"Smoky Mountains #2" Graveyard Fields, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

Graveyard fields is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at over 6000

feet elevation. Because of this, it is often skimmed by the clouds.

The name comes from a tumultuous history. When a forest fire swept

accross this high meadow, the heat was so intense it burned virgin

forest trees to stumps. Later, brush and undergrowth covered the

stumps, giving the meadow the appearance of an overgrown cemetary of

headstones. Thanks for looking!!

Mark, this is a great shot, with superb light. I actually stopped at the overlook and took a two-hour loop trail hike through the 'Graveyards.' It was a beautiful day and really pretty country to wander around in, with some nifty waterfalls. It was mid-day, so I didn't really end up with any shots that I liked. Nice job! Cheers! Chris

A seductively beautiful image.