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  • Cheoah River Dam

    Cheoah River Dam

    Here’s another photograph of the Cheoah River Dam, located in Robbinsville, North Carolina. It was constructed between 1916-1919, stands 225-feet tall, and, in 1993, was used as a filming location for the movie, The Fugitive (starring Harrison Ford). Today, it can be enjoyed on a variety of fine prints and other gift items, available in my galleries at Pixels & Redbubble. Thanks!

    Phil

    June 30, 2022
    Photography, Structures
    black and white, cascades, Cheoah Dam, Cheoah River, electricity, energy, environment, geology, history, industrial, monotone, Nature, North Carolina, Photography, progress, rapids, road trip, Robbinsville, rocky, scenic, structure, travel, vintage, white water
  • Distant Waterfall

    Here is another photograph of the scenic Conasauga Falls, located near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. With the water low, I was able to make my way downstream to capture this distant view. I was on site early in the morning, so there were no other people present during my visit. You can visit these galleries to see fine prints and more…

    • Pixels
    • Redbubble
    • ArtPal

    Phil

    June 30, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    adventure, ArtPal, Cherohala Skyway, Cherokee National Forest, Conasauga Falls, environment, explore, falls, Fine Art America, geology, gifts, hike, hiking, Hiwassee, home decor, Nature, outdoors, Photography, Pixels, prints, Redbubble, road trip, running water, Tellico Plains, Tennessee, trail, waterfalls
  • Conasauga Falls

    Conasauga Falls

    Conasauga Falls stand approx. 30-feet tall and is located near Tellico Plains, Tennessee, within the Cherokee National Forest. The park road is three miles long and unimproved. In fact, since my first visit in 2019, it has noticeably deteriorated. Without repair, it may soon be restricted to 4-wheel drive vehicles. The trail is generally well-groomed on a steady, downward slope, with the last section rather rocky. Because the water was low during my visit, I was able to explore some distance downstream and will upload more photographs in the days to come.

    You can discover a wide variety of fine prints and other products featuring my photography, when you visit these shops: Pixels, Society 6 and Redbubble.

    Thanks very much!

    Phil

    June 29, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    adventure, Cherohala Skyway, Cherokee National Forest, Conasauga Falls, environment, explore, falls, Fine Art America, framed prints, geology, gifts, hike, hiking, Hiwassee, home decor, Nature, outdoors, Photography, Pixels, prints, Redbubble, road trip, running water, Society 6, Tellico Plains, Tennessee, trail, waterfalls
  • Abstract Blue Metal

    Abstract Blue Metal

    Discover many cool products available featuring my abstract, chaotic digital artwork in hues of blue, when you visit my shops at Society 6, Redbubble and Pixels. Thanks for stopping by!

    Phil

    June 29, 2022
    Abstract, Structures
    Abstract, apparel, blue, chaos, chaotic, cluster, conglomeration, contemporary, digital art, gifts, Graphic Design, home decor, organic, Pixels, posters, prints, Redbubble, reflection, Society 6, structure, Surreal, three dimensional, unique gifts, wall art
  • Tree in River

    Tree in River

    This photograph features an interesting fallen tree along Middle Prong Little River, located in the Smoky Mountains. It would look wonderful in a frame as an accent piece for an empty wall in your home or office, and also makes a great gift-giving idea! To see several options available, please visit the following galleries:

    • Pixels
    • Redbubble
    • ArtPal

    Phil

    June 28, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    beauty, brook, cascades, creek, environment, forest, green, landscape, leaves, Middle Prong Little River, moss, mountain, Nature, Photography, rapids, river, rocky, scenic, Smokies, Smoky Mountains, stream, Tennessee, trees, Tremont, white water
  • Mysterious Structure at Sea

    Digital art featuring a mysterious metallic structure at sea – whereabouts unknown – with glowing green orb, mostly still waters and a clouded sky. You can discover many great gift & apparel items in the following galleries:

    • Redbubble
    • Pixels
    • ArtPal
    • Society 6

    Phil

    June 27, 2022
    Structures, Surreal
    architecture, ArtPal, building, digital art, fantasy landscape, Fine Art America, gifts, glowing, green, home decor, landscape, mysterious, mystery, ocean, orb, Pixels, platform, posters, prints, Redbubble, sci fi, science fiction, sea, seascape, Society 6, structure, Surreal, tower, wall art
  • Music and Design

