Sandi

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With a backdrop of the Lookout Mountain ridge in the distance, this Fall sunset displays its glorious colors as foliage begins to turn in for the Winter.

At the corner of Broad and MLKing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the historic Read House displays its grand beauty.

The downtown scenes of Chattanooga, Tennessee never disappoint with its historic architecture, curbside bistros, fine dining and live music venues.

Lake Junaluska is a 200 acre lake nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of Western North Carolina.

The Second Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Gothic Revival building, designed by Reuben Harrison Hunt, was built in 1890.

Taken outside the Gilman Grill in Chattanooga, Tennessee is a cozy way to dine, while surround by wonderful views and reflections in the beautiful Westin across the street.

Taken in the lobby of the historic Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The hotel decks the halls with beautiful lights and Christmas decorations, enhancing the absolute magic of this wonderful place.

Time to write those letters and get them in the mail to Santa!

In the foreground, the historic Church of Saint Mary the Virgin was built in 1895 and is surrounded by contemporary architecture. Located in the heart of Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, the church is known as one of the finest Gothic-inspired designs of New York’s late 19th century architecture.

Taken from the 17th floor of an office building in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, a historic church steeple anchors the right of this view with Lookout Mountain hovering over the city on the left.

Storm clouds brewing at Cambridge Square in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

Wildflowers abound along the banks of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.

Walking in downtown Chattanooga and noticed the beautiful sunset colors highlighting new growth. You just can't pass by scenes like this without being thankful.

Fall - a season of change, a time to slow down a bit and reminisce and take it all in.

Sunset at Fall in Chattanooga, Tenn. "Softly the evening came with the sunset" ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

A blustery day at the Hunter Museum overlooking the Tennessee River located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.

A colorful sunset displayed across a golf course in Chattanooga, Tennessee stopped me in my tracks. I simply had to capture it and a long exposure made it even more magical.

Founded in 1964, the historic Covenant College stands at the top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, USA, which has a grand view of the Chattanooga, Tennessee Valley from that vantage point. It is 20 miles away from my location in the valley, yet we can see the steeple from our front porch. However, the road to get there winds around and up the mountain making it about an hour drive to get there. Once there, the view is amazing.

Grazing on the 27,000 acre campus of Berry College located in Rome, Georgia, USA, this herd is perfectly content. The Berry Farms' Angus Beef Enterprise works with the students to raise the cattle.

Twas a gloomy night in the historical Bluff View area of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.