Luminous Landscape Forum
Equipment & Techniques => Landscape Photography Locations => Topic started by: Walt Roycraft on October 01, 2012, 02:50:04 pm
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I will be going to the Asheville, NC area for the first time. I will be there for 3 days mid October. Any recommendations?
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Walt, the Blue Ridge Parkway runs through east Asheville. A beautiful drive with nice scenery and lots of pulloffs. Get out at first light.
Matt
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Max Patch -- I think it's a state park -- is about 30 minutes from Asheville by car, and worth a visit. It's a mountaintop that was turned into pasture, and is now simply grass covered. Terrific vistas, and spatially interesting. Easy access by car; 1/4 mi (?) uphill walk. (If my weekend back-ups finish, I'll post a snapshot.)
The mountains around Asheville are extremely photogenic. +1 on the BRP, but it's hard to go wrong. Get a GPS for the car, and try every road that climbs. If you do drive the BRP from Asheville, I suggest northeast rather than southwest, unless you are planning a full day out there.
West Asheville is a small neighborhood that has an interesting urban, vaguely alternative, street scene.
There are some interesting industrial/railroad/river views along the French Broad River. Access (and parking) at either Carrier Park or French Broad River Park.
Have a meal at 12 Bones. Casual and delicious. :)
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Thanks Matt, BRP is on the list. First light is a priority.
Kirby, nice shots. Will check out Max Patch. And especially thanks for the 12 bones recommendation.