Here are a few photos I took on Halloween of 2013. This photo was taken after the “peak leaf season” but there were still a few trees adjacent Grandfather Mountain that were incredibly brilliant. I think this photo is a great depiction of mood of the High Country this time of year. I love the orange glow of the leaves with Grandfather Mountain in the background, immersed in the late October clouds.
PS. Notice the hawk swirling high above in the first picture.