieRose2005 said...

Oh! Beautiful, Carletta! And the music makes it more perfect!


Junie

Melli said...

Mmmm... what a beautiful view! I love driving down through there - especially in Autumn when the trees are changing! You've really been having some FUN lately, haven't you!?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEST VIRGINIA! And yea... Country roooads... take me hooooome... (i LOVE that song!)

dot said...

Beautiful mountains you have there. I can remember driving thru there some years ago and enjoyed the scenery.

Gattina said...

A sky WITH clouds is so beautiful since I participate on Skywatch I find blue skies boring, lol !

Raven said...

All gorgeous. I especially love the first one. Happy Birthday to West Virginia.

Michele said...

Stunning views.... very beautiful... gorgeous.

Ladynred said...

Awesome views! Happy Anniversary West Virgina.
Scrapbooking and Photography

Anne-Berit said...

Great collection,and happy birtday West Verginia from me too!

Unknown said...

Fantastic views - that mountain is a definite saddle formation.

Thanks for the visit.

Gary
Bodge's Bulletin

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Carletta: Those are great mountain views, very nicely done for SWF. Happy WV Day to you and your state.

Angie said...

I loved my visit to the West Virginia mountains! Thank you for taking me there.

Janice Thomson said...

These were beautiful shots! I enjoy seeing all these places I've heard of but never been to.

Debbie said...

Happy Birthday W. VA!! Don't you just wonder how this happened? The mountain?

Last time in W. VA mountains was in 1977, at night, driving from MI to NC. Too long to stay away...

Beautiful photos Carletta :)

Mental P Mama said...

Beautiful shots, and one of my favorite songs and singers!

carolr said...

Beautiful clouds and those mountains! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I really did enjoy my visit. Simply beautiful views you showed us!

Pappy said...

A truely beautiful part of the Old U.S.A.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! And love how you put the songs on to match the posts-very neat.

Anonymous said...

nice picture. I love the smooth curve of the mountains

Indrani said...

Thank you very much for the virtual trip to West Virginia Mountains.

Catherine said...

West Virginia looks "generous" I mean concerning space. Funny that curve right in the middle!
And so green! Wouldn't it be a little rainy?
Anyway, it looks immense and restful.

Craver Vii said...

They're wonderful indeed! Loved the pics!

Dr.John said...

Happy Birthday West Virginia. The pictures are great.

Pat - Arkansas said...

A nice series of photos of a very beautiful place.

Tara said...

Isn't this lovely!

Anonymous said...

Those are beautiful shots! Thanks for sharing! My very "first" entry is up as well. Hope to see you there!

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Anonymous said...

really nice sky watch post!

thanks for coming to My Photoblog

threesidesofcrazy said...

Great cloud formations.

Anonymous said...

What great shots!

Anonymous said...

beautiful mountains photos!