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Tag: Smokies

  • Black and White Tower

    Black and white photograph of Look Rock Tower, in the Smoky Mountains.

    This black and white photograph features a concrete structure known as Look Rock Tower. Located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee along the new section of the Foothills Parkway, near Townsend, it serves as both a weather station for monitoring air quality, and as an observation platform. It’s also available on prints in my gallery, so stop by sometime and see what you can find.


  • Small Waterfall

    Photograph of a small waterfall in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    Photograph of a small hillside waterfall, with moss and scattered logs, located the Tremont section of the Smoky Mountains, in Tennessee. See prints available.


  • Little River

    Little River offers picturesque roadside scenery in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, featuring an ever-changing landscape. You, too, can enjoy this waterway – in your home or office – when you visit my galleries to select a print:


  • Waterfall

    Waterfall

    This 30-foot tall waterfall located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee is Spruce Flats Falls. You can see more when visiting my gallery, where many prints are available. So, check it out…

    Thanks for stopping by!


  • Cascades

    Whitewater cascades photographed on Little River, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    This midday photograph features cascades along Little River, located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. As direct sunlight was shielded by a mountain peak, I was able to capture this scene using a polarizer filter. Find prints here.


  • Shots From the Trail

    More specifically, shots from the trail to Spruce Flats Falls in the Smoky Mountains. It’s not a long hike, though the terrain is somewhat challenging with several changes in elevation. Nevertheless, the falls are beautiful so it’s definitely worth the effort! These photographs are available as prints in my gallery, so, if you’d like to decorate an empty wall in your home, office, business lobby, cafeteria or hospital setting, then do stop by and have a look around.


  • Mountain Wildflowers

    Prints available.

    These wildflower photographs were taken along the trail to Clingman’s Dome, located in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. A great accent piece for an empty wall in your home or at the office, print types include: framed, art, canvas, metal, poster, wood, acrylic and tapestry. And, framed prints may be customized.

    Hope to see you soon…


    Wild Mountain Honey, by Steve Miller Band (1976) – see lyrics here.


  • Riverside Scene

    Whitewater cascades photographed on Little River in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

    Dappled light of afternoon illuminates aspects of whitewater cascades along Little River, located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I shot this long exposure photograph as the sun moved behind a mountain ridgeline, using a polarizer lens filter.

    Prints, gifts and more can be found in the following galleries:

    Enjoy the great outdoors!


  • Look Rock Tower

    After a short 1/2 mile hike along a trail up the mountain, I could see Look Rock Tower through the bare trees of winter. Made of concrete, it has three long ramps to ascend and features panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains to the east, as well as the Cumberland Plateau, westward. Photographed here, a southerly view.

    If interested, you can find prints available in my gallery. Thanks for stopping by!


  • Foothills Vista

    Foothills Vista

    Layered view of the Smoky Mountains, as seen from the old section of the Foothills Parkway, near Townsend, Tennessee. Prints available here. Thanks!


  • Little River Rapids

    Little River Rapids

    Simple beauty of cascades in shallow water adorns this stretch of Little River, located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Prints available in my gallery.

    Print types include framed, canvas, art, wood, poster, metal, acrylic and tapestry. Framed prints may be customized to suite your wishes. Other items to see, also.

    Thanks for stopping by!


  • Mount LeConte

    Photograph of Mount LeConte in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    Prints available here. Photographed from the tallest mountain peak in Tennessee, Mount LeConte stands 6593 feet above sea level and offers hikers expansive views of a picturesque Smoky Mountains landscape.


  • Shots From the Trail

    These photographs from the Smoky Mountains and Cumberland Plateau are available on fine prints when you visit my gallery at Pixels. Images include the following…


  • Andrews Bald

    Photograph of Andrews Bald, the highest grassy meadow in the Smoky Mountains

    Located in North Carolina, Andrews Bald is the highest elevation grassy meadow in the Smoky Mountains. Seen here, a trail leads through the bush, with mountains layered in the distance. You can find prints and more in my galleries at Pixels and ArtPal.

    Thanks for stopping by!


  • The Sinks

    The Sinks

    This 15-foot tall waterfall known as The Sinks is located along Little River Gorge Road, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. With a small parking area and no signs, its often overlooked by drivers, despite having a scenic overlook viewing area. You can find fine prints for your home or work, in these galleries: