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I Never Grow Tired Of Sunsets

10/17/2012

 
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The poetry of the earth is never dead.  ~John Keats



The ending to a picture perfect day. The high was 50 followed by a low of 28. The sky was clear and blue all day long. It was a great day to finally get out of camp and check out the color in the lower elevations, but you will have to check back for those photos. The lower elevations are exploding in color. I guess that explains why I have heard stories of two hour rides from Newfound Gap road to the visitor center. This is the time of year I am happy to be on the mountain and not have to depend on my car.
David
10/17/2012 01:48:39 am

Every day is a beautiful day on the mountains. Clear nights are stunning too, especially forecasted this weekend...be sure to watch the Orionid Meteor Shower before dawn Saturday and Sunday. Look high in the sky to the southeast between midnight and dawn.

Pat N.
10/17/2012 02:15:58 am

Thanks for another ohhhh ahhhh pic! And a big thanks to the crew for their hospitality during our stay at LeConte. Great to see Chris, Allyson, and later Tim during our hike down Alum...hey, Allyson...the profile I mentioned of a face at the bluff is mentioned/shown in Glady's Trentham Russell's book, "Call Me Hillbilly."

Gina
10/17/2012 02:46:00 am

Pretty photo! I never tire of living here in the mountains either.

doug
10/17/2012 03:12:21 am

Fantastic photo today ! I think of all the photos that have ever been taken, all the poetry that has been written, all the music that has been composed, and all the literature that has been written and wish sometimes that I had more time on this earth to study it all. Then I contemplate all the photos, poetry, music, and literature that is yet to be created and it's a humbling thought ! The important thing is to make the most of what we have and what we are trusted with. I don't know who said it, but for me it's certainly appropriate: "Get busy living or get busy dying." Have a wonderful day !

Tony Ga
10/17/2012 05:02:55 am

Morgan Freeman said "Get busy living or get busy dying" in The Shawshank Redemption

Tony Ga
10/17/2012 05:07:08 am

Doug is right. Tim Robbins said it to Morgan Freeman.

Tony Ga
10/17/2012 05:08:13 am

Excuse me...Cassie is right. I'll shut up now.

Brian N bama
10/17/2012 03:19:09 am

Good morning Mt Leconte! I just spoke with Mark and paid for my reservation for next May. My boys and I wil be bringing up my Dad and uncle for their first trip to the top. Only 23 days until I get to come up top again. See you soon. Allyson, don't forget my snow.

Cassie
10/17/2012 04:01:49 am

Doug,

A quote from Tim Robbins (aka Andy Dufrene)
in one of my favorite movies of all time-"The Shawshank Redemption".

Debi link
10/17/2012 04:17:53 am

Oh boy!! Wish I were there today. Love the photo. Beautiful!!!

Susan
10/17/2012 04:20:58 am

Wonderful photo! School is back in session and I wish it wasn't. :( I would love to be on the top of my favorite mountain!
Happy Hiking everyone!

Pearl link
10/17/2012 08:33:54 am

Gorgeous! I never get tired of them either.

Sherry Jennette
10/17/2012 08:39:26 am

I don't think there's ever been a bad picture taken on LeConte. My daughter Syd was a finalist in the 4H photo contest with 2 pics taken on the Mtn. One was from Cliff Tops & the other was of the front of the dining room with the plywood nailed up with the closed sign in the snow. They are beautiful. And speaking of beautiful, Allyson loved your sunrise picture on the front page of the Mtn Press today.

Juanita
10/17/2012 01:56:50 pm

That photograph is a picture no artist could draw!

doug
10/18/2012 01:05:00 am

Thanks Cassie. That refreshed my memory. Great movie, too. Allyson, your photos are always good and inspire me to write, along with my own memories and experiences in the Park, especially at the lodge. I have a narrative for each of the trails leading to the lodge, although one of them I've been on only once or twice. Alum, Rainbow, Trillium, Bullhead, and Boulevard I know well. Like Debi, I wish I was there ! Every day I wish I was there ! I have a feeling that those who want snow when they come up may just get it. I always enjoy a trek in the stuff, too. Have a great day !

Vickie Donovan
10/20/2012 05:39:53 am

As I write this I am back home but wishing I was still on the mountain. My husband and I made the hike up Alum trail on 10-17-12. Spent the night at the lodge. Boy were we trilled. Not one complaint. The food was out of this world( starving after the climb up) . The views no words or pictures can give justice to. It was very windy that night but we were warm and safe in our cabin. Next morning we were in a cloud which only gave a different experience to be had. Awaiting our next time...


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