This section is devoted to photographs of the Town Mountain scenic corridor or taken from this area between Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Random subjects ranging from animals and birds to wild flowers, with heavy emphasis on sunrise and sunset. Hopefully this will inspire you to make photo contributions!

This intense sunrise is not unusual and I am quick to pickup the camera for a snapshot.

Another colorful morning. The digital age makes it easy to experiment with exposure settings.

This early morning shot covers the Haw Creek valley from Oakley to the French Broad River in the distrance.

All the comforts of home! She returned later with three cubs and the feeder was retired.

The bear population has exploded in the 15 years I have owned property on Town Mountain. My greatest concern is that my grandchildren like to play along the stream bed from the Dairy Gap Spring. It is easy to come between a mother and her cubs.


Sunrise

Probably the most photographed of the sights seen from Town Mountain Road are the sunrises and sunsets. This may also be one of the top reasons for living in the area.

 Tom Turkey

Surprisingly, this guy is uaually around for the Holidays.

What would summer be without butterflies? Cone flowers are a favorite.

  

Bowman's Root, although relatively rare, is found on north slopes.

A Luna moth at our front door. It often is found at Walnut Trees which is its food source.

 Spotted Mandarin

The Spotted Mandarin which is rare but is seen in several areas along Town Mountain Road

 

This large Jack in the Pulpit lasted for weeks under its own large leaf, sheltered from the sun.

Moth

It's a moth, but I haven't looked it up its name. 

 

It is great to find a tree trimmer who does not use spurs and hatrack the trees. And he enjoyed the Haw Creek scenery.

 

Another springtime favorite...the giant white trillium 

 

 

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