JDM Images
Dragon Overlook
Posted by Jerry (Tampa, United States) on 11 February 2007 in Landscape & Rural.
This is the view from the Dragon Overlook. The Dragon is Hwy 129 on the Tennessee/North Carolina border - there are 318 curves in 11 miles!!! Some of the most beautiful scenery ANYWHERE!!! This overlook is about 2 miles from the beginning and is one of very few places to pull over in this wild 11 mile ride. I had a shot of my motorcycle from the overlook posted about 2 weeks ago.
@Behrooz: Thanks Behrooz - the place is so spectacular, that it makes easy work for the photographer - I actually shot this with a Sony point and shoot....
Kaushal from Groningen, Netherlands
Wow, very very beautiful place...it must be great to ride a bike with such scenery around you! Good one Jerry! Keep them coming.
11 Feb 2007 10:35am
@Kaushal: Thanks Kaushal! I think someone should pay me to go there, ride the bike and take pictures!!!!!
@agathe: Merci pour les mots gentils mon ami !
@Makoto: I appreciate the encouragement Makoto!
Ahraht from Loures, Portugal
Believe me Jerry, probably I will never travel this road, but only if you knew the Zezere River Valley here in Portugal... Great shot, it made me remember that special place where we can find some special peace.
11 Feb 2007 12:55pm
@Ahraht: I believe you have got the essence of this place for me....I keep going back and I still find that special peace, contentment and fulfillment...wonderful insight you have... I would love to travel the road you speak of in Portugal - I need to figure out how to get more than 24 hours in a day! Thanks Ahraht, I appreciate your kind words and wisdom.
Jen from Jessup, United States
Beautiful shot Jerry! The colors and perspective are just perfect!
11 Feb 2007 1:27pm
@Jen: Thanks Jen - your encouragement is appreciated!
Ee Yuing from Singapore
Wow! The view is magnificent! Thanks for sharing! This was taken during fall?
11 Feb 2007 1:28pm
@Ee Yuing: Thanks - it was taken in May!
@Still: Oui - un plus beau dragon !
@Lezek: Thanks Lezek - it is my most favorite place in the world!!!!!!!! ( I've lead a sheltered life!)
@Craiger: Craiger - I always appreciate you stopping by and your kind words!
prashanth from India
Nice Photography at a wonderful place. thank you for sharing.
11 Feb 2007 2:12pm
@prashanth: you are more than welcome and thank you for the encouragement!
@Larry: larry - thanks for the kind words of encouragement!
Manuela Photography from Hainburg (near Frankfurt/Main), Germany
Stunning perspective and what a place!
11 Feb 2007 3:04pm
@Manuela Photography: Your encouragement is appreciated!
@Newbie: Much thanks Newbie...
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Cool Place Jerry, I love the colors of the Landscape, beautiful trees!
11 Feb 2007 3:27pm
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Alfredo - I always appreciate your kind encouragement!
Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan
Looks like a sweet place mate. I bet you could get magic photos near the damn or river in that picture. Thank you very much for your kind comments today. I appreciate it more than I could ever say!!
11 Feb 2007 4:19pm
@Colour blind: Thanks friend! I plan on doing some night shots at the dam in May!
@Francis: Francis - your kind words are appreciated!
Sylvia from Milano, Italy
Wonderful shot---the stillness comes across very strong, 'sleeping dragon'.....
11 Feb 2007 5:47pm
@Sylvia: I appreciate your encouragement Sylvia!
@Amit: Thanks Amit - it is a dream place!
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
That's what I love about photography, point and shoot! Actually, that's why I choose to share my cellphone captures here. I believe that there are a lot of very good and professional photographers here that do wonderfull images with excellent cameras. I just like to share my moments. You did the best in this shot!
11 Feb 2007 7:22pm
@Behrooz: I appreciate the kind words Behrooz!
@Neumann [Sdrig]: many thanks Neumann!
@badala: many thanks for the kind words!
Wayne from Melbourne, Australia
Breathtaking! You're a lucky man to be living near such a wonderful sight such as this! Great shot Jerry!
11 Feb 2007 11:00pm
@Wayne: Wayne - I always appreciate your kind words! yes, this place is my favorite ANYWHERE - it's about 10 hours away and I went 3 times last year!
@Abdullah: Thanks Abdullah - your kind words are appreciated!
William from Sacramento, United States
Love your work here. Thanks for all the great comments. I am looking forward to visiting your site.
12 Feb 2007 1:10am
@William: Thanks William - I appreciate you kind words!
@M.E.: M.E. - I thank you, encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Fred from Easton PA, United States
Great view, i remember the bike, I bet this is a great place to cruise it !
12 Feb 2007 1:38am
@Fred: Thanks Fred -as always - this is my favorite place ANYWHERE!!!!!
@Bob: many thanks Bob - the ride is simply the best in the country!!!!!!
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
Beautiful shot Jerry! And what a satisfying ride it must be. 318 curves in 11 miles! Wish I had a Harley V-Rod and could do it with you! Paradise!
12 Feb 2007 3:44am
@Stu: Thank you Stu! Come on - let's go!!!!!!
purelysnow from Chengdu, China
What an awesome place to just drive around! Thanks for showing us the view!
12 Feb 2007 5:39am
@purelysnow: We absolutely love it there! Glad to share it with you - wish you could experience it for yourself!
@alainbadoual: Thanks alainbadoual! It's my MOST favorite place!!!! 675 miles away and we go 3 - 4 times a year!!!
Sony DSC-P200
1/125 second
F/5.6
ISO 100
8 mm