Blue Hour Sunset Over the Smokies by taffy

Blue Hour Sunset Over the Smokies

Yet another photo from Tennessee's trip to the Smoky Mountain National Park (still have hundreds to go through). I'd posted this one on Flickr and the most amazing thing happened. It was picked up by a group called Explore and in about 24 hours went from the normal 25 views or so at the most to over 1100 views! That was pretty exciting so I thought I'd post it in my 365 main album. As you'll probably notice, it's from the same spot but a little later than my shot of the golden hills -- and more during the blue hour that Daryl and Junko had posted. It was such a perfect evening there!
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Looking forward to starting Jerry's One-Night-Stand challenge tomorrow -- check it out!
http://365project.org/discuss/general/26630/time-for-a-one-night-stand
Beautiful image Taffy, congrats on Explore :) fully deserved.
November 8th, 2015  
I can't imagine a more beautiful hour than 'blue hour' in the Smoky Mountains. Gorgeous gradient of blues.
November 8th, 2015  
That is pretty amazing! I think it is all the detail captured in the foreground with the layering beyond that really makes it special!! FAV!
November 8th, 2015  
The foreground and those yellows...enchanting.
November 8th, 2015  
Nice!!! :-)
November 8th, 2015  
Wonderful!
November 8th, 2015  
I'm so glad this is getting the attention it deserves.
November 8th, 2015  
Awesome
November 8th, 2015  
Beautiful scenery
November 8th, 2015  
Waaw!! so wonderful -- love the layers in many shades of blue beneath the bright colours of sun set FAV
November 8th, 2015  
Amazing image. Perfect.
November 9th, 2015  
amazing capture!
November 9th, 2015  
Beautiful!!
November 9th, 2015  
Another beautiful layer shot. I love the colors.
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
November 9th, 2015  
Ooo, the magic of blue hour...the hills seem to glow from within! The beautiful layers remind me of a sea alive with waves. Magnificent image, Taffy!
November 9th, 2015  
Amazing, simply AMAZING! FAV!
November 9th, 2015  
Fabulous image Taffy. I can see why it got so many views on Explore.Fav!
November 9th, 2015  
Awesome layers and colors Taffy!
I saw The Martian today, what a great movie especially with the 3D glasses!
November 9th, 2015  
Lovely blue layers!
November 9th, 2015  
Lovely..
November 9th, 2015  
So beautiful! fav
November 9th, 2015  
It is amazing. Congrats on those views.
November 9th, 2015  
This is an amazingly lovely shot, with all those layers. Well done on Explore!
November 9th, 2015  
Really deep blues caught in this high mountain place!
November 9th, 2015  
So incredibly beautiful. Fav
November 9th, 2015  
Kim
So many layers and each has its own tone! Lovely!
November 9th, 2015  
Tom
Fantastic love the layers
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning. You have such a wonderful album I can look at it for hours.
November 9th, 2015  
Ron
That is beautiful. I'm aspiring to get a photo like this.
November 9th, 2015  
Gorgeous image
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning
November 9th, 2015  
Love all the layers - the tones make each different. Fabulous shot.
November 9th, 2015  
I grew up in the foothills of the Smokies... always felt so blessed to 'lift my eyes to the hills'.... this is just beautiful!
November 9th, 2015  
Wonderful layers and tones of blue!
November 9th, 2015  
so many gorgeous layers and colors
November 9th, 2015  
Awesome image!! That's pretty exciting it got so many views on Explore!
November 9th, 2015  
what a lovely place to be and love the layers.
November 9th, 2015  
TR
Wonderful shot, congrats on the 1100 views I can see why. I am seeing some incredible shots this year from the Smokies. all the rain and fog is magical and icing on the cake for photographers.
November 9th, 2015  
Such a beautiful capture Taffy! Congratulations on Explore - so exciting to get the recognition which is not easy on Flickr! Fav!
November 9th, 2015  
I see the Smokies are aptly named.