    Music and Design

    Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

    • Saturday in the Park – by Chicago / 1972
    • Isn’t She Lovely – by Stevie Wonder / 1976
    • Ventura Highway – by America / 1972

    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

    Phil

    June 27, 2022
    Miscellaneous, Music
    acoustics, America, art, Chicago, driving, Graphic Design, harmony, highway, landscape, listening, Motown, Music, Photography, retro, rhythm, road, Saturday in the Park, songs, Stevie Wonder, unsplash.com, Ventura Highway, vintage
  • Miscellaneous Shots

    Luftee Overlook. Tennessee Amphitheater. Lynn Camp Prong. You can enjoy these photographs – and many more – when you visit my gallery at Pixels.

    Phil

    June 27, 2022
    Nature, Photography, Structures
    amphitheater, beauty, black and white, building, Clingmans Dome, Fine Art America, hike, hiking, home decor, Knoxville, Luftee Overlook, Lynn Camp Prong, monotone, mountains, Nature, North Carolina, Photography, Pixels, prints, road trip, scenic, Smokies, Smoky Mountains, structure, Tennessee, theater, travel, Tremont, vintage, vista
  • Spruce Flats Falls

    After sitting a spell to enjoy a peaceful setting at the base of Spruce Flats Falls, I decided to hike downstream to see what I could find. During summer months, the water is generally lower than otherwise, allowing one to more easily traverse the rock-lined waterway of Spruce Flats Branch. Nevertheless, there are several areas which remain difficult to safely navigate, and it’s important to be mindful of potential hazards.

    Of course, damp rocks are slippery, as is moss (which is everywhere), and each should be approached with caution. Worse yet, though, are rocks which appear dry yet have a thin, slippery film under a fine layer of dirt. Other rocks, some of significant size and weight, defy ones perception of stability, unexpectedly shifting underfoot, posing a risk of falling or injuring an ankle. The same holds true for downed timber. It’s important to always test whether or not a log can support ones weight, if that is the purpose applied for passage. Again, even the largest log can give way and pose real danger.

    At a few points, I had to climb up and out of the creek bed, making my way across steep and narrow surfaces, before descending again back to the water below. In such situations, trekking poles are critical and serve to provide needed support for both weight and balance. It’s also wise to be aware of surrounding handholds (hearty plants, small trees or exposed roots) on hillsides, should the need exist.

    The final stretch of this creekside adventure entailed descending a 15-foot rock face, strewn with logs and quite slippery in some areas. This waterfall is named Honey Cove Falls, and is visible from along a dirt road in Tremont, across Middle Prong Little River. Following consumption of water and a protein bar, I relaxed to enjoy the natural beauty of this area, thereafter pondering… what next? Do I retrace my steps up the mountain to Spruce Flats Falls, expending a great deal of time and energy in so doing, such that I may then hike out along the trail from which I entered the forest? Or, given a seasonal deficiency of water, is it possible to safely wade across Middle Prong Little River, in order to follow the road back to my parked vehicle?

    I opted for the latter, very cautiously wading through over 2-feet deep flowing water, across a river bed of very slippery stones. Even here, caution is critical to avoid injury, as ones feet can slip and become wedged between rocks.

    All told, I had a great hike and enjoyed many sights which are not often seen. Being mindful and with a deep respect of the danger inherent in nature, such hikes aren’t overly difficult. However, without deliberation, it can be very easy to have a bad day.

    I have many fine prints available in my gallery, and encourage guests to visit.

    Phil

    June 26, 2022
    Lessons From The Trail, Nature, Photography
    adventure, balance, beauty, Cades Cove, creek, environment, explore, falls, Fine Art America, forest, framed prints, geology, gifts, hike, hiking, home decor, Honey Cove Falls, Middle Prong, mindfulness, moss, mountain, Nature, outdoors, Peace, Photography, Pixels, prints, rocky, scenic, Smokies, Smoky Mountains, Spruce Flats Falls, Tennessee, trail, Tremont, waterfall
  • Chaotic Black and White Pattern

    Chaotic Black and White Pattern

    This chaotic, abstract repeating black and white digital pattern has been added to a multitude of interesting print, gift and apparel items, available in the following shops: Redbubble, Society 6 and Pixels. It looks great on a comforter, sling chair and bath mat, among other things. Thanks for visiting!

