Smoky Mountains

We drove to Smoky Mountains National Park last Thursday. Got back on Monday. We went with friends, and it turned out to be a very enjoyable trip. Just the kind of break Pam and I needed. We mostly hiked. Went up Chimney Tops Mountain. Saw bear (mother and cub) in the Cades Cove area. Saw 4 snakes on the day we hiked to Abrams Falls. I think they were of the nonpoisonous variety.

Here are some pictures where I was playing with shutter speed. Thanks to Brian for finding places I could use in lieu of tripod. Pic in the middle is that of Abrams Falls. I am pretty happy about that one, since it was a hand-held shot.






Comments

Wow! These are BEAUTIFUL!! The picture of the creek with the orange stone at the left is gracing my screen as its background :) Looking forward to seeing more such beautiful pics :)
Unknown said…
Wow! I haven't visited your blog for a while, thanks to your laziness earlier. :)
Your pictures are amazing. My Cannon is definitely under utilized.
Anonymous said…
did you retouch these photos ?? its so beautiful...wow !!