"Bald Eagle on South Holston"

A Bald Eagle takes flight on South Holston River just below the dam in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Stick Serpent @ Bass Lake"

Here is the "Loch Bass Monster" spotted at Bass Lake in Moses H. Cone Memorial Park near Blowing Rock, N.C.

"Hoot Owl"

Found this little Barred "Hoot" Owl in an aviary enclosure at Panther Creek State Park near Jefferson City, Tn. this weekend. He was found lying on the side of I-40 near Crossville, Tn. and after rehabilitation it was determined to not release him back into the wild. He is blind in one or both eyes, plaque didn't specifically say. He is being used for educational purposes and looks well taken care of.

"Cherokee Dam"

Cherokee Dam near Jefferson City, Tn. Been to Cherokee Lake numerous times but this is my first time seeing the dam. Very nice all around, thank you TVA!

"Flyover"

Flyover at Bristol Motor Speedway at last night's Nascar All Star Race. In Bristol, Va./Tn.

"Sunset"

Sunset in Bristol, Va./Tn. this evening near Bristol Motor Speedway just before the Nascar All Star Race.

"Tiger Lily"

Captured this Tiger Lily along Fairhaven Rd. in the Alvarado area of Washington County, Va. this past weekend. Thanks to my wife Audrey for spotting this one for me!

"8 Pointer"

Here's an 8 point buck posing along side of the road just outside Gate City, Va.

"Cloudy"

Spotted this cloud while riding down Daniel Boone Hwy. in Scott County, Va.

"Carter Shields Cabin"

Carter Shields Cabin in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Bear in Elkmont"

Black bear in Elkmont campground area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.