"Great Blue Heron"

 Great Blue Heron with Douglas Dam in the background. In Sevier County, Tn.

"Whistle Pig"

Found this groundhog hanging around in a cemetery in Bristol, Tn. back earlier this past summer.

"My New Friend"

 I made a new friend today. A donkey at David Crockett Birthplace State Park on the Nolichuckey River in Greene County, Tn.

"Riverbed"

 The water here is crystal clear and almost motionless. South Holston River flowing thru Hickory Tree in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Down on the River"

 Down along the river just below South Holston Dam on the back side of Osceola Island. In Sullivan County, Tn.

"Shroom @ Hungry Mother Park"

 Here's a little mushroom along side one of the roads coming down from the cabins at Hungry Mother Park in Marion, Va.

"Mill Springs Farm"

Here’s a few more shots from my Sunflower shoot at Mill Springs Farm.

"Shroom"

 Spotted this little mushroom in the woods at Mill Springs Farm near Jonesborough, Tn. this past weekend. Went to shoot sunflowers but it was so hot we took a little trail in the trees to cool off.

"Cades Cove"

 Looking across Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"Eagle on South Holston River"

Bald Eagle on South Holston River just below South Holston Dam in Sullivan County, Tn.

"Burke's Garden"

A farm scene from last weekend's drive to Burke's Garden in Tazewell County, Va.

"Taylor's Mill"

Taylor's Mill near Claypool Hill, Va.

"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.