Morning View
Uploaded: May 15, 2011
The magnificent Biltmore Estate, seen from the "Temple of Diana" yesterday morning, before the low clouds burned off. I've been fascinated by
the estate ever since my first childhood visit, and have returned many times over the years; this time, I invited my mom along for her first visit.
The 250-room house sits on 8,000 acres (originally 120,000+ acres, much of which was later sold to create Pisgah National Forest.)
Exif: F Number: 14, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 64.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Nikki McDonald May 15, 2011
An elegant building beautifully framed, Chris. I love the backdrop of the sky, mountain and low-lying clouds. Lovely. #1377178Katarina Mansson May 15, 2011
Magnificent! #9405555Linda D. Lester May 15, 2011
You were so close to Atlanta!!! This is beautiful...the best I have seen of this place. I bet the flowers were beautiful! #9405559Joy Rector May 15, 2011
frantastic #9405707Tamara K. Walker May 15, 2011
Very beautifully done. #9406049Mitch Spence May 16, 2011
I think your composition here, Chris, is just right to emphasize the sweep and grandeur of both the estate and the countryside. #9407391Patti Coblentz May 16, 2011
A magnificent view of the beautiful estate and grounds...I love the cloud cover over the mountains...you had beautiful weather! #9407762Chris Budny May 16, 2011
Thanks, folks! Despite the cloudy days, it really was beautiful weather for exploring the estate and hiking all over for photos. #9407892Ken Smith June 10, 2011
I used to live in Asheville, many years ago. Love this view, Chris! #9454644Chris Budny June 10, 2011
I don't think I ever knew that, Ken!Lisa J. Boulden June 11, 2011
Stunning and crisp!Chris Budny June 12, 2011
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