Tag: explore
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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!
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Moon over Mountains
Digital artwork featuring the mountainous landscape of an alien world with a moon glowing during daylight hours. Don’t forget your hiking boots and sunglasses! You can visit these shops for great gift and apparel items… Redbubble Society 6 ArtPal Pixels
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Return To Lost Creek Falls
Welcome to Lost Creek State Natural Area, located on the Cumberland Plateau near Sparta, Tennessee. Lost Creek Falls are picturesque, and also have an interesting story. Water first flows out of a few small mountainside caves, cascading downhill until dropping 50-feet as a waterfall. Splashing into the plunge pool, below, water then disappears underground into […]
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Moss and Water
Hiking to the base of Great Falls at the Rock Island State Park, located on the Cumberland Plateau in Spencer, Tennessee, it seemed as if I’d entered into a rainforest of moss and water. However, this is a gorge wall along the Caney Fork waterway. Every surface area on site is very slippery, but, with […]
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Cave Behind Waterfall
This cave is located at the Virgin Falls State Park, in Sparta, Tennessee, immediately behind Big Laurel Falls. As photographed, the water drains back into the cave and underground. If you’d be interested in a beautiful accent piece for a wall in your home, then do stop by my galleries to find something special → […]
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Shots from the Trail
You can see fine prints and other items available in the following galleries: Big Laurel Falls – Pixels, ArtPal Smoky Mountains Sunrise – Pixels, ArtPal Upper Lynn Camp Falls – Pixels, ArtPal
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Tail of the Dragon
Spanning a distance of 11 miles between Tennessee and North Carolina, this section of US-129 features 318 curves and is known as the Tail of the Dragon. It’s been called “America’s most exciting 11 miles“, a potentially dangerous drive requiring attentiveness to safety and a sense of caution. Unfortunately, many motorcycles and automobiles have crashed […]
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Shots from the Trail
This photograph was taken roadside in Robbinsville, North Carolina, along the Cheoah River, and features white water rapids. Prints and more are available in my galleries at Pixels and ArtPal. Despite low water levels in Big Laurel Creek, it was easy to locate some scenic areas among the boulders to photograph. Prints and more are […]
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Big Laurel Falls
I shot this photograph of Big Laurel Falls using my zoom lens from the other side of a large cave. Located in the Virgin Falls State Park, near Sparta, Tennessee, the waterfall stands 40-feet tall. You can enjoy fine prints and more when you visit any of the following galleries: Pixels Redbubble ArtPal Thanks for […]
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Forest Boulders and Creek
Located at the Virgin Falls State Park of Tennessee, this photograph features Big Laurel Creek with a low water level. See more: Pixels, ArtPal, Redbubble.
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Big Laurel Creek
Despite low water levels at Big Laurel Creek during my recent visit, and, given that the creek exhibits periodic subterranean detours through a network of caverns before reemerging, there were nevertheless a few areas where I observed deep pools of crystal-clear water…case in point. If you might be interested in a fine print, or other […]
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Big Laurel Falls
Yesterday, my alarm clock sounded at 3:30 a.m. and I headed to the kitchen to make coffee. After a few cups at my computer, I used the restroom and was on the road within the hour, headed to the Virgin Falls State Natural Area in White County, Tennessee. I wanted to visit Big Laurel Falls, […]
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Black and White Creek
Style: Photography Genre: Black and White Software: Affinity Photo Shops: Pixels, Society 6, ArtPal This black and white morning landscape photograph was taken while hiking downstream from Ozone Falls, on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. Prints available: framed, canvas, art, wood, acrylic, metal, poster, tapestry.
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Bonzai on Bee Rock
Though it’s growing through solid rock in the wild, seeing this small pine tree on the side of Bee Rock reminded me of a Bonzai tree. I took this photograph in Monterey, Tennessee, and you can see more – fine prints, etc. – when you visit the following galleries: Pixels ArtPal Redbubble Hope to see […]
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Bee Rock Overlook
Located 0.5 miles from I-40 in Monterey, Tennessee, the Bee Rock Overlook is a short hike to expansive scenic views of mountains and valleys on the Cumberland Plateau. A very broad capstone provides several areas to get comfortable, find shade and enjoy a peaceful setting. You can discover many fine prints featuring my photography in […]
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Time Portal
The future. The past. Take your pick, adjust the dial, lock into position and press the green button labeled “GO”. It’s that easy. Although, it should be noted that, while this technologically advanced portal through space and time can take you anywhere, you may never return to the present. Just thought I’d mention that. Have […]
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Off the Beaten Trail
Leaving the Laurel-Snow Trail to climb a hill and step into the forest, I stepped back in time 100 years. At that time and earlier, the Dayton Coal & Iron Company had a mining operation at this Dayton, Tennessee location, along Richland Creek. Now, when exploring off the beaten trail, hikers can observe structural vestiges […]
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Emory Gap Falls
Standing 20-feet tall in the Frozen Head State Park of Tennessee, Emory Gap Falls can be enjoyed on a 3 mile out and back hike. As with many other waterfalls, it’s best to visit the site following rain – especially during summer months. As seen here, the area also provides interesting geological features. You can […]
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Hiking Quote
Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action. John Muir
Phil Perkins · Photography 