Wild Blackberry In North Carolina

Wild Blackberry (Rubus occidentalis), also called Blackberry, Blackcap, and Black Raspberry, has thorny stems and compound leaves, and produce fruits... more

by Morris Finkelstein

Title

Wild Blackberry In North Carolina

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

Description

Wild Blackberry (Rubus occidentalis), also called Blackberry, Blackcap, and Black Raspberry, has thorny stems and compound leaves, and produce fruits during the summer. This native perennial shrub, a member of the family Rosaceae, grows commonly in the mountains of North Carolina, often along roadsides, and in woodlands. The fruit is food for songbirds, mammals, and black bears.

These wild blackberries were photographed along the Blue Ridge Parkway (at the Cherry Cove overlook, milepost 415.7) in North Carolina with a Nikon Z9 camera body and a Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR zoom lens. Settings: 1/100 sec, f/8.0, ISO 400. The Blue Ridge Parkway is regarded as one of the most scenic roads in the United States. It was completed after many years in 1987 and runs for 469 miles through North Carolina and Virginia. This national parkway runs along the Blue Ridge Mountains chain, with frequent pull-offs and scenic overlooks.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
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The Road To Self Promotion, 8-31-2023
New FAA Uploads, 9-9-2023
The Art Network, 9-13-2023

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August 28th, 2023