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Blue Ridge Parkway
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Fall color on the Parkway.
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Fall is an especially good time for photography on the Parkway. Early morning or late afternoon sunlight may offer the best possibilities.
Photographers, artists, writers, and musicians have considered the Parkway as their inspiration for generations. The long views at sunrise or sunset can be breathtaking along with the up close views that come with more careful observation. This gallery will give you just a hint of what is waiting for those with camera in hand!
Graceful curves and old fences along the Parkway  

Did You Know?
Several of the early designers, architects, and engineers of the Blue Ridge Parkway worked together on New York's Westchester County Parkway, incorporating many of the same design elements.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST