"Urban Bypass"

Thanks for looking. This is the Cherohala Skyway, which bridges

Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee and Nantahala National Forest in

North Carolina, hence the name Cherohala. Less traveled than the Blue

Ridge Parkway and certainly as dramatic.

Beautiful color contrast.

Mark, Looks like this one was taken at the time of day generally considered 'worst light' (mid day). However, it is a beautifully balanced & composed offering. You have done wonderfully by showing only a sliver of sky (all that's necessary here). To ice the cake you have the highly sought after 'S' curve (off center, at that) and the gorgeous punchy colours of Velvia. Had there been 10 other photographers at the same location taking a shot at the same time of day my bet is this example would be at the top of the stack of results. Arguably a travel publication cliche it is a perfect example of 'How it should be done!' Best, LM.