Appalachian Exposures

Appalachian Exposures Appalachian Exposures is owned and operated by Spruce Pine, NC Photographer Halley Burleson. Peru. This has all been possible because of the photography.
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Biography

Born and raised in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains I have spent most of my life, hiking, kayaking and horseback riding in these beautiful blue hills. I have a passion for the great outdoors and it was from that I developed my passion for photography. In February of 2012 I had the opportunity to put this hobby to great use. I used my photography to raise money for my first mission

trip where I went to Arequipa. Since then I have been able to send donations to a feeding program for underprivileged children, Mitchell County Animal Shelter, and JAARS Inc. It is now my goal each year to pick one organization I truly believe in to donate to. This year it will be Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing in Asheville, NC. For more information please visit. http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/

Feeling truly grateful to have witnessed the Northern Lights right here in my Western North Carolina home.  Nature's ble...
05/11/2024

Feeling truly grateful to have witnessed the Northern Lights right here in my Western North Carolina home. Nature's blessings know no bounds!

Another glorious Mt.Mitchell sunrise.
12/09/2023

Another glorious Mt.Mitchell sunrise.

Captured the intense beauty and devastation of the Locust No. 2 wildfire last night.  This fire is burning adjacent to U...
12/01/2023

Captured the intense beauty and devastation of the Locust No. 2 wildfire last night. This fire is burning adjacent to U.S. 80 (Buck Creek) in McDowell County, NC. The first photo was taken at Laurel K**b Overlook on the BRP. The next photo was taken from Buck Creek.

I was trying to make my way to Mt.Mitchell this evening for some sunset photos in the snow.  Sadly, the rangers were clo...
10/17/2023

I was trying to make my way to Mt.Mitchell this evening for some sunset photos in the snow. Sadly, the rangers were closing the parkway due to ice. I did get this image of a snowbow on my way home. Hopefully the gate will be open tomorrow. 🤞

Salliegator giving spooky vibes on this Friday the 13th.  🐶🎃👻
10/13/2023

Salliegator giving spooky vibes on this Friday the 13th. 🐶🎃👻

Autumn Memories ♥️
10/11/2023

Autumn Memories ♥️

I spent the weekend in the Virginia Highlands enjoying the hues of Autumn with some furry friends.  If you haven't check...
10/10/2023

I spent the weekend in the Virginia Highlands enjoying the hues of Autumn with some furry friends. If you haven't checked out Grayson Highlands State Park, you should add it to your list!

Saturday evening the last sunset of summer painted the sky in a vibrant array of orange and pink, bidding farewell to th...
09/25/2023

Saturday evening the last sunset of summer painted the sky in a vibrant array of orange and pink, bidding farewell to the season with a breathtaking display of natures beauty. Happy Autumn, Y'all!

Golden hour at Mormon Row.
09/22/2023

Golden hour at Mormon Row.

Hey Y'all!  As you know I've always focused on capturing the beauty of the Appalachian's on this page, but I've realized...
09/19/2023

Hey Y'all! As you know I've always focused on capturing the beauty of the Appalachian's on this page, but I've realized that my passion for sharing God's creation extends far beyond the Blue Ridge. I have found so much inspiration in so many breathtaking locations it doesn't seem right not to share it all here. Don't worry, Appalachia is my home and first true love so there will be plenty of Blue Ridge Photos to come. Moving forward I would love to start sharing more of my travel adventures with all!

To start, here is a an absolutely stunning sunrise I witnessed last week in Grand Teton National Park. The morning light sure emphasizes the beauty of those rugged peaks. 

Tonight's sunset from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
09/03/2023

Tonight's sunset from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Today is a new day full of possibilities.  Get your mind right, be thankful, be positive, and start September inspired!
09/01/2023

Today is a new day full of possibilities. Get your mind right, be thankful, be positive, and start September inspired!

Mt.Mitchell Sunset is my favorite color.
08/21/2023

Mt.Mitchell Sunset is my favorite color.

I saw a bear cub in a tree on my hike today.  Then, Momma saw me!  She came down that tree fast!  She sent the baby up t...
08/20/2023

I saw a bear cub in a tree on my hike today. Then, Momma saw me! She came down that tree fast! She sent the baby up the tree and politely asked me to keep walking by chomping her teeth...I obliged.

You never know what you might find in the Blue Ridge Mountains!  This peacock showed up on the Blue Ridge Parkway just b...
06/15/2023

You never know what you might find in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

This peacock showed up on the Blue Ridge Parkway just below Mt.Mitchell two weeks ago. Somehow it managed to survive and traveled several miles along the BRP before being caught by a ranger, yesterday. This photo was taken shortly before the peacock was captured at the Green K**b Overlook and sent to its new home with a very kind lady named Stephanie.

Last nights sunset near Mt.Mitchell.
10/12/2021

Last nights sunset near Mt.Mitchell.

Brocken spectre, this morning on Grandfather Mountain.  What a lovely start to the day.  It's officially Autumn in the h...
10/09/2021

Brocken spectre, this morning on Grandfather Mountain. What a lovely start to the day. It's officially Autumn in the high country ☺

Enjoyed a beautiful weekend in South West Virgina.  Here is one of the magical sunsets I was fortunate enough to enjoy.
09/27/2021

Enjoyed a beautiful weekend in South West Virgina. Here is one of the magical sunsets I was fortunate enough to enjoy.

07/19/2021
“In a perfect world human beings would coexist harmoniously like a rainbow, a multitude of colors, each layer vibrant an...
06/07/2021

“In a perfect world human beings would coexist harmoniously like a rainbow, a multitude of colors, each layer vibrant and clear by itself, but in unison... boundless, breathtaking, celestial...” -

05/26/2021

I’m officially watching sunset in shorts! It’s summer time in the Blue Ridge y’all! Here’s a look at tonight’s sunset from Black Mountain Overlook on the BRP.

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