    Phil

    June 26, 2022
    Abstract, Patterns
    Abstract, apparel, black and white, chaos, chaotic, connections, contemporary, digital art, Fine Art America, gifts, home decor, layers, minimal, minimalism, monochrome, monotone, Pattern, Pixels, prints, Redbubble, repeating, shapes, shreds, Society 6, spinning, strips, tiled, twirls, wall art
  • Looking Glass Rock

    Looking Glass Rock

    As viewed from a scenic overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock is a pluton monolith in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. In the United Sates, there are 23 such geological structures, three of which can be found in this state. You can find many fine prints and more in my gallery – hope to see you soon!

    Phil

    June 25, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    adventure, Appalachian Mountains, black and white, Blue Ridge Parkway, environment, Fine Art America, gallery, home decor, landscape, Looking Glass Rock, monotone, mountains, Nature, North Carolina, Photography, Pisgah National Forest, Pixels, pluton monolith, prints, scenic overlook, sight seeing, tourism, travel, vista
  • On Sale Today

    Visit my shop at Society 6 to save money shopping for these great deals:

    • save 40% off Art Prints and Posters
    • save 30% off Wall Art, Home Decor and Outdoor & Lifestyle
    • save 20% off Everything Else

    And, you can visit my shop at Tee Public to save up to 35% off everything!

    L I M I T E D · T I M E · O F F E R S

    Phil

    June 25, 2022
    Promotion
    art, deals, discounts, home decor, limited time offers, on sale today, posters, print on demand, promotion, sale, save, savings, shop from home, Society 6, Tee Public
  • Little River Rapids

    This morning landscape photograph was taken along Little River, located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near Townsend. If you’d be interested in a print for your home, office, hospital, cafeteria or business lobby, you can visit any of the following galleries…

    • Pixels
    • Redbubble
    • ArtPal

    Thanks very much!

    Phil

    June 25, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    ArtPal, beauty, brook, cascades, creek, environment, Fine Art America, forest, gifts, green, home decor, landscape, leaves, Little River, moss, mountain, Nature, Photography, Pixels, prints, rapids, Redbubble, river, rocky, scenic, Smokies, Smoky Mountains, stream, Tennessee, trees, Tremont, white water
  • Falls in the Forest

    This is a side waterfall which I photographed while visiting the Lost Creek Falls State Natural Area, located in Sparta, Tennessee. You can see many fine prints in my gallery!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Phil

    June 24, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    adventure, beauty, cascades, creek, Cumberland Plateau, explore, falls, Fine Art America, framed prints, gifts, hike, hiking, home decor, Lost Creek Cave, Lost Creek Falls, Nature, Photography, Pixels, prints, Rylander Cascades, scenic, Sparta, state natural area, stream, Tennessee, trails, travel, waterfalls
  • Poem

    Poem

    Time is Precious

    Time is precious
    It’s of the essence
    It’s here, then gone
    From adolescence

    The time you have
    And the time you take
    The things you’ve done
    And the plans you make
    The sights you’ve seen
    Now a memory
    And what’s to come
    Yet a fantasy

    Time marches on
    Though nary a sound
    Hands on the wall
    Each day spin around

    Time is fleeting
    Take note and behold
    Lessons in life
    With age, growing old

    Make your time count
    To be a good friend
    Share happiness
    And love to the end

    © 2022 Phil Perkins

    You might also enjoy reading another poem I wrote about time, entitled “A Distant Time“. It was published on July 12, 2021.


