Mountain laurel flowers are beginning to bloom in the high peaks of the Dolly Sods wilderness. Early in the morning as the sun is breaking through the early morning clouds the flowers eagerly await the warmth of the bright rays.

Vibrant fall colors across the trees in upon the mountain tops glow in the evening sun. The clouds above highlight the last glimpses of the autumn sun at the end of the day.

At over 1 mile high on Grandfather Mountain, the clouds float past the top of this mountain. The scenery up here is amazing and there are views in almost every direction. There is a trail that leads to the peak of this mountain top. I imagine the view is even more beautiful up there.

A heavenly sky above as the sun sets in a summer evening. The clouds show amazing fiery red and orange colors accented with the deep blue sky in the background. This summer sunset picture was taken after a summer rain allowing for such dramatic shades and vibrant colors.

Waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains. During a summer rain shower the clouds pass by over top of the blue ridge mountains. Below a 150 feet high waterfall cascades to the forest floor.

Overlooking the Shenandoah Valley from mountains on Skyline drive. The Clouds let through heavenly beams of light to shine on the valley far below. “Some Glad morning when this life is over I’ll…”

Spring Sunset Clouds Sky

Spring Sunset Clouds

Church Steeple Clouds