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!

For more Skywatch Friday participants please visit Tom at Welcome to Wiggers World.

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52 comments:

  1. SandyCarlsonJune 19, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    These sweeping views are magnificent.

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  2. TomJune 19, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    Happy Birthday
    WEST VIRGINIA

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

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  3. AnneJune 19, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful.

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  4. PappyJune 19, 2008 at 3:10 PM

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

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  5. Max-eJune 19, 2008 at 3:13 PM

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

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  6. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    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.

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  7. DewdropJune 19, 2008 at 3:46 PM

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

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  8. julianaJune 19, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    that's a lovely looking landscape!

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  9. PetuniaJune 19, 2008 at 4:30 PM

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

    Petunia's SWF post

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  10. Daniel J SantosJune 19, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    beautiful place, excellent.

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  11. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 6:00 PM

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

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  12. Firefly NightsJune 19, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    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.

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  13. FO - 2June 19, 2008 at 6:24 PM

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

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  14. Lilli & NevadaJune 19, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    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.

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  15. esnorwayJune 19, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    nice shots

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  16. Flying SoloJune 19, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    Happy birthday!
    Beautiful shots.

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  17. Sandpiper (Lin)June 19, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    Gorgeous pictures, Carletta.

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  18. kjpwebJune 19, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    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

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  19. Jane Hards PhotographyJune 19, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    Bigger than my island mountains. beautiful.

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  20. RoseJune 19, 2008 at 8:42 PM

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

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  21. judi/GmjJune 19, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    Awesome just awesome!!

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  22. Champ TownboyJune 19, 2008 at 9:19 PM

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

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  23. JunieRose2005June 19, 2008 at 10:13 PM

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


    Junie

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  24. MelliJune 19, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    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!)

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  25. dotJune 19, 2008 at 10:35 PM

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

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  26. IngridJune 19, 2008 at 11:09 PM

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

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  27. RavenJune 19, 2008 at 11:09 PM

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

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  28. MicheleJune 19, 2008 at 11:31 PM

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

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  29. LadynredJune 20, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    Awesome views! Happy Anniversary West Virgina.
    Scrapbooking and Photography

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  30. Anne-BeritJune 20, 2008 at 1:51 AM

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

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  31. UnknownJune 20, 2008 at 2:08 AM

    Fantastic views - that mountain is a definite saddle formation.

    Thanks for the visit.

    Gary
    Bodge's Bulletin

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  32. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJune 20, 2008 at 3:26 AM

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

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  33. AngieJune 20, 2008 at 3:52 AM

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

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  34. Janice ThomsonJune 20, 2008 at 4:55 AM

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

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  35. DebbieJune 20, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    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 :)

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  36. Mental P MamaJune 20, 2008 at 8:41 AM

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

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  37. carolrJune 20, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful clouds and those mountains! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 10:05 AM

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

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  39. PappyJune 20, 2008 at 10:28 AM

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

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  40. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 10:57 AM

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

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  41. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    nice picture. I love the smooth curve of the mountains

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  42. IndraniJune 20, 2008 at 12:32 PM

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

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  43. CatherineJune 20, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    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.

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  44. Craver ViiJune 20, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    They're wonderful indeed! Loved the pics!

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  45. Dr.JohnJune 20, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Happy Birthday West Virginia. The pictures are great.

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  46. Pat - ArkansasJune 20, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    A nice series of photos of a very beautiful place.

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  47. TaraJune 20, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    Isn't this lovely!

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  48. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 9:46 PM

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

    Cheers,
    Nita's Random Thoughts
    Nita's Corner
    Thomas Web Links
    Thomas Travel Tales
    Great Finds and Deals
    Bohol Paradise

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  49. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    really nice sky watch post!

    thanks for coming to My Photoblog

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  50. threesidesofcrazyJune 20, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    Great cloud formations.

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  51. AnonymousJune 21, 2008 at 1:21 AM

    What great shots!

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  52. AnonymousJune 23, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    beautiful mountains photos!

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