Category Archives: Smoky Mountains

Happy New Year

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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