"The Tree - In Cades Cove"

In a field, across from the Dan Lawson place in Cades Cove, stands "The Tree". Probably the most photographed tree in Cades Cove. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 12, 2014.

"In the Neighborhood"

Pansies strikin' a pose in a flower bed at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Bristol, Va.

"Evening Sky in Upper East Tennessee"

God has painted another beautiful end to a wonderful day here in Sullivan County, Tn. near Kingsport! Straight from the card .....  f/16; 1/350 sec; 800-iso; 250 mm.

 

St. Anne's Catholic Church in Bristol, Va.

"Barn on Hwy. 11W"

Just an old barn on Kingsport Hwy. (US Hwy. 11W). Photographed by many local photographers in the area. In Sullivan County, Tn.

"Tulip at St. Anne's"

A tulip standing proud in one of the many flower beds on the grounds of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Bristol, Va.

"Gum Swamp in Cades Cove"

This is the Gum swamp in Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Lots of folks drive right by and never even know it's here. Once the trees leaf out you can hardly see it from the road.

"Southern 630 @ Bulls Gap"

Southern 630 Steamer eases into Bulls Gap, Tn. on an excursion from Bristol, Va./Tn. on April 6, 2014!

"On Parrot Mountain"

Two of the many parrots you will find residing on this mountain top resort for ..... Parrots .....! At Parrot Mountain in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

"Chatterbox"

Don't know what this little man's problem was, but he was just sittin' there fussin' up a storm. However, he didn't seem to mind me sitting there in my Jeep takin' pics of him! Along the side of Big Springs Rd. on South Holston River near Hickory Tree, Tn.

"Thru My Eyes Only"

Only one day ever ended this way!

And for this we should all give thanks .....

Hope everyone had a great Easter Sunday!

(For the record, the sunset is real, the Crucifixion is real, and the rest is "Thru My Eyes Only")

"East Tennessee Sunset"

God is the artist, I'm just the photographer! I was blessed to be in the right spot at the right time. Straight from the camera, only processing here is the logo! This evening in Kingsport, Tn.

"Good Friday"

"It is finished."

"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit".

"Southern 630 Steamer"

The "Southern 630 Steamer" pulls up to the platform at Union Station in Bristol, Va. to take on passengers for a day trip to Radford, Va. and back on April 5, 2014.

"Cantilever Barn"

A cantilever barn at the Tipton Place in Cades Cove in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Cades Cove - Thru My Eyes"

A beautiful Saturday afternoon in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. My picture, my wife's idea!

"Blacksmith Shop"

James McCaulley set up this blacksmith shop next to the Tipton Place when he first arrived in Cades Cove in the 1870's.

"Island View School"

An old school sitting in a cow pasture in Sevier County, Tn. No idea of the history here but after a little Google research it seems it was called "Island View"! Nice way to top off an already great weekend! Went to Spring Rod Run in Pigeon Forge and never made it! 'Splain that one Luke!'

"Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church"

Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Old Sevier County School"

An old school house in the Kodak area of Sevier County, Tn. spotted by my wife today as we were heading into Gatlinburg for the weekend. We were told it was built in 1900 by the lady living in the house in the background. She said we were welcome to take pictures and could even go inside if we wanted. We did! Very cool and well kept building. Still has a rope coming through the ceiling hanging almost to the floor to ring the bell. Can't believe the number of trips I've made to the Smokies in my life, driving right by this landmark most of those times and never seeing it before today.

"Thru My Eyes - On Whitetop Mtn."

My view, from Whitetop Mtn. at the juncture of Grayson, Smyth and Washington Counties in Southwest Va.!

"Lookin' Down the Line"

Looking down the line waiting on the Southern 630 Steamer in Rural Retreat, Va. this past Saturday. Had a great time chasing this "Iron Horse" for two days this past weekend. Time to move on! Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run coming up this weekend! Checking in Friday!

"21st Century Steam - TVRM"

This one needs no explanation! Southern 630 Steamer in Bristol, Va./Tn.

"Steamin' Thru Jonesborough, Tn."

"Southern 630" steamin' thru Jonesborough, Tn. on her way to Bulls Gap from Bristol, Va./Tn.

"Southern 630 Crossing the Holston"

Southern 630 Steamer crossing South Holston River (Boone Lake) in Bluff City, Tn. this morning on its way to Bull's Gap, Tn.

"Southern 630 Radford Bound"

Southern 630 Steamer letting off steam as she prepares for the days excursion to Radford, Va. and back! At Union Station in Bristol, Va.

"Southern 630 Steamer"

Southern 630 Steamer rolls into Bristol this evening putting an end to all rumors of her being a no show for this weekends 2 steam excursions. Hats off to Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for the great job they do to make these events possible. At Union Station in Bristol, Va./Tn.

"Whitetop Laurel River"

Whitetop Laurel River running through downtown Damascus, Va. Went to hang out with some photographer friends in the area for a meet up this weekend! They were out exploring the area I suppose, so the wife and I just hung out around the firepit and enjoyed the moment.

"Southern 630 Steamer"

Southern 630 Steamer getting ready to embark on a day long excursion from Bristol to Radford, Va. and back. March 2013. Hope to see a repeat performance coming up this Saturday! In Bristol, Va.

"South Holston Weir Dams"

Weir Dams just below South Holston Dam in Sullivan County, Tn. No processing except for the logo. An iPhone moment!

"Giving It Up!"

An old house slowly being reclaimed by nature on Centenary Rd. in Sullivan County, Tn.