"East Tennessee Sunset"

Sunset over East Tennessee. Looking down river from top of South Holston Dam in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Cascade In The Cove"

One of my favorite stops on the way in to Cades Cove. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Sunset On South Holston"

Sunset on South Holston River at Osceola Island in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Thistle Bloom"

A thistle bloom along side a trail at Seven Islands Refuge near Kodak, Tn.

"Roaring Fork Lizard"

Found this little critter sunning on a rock at the Ephraim Bales cabin on Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Oconaluftee Elk"

A 12 point bull elk grazing in a field at Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Cherokee, N.C.

"The Tree"

The oh so photographed "tree" in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

"Fountain On The Island"

Hanging out at the Island after dinner at Margaritaville! In Pigeon Forge, Tn.

"Old Mill Race"

An old mill race at the Alfred Reagan tub mill on Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Blooming Mimosa"

A blooming Mimosa tree using the clear blue sky as a backdrop at Rooster Front Park in Bristol, Tn.

"South Holston River"

Looking across South Holston River at Osceola Island in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Just After Sunset"

This evenings sky, looking out over Upper East Tennessee from the top of South Holston Dam!

"Eastman Fireworks @ Kingsport Fun Fest!"

Some of the fireworks tonight at the closing of Kingsport Fun Fest!

"Davis Winery"

A field of grapevines at Davis Winery in Smyth County, Va.

"South Holston Weir Dam"

Looking up river from the Weir Dams at Osceola Island just below South Holston Dam in Sullivan County, Tn.

"No One's Home"

I found this spider web today as my wife and I were taking a stroll down a path to Steele Creek Lake at Rooster Front Park in Bristol, Tn.

"Super Moon on Holston Mtn."

Super Moon rising above Holston Mountain as seen from Henson Rd. in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Fishin' In The Fog"

A fisherman standing in the fog shrouded South Holston river just below the Weir Dams at Osceola Island in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Bays Mountain Park"

Looking across the lake at Bays Mountain Park near Kingsport, Tn.

"Tonight's Super Moon"

Here's a shot of tonights "Super Moon" shining over South Holston Lake from the top of South Holston Dam in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Super Moon Eve"

The near full Super Moon shining down on the neighborhood at my sister's house near South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Coon In A Tree"

A coon in a tree taken one year ago today at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tn.

"Meigs Falls"

Meigs Falls on Little River Rd. in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Coca-Cola Mural"

A Coca-Cola mural painted on the side of a store in Burnsville, N.C.

"Erwin Presbyterian Church"

Erwin Presbyterian Church in Erwin, Tn.

"Elk River Falls"

Elk River Falls in Avery County, N.C. near Elk Park.

"Country Church"

An old country church in Russel County, Va. Could not determine if it was still in use or not. My guess is not because the parsonage seen in the background is definitely empty and there was no sign of a parking lot, but there was a sign up on the road above that still had services posted on it. Thanks to my wife, for spotting this little gem, making me turn around, and as an end result, share it with everyone here!

"Mountain Laurel"

Saw my first Mountain Laurel blooms for this year today along the trail hiking in to Elk River Falls near Elk Park, N.C.

"South Holston River"

 

The fog is rising on South Holston River at Osceola Island in Sullivan County, Tn. However, as seen here it is never to foggy for fishing. 

"Sunset on South Holston River"

Caught this reflecting sunset on South Holston River between the outlet of South Holston Dam and the weir dams at Osceola Island just a little ways down from the dam. In Sullivan County, Tn., near Bristol.