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Photo by John Livingston
This first place shot of Elk River Falls in Elk Park, N.C. was taken during an October trip to the area.
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Photo by Serge Skiba
Second place winning shot from the Blue Ridge Parkway at Cowee Overlook (MP 430.7) in North Carolina an hour before sunset for this photo.
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Photo by Warren Krupsaw
Third place shot is of Whitehall Road in Bluemont (formerly known as Snickersville) cloaked with fall leaves.
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Photo by Alyssa Peters
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Photo by Lynn Mintzer
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Photo by Jim Davidson
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Photo by Patsy Phillips
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Photo by Denise Romano
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Photo by Cindy Peters
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Photo by Alex Wolack
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Photo by Amber Morris
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Photo by Rhonda Nicholas
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Photo by John Hastings Sr.
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Photo by Daryl Crump
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Photo by Rick Spindler
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Photo by Bruce Davis
We asked our readers to submit their images of our beautiful region in autumn. And they certainly delivered! Stunning photographs of foliage, wildlife and mountain scenery made it tough for our staff to choose the winners. Thank you to all of our entrants and congratulations to our three winners. Enjoy the winning photos, as well as some honorable mentions we just had to share!