Black Mountain

The greening of the mountains from Tanbark Ridge overlook, elevation 3175 feet, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. The road seen in upper left is the parkway as it continues northeast. Can you see the little houses, including my favorite, the red roofed one?

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Long shadow day

This was taken at 2 pm, looking north on Flat Creek, in Montreat NC

The solstice means our earth is tilted at it's most severe angle from the sun, and it will give the illusion that it stops as it starts its tilt back the other direction.  That moment, when the earth stands still, is a miraculous time, I think.  If it isn't, it should be.

December Solstice in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.A. is on
Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 6:03 PM EST

Twice a year our huge Gaia changes it's direction of tilt.  And this time is the longest night of the year, for Winter Solstice.  Pleasant dreams everyone!

Quote for today:


If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.
Blessed Mother Teresa
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3 comments:

  1. DeniseinVADecember 21, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    Beautiful photos and such peaceful scenery.

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  2. Folkways Note BookDecember 21, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    About the tilt -- can one see the tilt illusion of turning in the another direction? I guess I need to look up this event online. I find the whole Solstice very mystical. -- barbara

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  3. Vicki LaneDecember 21, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    It is indeed a magical time -- happy to feel the wheel of the seasons creaking along!

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