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The lake is looking as gorgeous as ever today

Lake Junaluska, Waynesville, NC-

February of 2025

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Lake Junaluska, Waynesville, NC-- Jan 2025

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Wagbar, Weaverville, NC-- February of 2025

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Wagbar, Weaverville, NC-- February of 2025

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Waynesville, NC-- November of 2022

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Lake Julan, Asheville, NC-- January of 2025

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Lake Julan, Asheville, NC-- January of 2025

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The swaying balance between warm & cool

Lake Julan is one of my and Lu's favorite places. Unfortunately, it was closed off for several weeks after Hurricane Helene as they cleaned up the mess. We stopped trying to go after a few attempts and chopped it up to another total loss.

This morning, I decided to take Lu to see if the ducks were still here and inspect the ice in the lake. However, I didn't have high hopes for what we were going to find once we got there.

Apart from some fallen trees, it was the same old lake my momma used to take us to when we were little-- the laughing ducks, the ornery geese, the playful squirrels, the squawking crows-- everything was in its normal order. I finally had a chance to breathe as we silently watched the ducks play in the water for a little while.

Lake Julan, Asheville, NC--January of 2025

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If you're a bird, I'm a bird.

Lake Julan, Asheville, NC-- January of 2025

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I'm always so focused on the next chapter, I forget to take in the now. I'm going to miss this so much one day 💜

Leicester, NC-- January of 2025

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Lulu and I went on an early morning walk; coming across a little, dewy Tulip Poplar leaf

Bent Creek, North Carolina-- May of 2024

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New Year's Eve concert at the Salvage Station

Salvage Station, RAD, Asheville, NC-- December of 2022

*Disclaimer: Due to Hurricane Helene, this location no longer exists and is considered a safety/health hazard-- Visitors are not welcome*

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Lake Powhatan dam

Lake Powhatan, North Carolina-- September of 2023

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Southern Live Oak Tree located in the Credit One Stadium

Charleston, SC-- August of 2023

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Hiya!

Nice of you to stop by, I'm Ariel. My home is within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The greatest muses in my life are my loyal husky (Lulu), adventure, literature, cooking & baking, folk art, music; and of course, photography.

If you need to reach me, I'm more than likely out sauntering in the woods somewhere with the wolf pup.

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All of the work featured on this page is of my own creation (check out my likes tab for more inspiration by similar creators).

Please make yourself at home as you take a glimpse into my little mountain life--liking & reblogging are so very appreciated.

Although I am a hobbyist photographer & writer, I work very hard and go through great lengths in order to finish my pieces. So with that being said, I ask that you please do not re-upload any of my originals without my consent.

With love, Ariel 💜

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You can find & filter through my work via the tags below:

~Photography Tags~

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Bent Creek, North Carolina-- August of 2024

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Asheville, NC-- September of 2024

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