Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Skies Over Snowshoe Ski Resort

Regular readers know I recently spent a weekend at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in West Virginia. While there Hubs and I drove on up the mountain to the Snowshoe Ski Resort. Of course it was too early for snow but we enjoyed the views and the sky above us. Click on this first photo and scroll through the skies we enjoyed that evening.This second shot was taken seventeen minutes after the first one. Amazing how the colors and the mood can change so quickly.
As I turned to look behind me I saw the moon floating in a lovely field of blue.Twenty-four minutes after the first shot above this was the sunset we witnessed over the West Virginia Mountains - the words "Almost Heaven" seemed appropriate.
Posted for Skywatch.

23 comments:

Carver said...

What a beautiful place to photograph the sky. All great shots and the moon is always such a treat.

Donna said...

Pretty! Love that Moon!

Sylvia K said...

What awesome captures for the day, Carletta! And I LOVE the moon! Gorgeous! Happy SWF! Hope you have a fun, delightful weekend!

Sylvia

Elisabeth said...

I LOVE the moon too! Lovely! Hope you have a fabulous weekend.

EG CameraGirl said...

I like all four photos very much! Great, Carletta!

Mildred said...

Wonderful skies! Love the moon too!
And thanks for sharing;o)

***
Hope you are having a nice and happy week****

George said...

These are beautiful pictures. I like each and every one of them.

Karen said...

Terrific captures, and that moon...gorgeous.

genie said...

Snowshoe is another place I want Buddy to take me. This weekend we are going up into Shenandoah NAtional PArk. Buddy is running a shuttle for 2 AT hikers from New Jersey so I am going along. Hoping for good weather and NO rain. These view you captures are divine. You are making me want to make the trip even more. genie

Neal said...

Very beautiful...especially the first picture.

Ebie said...

I love the transition of dark to light colors of the mountains. Like a shadow.
Great capture!

hehehehe, do they allow snowshoeing up there? Just kidding.

Margaret Gosden said...

That moon really is floating! Love it!

Chubskulit Rose said...

I love the color on that second shot Carletta!

Anonymous said...

What pretty pastel colours!

Arija said...

Mountain skies are just so photogenic, especially at sunrise and set. Nice shots Carletta.

diane b said...

They sure are heavenly skies. Love the moon floating in the pastel sky.

Unknown said...

Great shots Carletta!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Rose said...

Beautiful doesn't begin to describe it, Carletta!

kayerj said...

beautiful :)

forgetmenot said...

"Almost Heaven" seems quite appropriate!! Beautiful skies and scenery. Bet you had a nice time there. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

Firas said...

Exquisite skyshots!

Rebecca said...

Awesome shots--love the one of the moon (perfect)! Thanks for sharing :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

It does seem like almost heaven. I love to see a progression of sky changes like this -- makes it very easy to imagine I am sitting there watching it!