Category Archives: Smoky Mountains

Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by steve

It is a new year. A time when I  think about growing and changing. A time when I look back over the past year to see what progress I have made. Am I a better photographer?  A better business man? Am … Continue reading →

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Downed Dragon

Posted on November 22, 2011 by steve

This giant was originally a pine tree. In driving past, the angle and the light were just right to reveal this dragon hidden inside. One of the points I always emphasize in my photo classes is learning to see creatively. … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Evening

Posted on July 29, 2011 by steve

Last night was the end of the term for my classes. A new session begins next week. It has been a good time for 8 weeks with a lot of learning taking place. Typically, a class combines both class room … Continue reading →

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Fog Fantasy

Posted on June 16, 2011 by steve

After much work, the fog of construction dust has lifted and Photo Classes are now up & running here at the studio. It is a pleasure for me to be, once again, teaching from my own facility. Just the ability … Continue reading →

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Photography Education

Posted on May 29, 2011 by steve

Just as the water wheel keeps turning. We should always keep learning & growing. We can always learn something new to increase our abilities. Remember, classes in my studio begin June 8th, for Beginning and June 9th for the Advanced … Continue reading →

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Fall Along The Lane

Posted on March 4, 2011 by steve

I am missing the mountains so I will post this image from last fall.  Right now, it is raining and chilly.  When this was taken, it was a warm fall day with just enough overcast to take the edge off … Continue reading →

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Mountain Crafts

Posted on February 14, 2011 by steve

Closed until March….open only on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM…..if I had to stand out in the weather all day to sell my photographs, I would also be closed until March. Do not allow the exterior to fool … Continue reading →

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Circle Of Light

Posted on February 4, 2011 by steve

The Middle Prong Little River,  just before it flows into Laurel Creek,  has some interesting rock formations.  Which, when covered with a higher than normal flow of water, create this almost circular formation in the river.  A lot of snow … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over Winter Water

Posted on January 28, 2011 by steve

This is a favorite spot near Townsend, TN.  Most people just drive right over the bridge, never stopping to see what it really looks like from the other side. This day I caught it in the snow. The road was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Snow

Posted on January 25, 2011 by steve

A great many years ago, when churches like this were the norm, snowy Sunday mornings entailed a lot of work.  Get up, add wood to the stove, put on the coffee pot, clean up, get dressed, go to the barn … Continue reading →

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