    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

    Phil

    June 24, 2022
    Poetry & Writing
    Anticipation, appreciation, aspiration, aspire, attitude, calendar, change, cliches, creative writing, cycle, friends, friendship, future, happiness, history, life, living, love, meter, observation, outlook, passage, past, philosophy, poem, poet, poetry, positivity, present, reflection, rhyme, rhythm, stanza, time, unsplash.com, verses, writing
  • Silver Sphere

    Digital artwork of a three dimensional silver sphere, featuring reflections of an abstract barren landscape and atmosphere. You can visit the following shops to discover great gifts and apparel…

    • Redbubble
    • Society 6
    • Pixels
    • ArtPal
    • Tee Public

    Phil

    June 24, 2022
    Structures, Surreal
    Abstract, alien world, apparel, ArtPal, atmosphere, clouds, digital art, fantasy landscape, Fine Art America, geometric, gifts, landscape, other worlds, Pixels, prints, Redbubble, reflections, sky, Society 6, sphere, structure, sunset, surface area, Surreal, Tee Public, terrain, three dimensional, wall art
  • Spruce Flats Falls

    Standing 30-feet tall, Spruce Flats Falls can be enjoyed on a moderately difficult two mile out and back hike in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. And, you can enjoy this waterfall scenery in your home on a print, as well, when you visit any of the following galleries: Pixels, Society 6 and ArtPal.


    Here’s another view of the waterfall, photographed while standing on rocks in the middle of Spruce Flats Branch. The water-level was low during my visit, so I was able to fully explore downstream…more on that another time. You can find prints in my galleries at Pixels, ArtPal and Redbubble.


    This photograph was taken from the left side of the falls, closer to the plunge pool area. It’s somewhat obscured from within the foliage, yet a beautiful natural scene nonetheless. For prints, gifts and apparel, please visit these galleries: Pixels, Redbubble and ArtPal.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Phil

    June 23, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    beauty, Cades Cove, environment, falls, Fine Art America, forest, geology, gifts, hike, hiking, home decor, Nature, outdoors, Photography, Pixels, prints, scenic, Smokies, Smoky Mountains, Society 6, Spruce Flats Falls, Tennessee, trail, Tremont, waterfall
  • Poem in Response

    Poem in Response

    Having read “Muted Castle“, by talented poetess, dancer and dear friend Annabel – wherein she speaks to personal experiences of relocation, love and memories of her homeland – I was inspired to write this poem in response…

    Through wind and rain
    Your words retain
    A soothing sound of love

    Despite hardship
    This distant trip
    A godsend from above

    © 2022 Phil Perkins


    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

    Phil

    June 22, 2022
    Poetry & Writing
    Annabel, aspirations, beauty, castle, courage, creative writing, experience, faith, fortitude, friendship, growth, history, homeland, inspiration, inspire, love, memories, Muted Castle, nostalgia, poem, poet, poetry, recollection, relocation, The Modern Etiquette, unsplash.com, writing
  • Black and White Smoky Mountains

    Black and White Smoky Mountains

    This black and white photography highlights a morning perspective from the scenic Smoky Mountains, near Newfound Gap in Tennessee. If you’re looking to accent a wall in your home or workplace, then visit the following galleries to select the perfect print…

    • Pixels
    • ArtPal
    • Redbubble

    Phil

    June 22, 2022
    Nature, Photography
    adventure, ArtPal, beauty, black and white, Clingmans Dome, clouds, environment, Fine Art America, grassy meadow, hike, hiking, home decor, monotone, mountains, Nature, North Carolina, outdoors, Photography, Pixels, prints, Redbubble, scenic view, Smokies, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, tourism, trail, travel, trees, vista
  • Keep On Moving

    Keep On Moving

    This morning photograph was taken along Crooked Fork Creek near Wartburg, Tennessee, featuring the picturesque Lower Potter’s Falls. Many fine prints and more are available in the following galleries…

    • Pixels
    • Redbubble
    • ArtPal

    Song for Today

    Hot Fun in the Summertime – by Sly & The Family Stone / 1969

    Phil

    June 21, 2022
    Music, Nature, Photography
    adventure, apparel, ArtPal, Crooked Fork Creek, Cumberland Plateau, environment, falls, Fine Art America, geology, gifts, gorge, green, hike, hiking, Hot Fun In The Summertime, Music, Nature, Photography, Pixels, Potter's Falls, print on demand, prints, Redbubble, retro, Sly & The Family Stone, song, soul, summer, Summer Solstice, Tennessee, trees, Wartburg, water, waterfall
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