Here a few shots from my recent trip to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park via the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Near Asheville, NC, 9/12/11
These two shots were taken early (very early) in the morning from the Blue Ridge. It was gorgeous and a nice, cool break from a long Florida summer.
Near Asheville, NC, 9/12/11
This guy was just standing on the side of the road near the Smokemont Campground. Again, very early.
Smokemont, NC, GSMNP, 9/13/11
And this guy was well off the beaten path in Cades Cove.
Cades Cove, TN, GSMNP, 9/14/11
Finally, here’s a shot of Pearson’s Falls, just off of I-26 near Saluda, NC. After spending almost 9 hours behind the wheel, this walk was a short and enjoyable detour. Just what I needed at the time.
Saluda, NC, 9/11911
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October 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm
lovelyhorribles
Love the movement in the photograph of Pearson’s Falls. Thanks for sharing!
October 10, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Sue
the elk and the deer are so beautiful, I would love to be able to come as close as you did to elk there such an amazing beautiful creature.
October 11, 2011 at 11:44 am
minor catastrophes
Those first two images are like an exhale. I can see why you drive so far every year for the Smokies. I’m glad you take your camera along 🙂
October 12, 2011 at 9:53 am
Sis
Beautiful shots. I can almost hear the waterfalls.
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