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning layers :)
November 9th, 2015  
Wonderful story Taffy and a well deserved recognition of Flickr! Beautiful image.
November 9th, 2015  
Gorgeous colours and layers.
November 9th, 2015  
Amazing view and capture. No wonder it made such a hit on Flickr. Congratulations and well done. Fav.
November 9th, 2015  
Fabulous layers Taffy
November 9th, 2015  
Beautiful layering :)
November 9th, 2015  
A really fantastic scene A FAV
November 9th, 2015  
Wow, how exciting that must have been. Well deserved too. I have a picture that I took that is similar to the one I posted from my tablet while on the trip. Saving it for that day when I look and there is nothing good to post.
November 9th, 2015  
I love this image and I love this part of the country. FAV
November 9th, 2015  
And congrats on Explore! I've had two images make Explore and it is very exciting. My last one to make Explore had over 10,000 views in a very short period of time.
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning. Fav
November 9th, 2015  
This is a fantastic subject to take during the blue hour
November 9th, 2015  
Beautiful!
November 9th, 2015  
Wonderful photo!
November 9th, 2015  
Gorgeous layers, tones
November 9th, 2015  
Just... wow!
November 9th, 2015  
Great layers, a lovely capture. Fav!!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
November 9th, 2015  
stunning shot. I love blue hour too
November 9th, 2015  
Exquisite capture FAV!
November 9th, 2015  
One of my favorite places on earth and a photograph worthy of conveying the beauty! Fav!
November 9th, 2015  
Gorgeous shot Taffy! And when all said and done, I'm sure you 'll have tens of thousands of views from Explore. I have one with over 65,000. Fav!
November 9th, 2015  
Just so magnificent, the colours and layers are fantastic, a big fav from me.
November 9th, 2015  
Super shot Taffy, well done. Beautiful.
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning Taffy. Fav
November 9th, 2015  
Stunning.
November 9th, 2015  
Wonderful layers and blues Taffy.
November 9th, 2015  
Amazing shot
November 9th, 2015  
One of your very best!!!
November 9th, 2015  
Wow!! Simply gorgeous!! Love the blue mountains and the amazing light you caught in the sky!
November 9th, 2015  
Outstanding shot. Unbelievable lighting and colour. Fav
November 9th, 2015  
Wow... very pretty!
November 9th, 2015  
Wow... lovely image. Congrats on Flikr Explore, too! Super layers and colors in this shot, so gorgeous.
November 9th, 2015  
Fabulous, it looks like soft blue pillows. Fav!
November 9th, 2015  
Just beautiful.
November 10th, 2015  
Exquisite. I love the layers and the beautiful blues. FAV.
November 10th, 2015  
Gosh...I thought I fav'd this....it is totally amazing. Faving now!!!
November 10th, 2015  
Brilliant as always. Beautifully captured. Fav.
November 10th, 2015  
I have some more of this view; never tire of it!
November 10th, 2015  
@darylo I took so many too -- and it kept changing throughout the afternoon in amazing ways when looking back on it. What a fun place to have spent our first full day!
November 10th, 2015  
Simply stunning. What a great image to treasure
November 10th, 2015  
Sometimes you outdo yourself. This is one of those times for me. Thanks for sharing !!!
November 10th, 2015  
Incredible. How wonderful to get the exposure on Flickr too.
November 10th, 2015  
Amazing...deserves all the recognition...fav.
November 10th, 2015  
I can see why it made such a big hit- it's simply beautiful! fav
November 10th, 2015  
This is spectacular! I can easily see why it was so well received! A belated fav!
November 12th, 2015  
Fabulous image, great blue hour shot
November 12th, 2015  
Instant FAV
November 13th, 2015  
Stunning and breathtaking! Would have loved to witness that in person!
November 14th, 2015  
Wow. Simply. Fav.
January 16th, 2016  
I love that sunset shot
April 19th, 2016  
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