Great Smoky Mountains National Park

In October 2024 I took a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with college buddy and fellow photographer Al Stephens.

After the short hike to this cabin, we saw this mom taking a picture of her three girls, and the sun lit up the girls’ faces.

John Oliver Cabin

Fall Color

On our first day in the park, we had almost no fall color; but by the third day . . .

Sunset From Clingman’s Dome

At over 6600 feet, Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in Tennessee. This is my take on the iconic sunset view from Clingman’s Dome. You can see how the Smoky Mountains got their name.

One of the many chances to shoot streams in the park.

Mountain Stream

Intentional Camera Movement, or ICM, is a technique where the camera is deliberately moved during the exposure to create interesting effects. The forests in the park created a great opportunity to practice the technique, and Al and I had fun trying it out.

Intentional Camera Movement