Heavenly Clouds over Blue Ridge Mountains by Josiah Christian Friberg of Moravian Falls, NC

Early morning view looking out over the Blue Ridge Mountains from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, northeast of Blowing Rock. What a gorgeous morning!

Mountain Solitude - Inspirational Photography & Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

I've always loved fog in the mountains and by the seashore. When I saw how foggy it was a few mornings ago on my way to work in Boone, I decided to drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway to see what I could find. I came upon this scene and just knew I had to capture it and share it with the world, so here it is for you to enjoy and be inspired by.

Inspirational photography and fine art landscapes by Josiah Christian Friberg.

Blessed Children - Inspirational Photography & Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Christian Friberg

Children are a true blessing of the Lord and a reward. I am so thankful to God and my wife for my precious children. Here are my two youngest out for a walk in the fresh autumn air up on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. I ran ahead of them, set up my tripod, and then waited for them to come around the corner. I wanted to get an action shot because I'm getting tired of posed photos. I was happy with the result as they came walking around the corner hand-in-hand with their beautiful mother. You may have heard the hymn, "Count your many blessings, name them one by one." Well, here are three of my biggest blessings, with one missing. I hope this inspirational photography image and fine art landscape inspires you to count your many blessings and to name them one by one.

Inspirational photography and fine art landscapes by Josiah Christian Friberg of Moravian Falls, North Carolina.

Flaming Autumn Forest - Inspirational Photography & Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

While driving around the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the fall, there's one song that continually comes to my mind. Actually, it's an ancient hymn that most of us are familiar with. It's called, "How Great Thou Art." Each verse ends with the chorus, "Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!" These are the words that rise in my soul when I survey the awesome beauty of God's creation and all of the flaming colors of the autumn landscape.

When I first saw the above scene, the brilliantly colored trees seemed to be so alive and flaming in all their beauty. I hope that this fine art landscape and inspirational photography image sparks a sense of wonder and awe in your heart at the glorious beauty of God's unfolding autumn artwork. This photograph was taken at the base of Grandfather Mountain, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 5 miles southwest of Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain Bridge - Inspirational Photography & Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

This is a different view of Grandfather Mountain on the Blue Ridge Parkway that shows the famous high suspension bridge at the very top. I took this photograph from about 5 miles southwest of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. I hope that this fine art landscape and inspirational photography image sparks a sense of awe and wonder at the absolute beauty of God's creation in it's full autumn colors. May God bless you through this photograph.

Autumn Parkway - Inspirational Photography & Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

This inspirational photography image was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway about two miles southwest of Deep Gap, North Carolina. This fine art landscape speaks to me about the beauty of God's creation and how He uses fog to paint an impressionistic masterpiece. I love being in fog up in the mountains when you can't tell if you're in the clouds or just in fog. I hope this autumn photograph inspires you to go for a long walk in the fog and to enjoy the fresh outdoor fall air and brilliant colors.

Autumn Solitude - Inspirational Photography and Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

"Solitude is good for the soul."

WINNING PHOTOGRAPH of the month for the Blue Ridge Photographic Society's photography contest on the theme of "Autumn."

This inspirational photography image of a kayak crossing Price Lake was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway about three miles southwest of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. I hope this fine art landscape inspires you to get out into nature and enjoy the solitude that awaits you. I just love the autumn with all of the brilliant colors, and there's no better time to get alone and enjoy the scenic and panoramic beauty. Taken by Josiah Friberg of Moravian Falls, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain - Inspirational Photography & Christian Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

This inspirational photography landscape of Grandfather Mountain was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway about 10 miles southwest of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. I was so blessed to be there with my family on the peak weekend of the spectacular autumn colors. I hope this Christian fine art photograph inspires you, as it does me, to enjoy the wonder and awe of God's awesome creation and His autumn artwork. Taken by Josiah Friberg of Moravian Falls, North Carolina. Your comments are appreciated as always.

Cascade Waterfall - Inspirational Photography & Christian Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

This inspirational photography & Christian fine art landscape image by Josiah Friberg was taken in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. My family and I found this Cascade Waterfall up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and we enjoyed the 1.2 mile loop hike. In Photoshop I cloned out a stone wall in the bottom right corner of the photograph.