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Fall in Western North Carolina

I hiked to an overlook very early in a dark, rainy morning, not knowing what to expect. I had no idea how colorful the scene would be, and I was treated to a nice surprise when the sun and mist rose.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Linville Falls, NC, North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © W. Kent Williamson