I have been reviewing photographs I took in the Smokies in October. I am attracted to lines moving through the scene. Many of these have water flowing through them. (More to come about this in an upcoming blog.) I love to try to get the blurs that make the water look almost creamy, but today another type of flowing line attracted my eye, the roads and trails of the Smokies
These roads led me to think about the Robert Frost poem, “The Road Lass Taken”. Well, I must admit that I have taken most the roads/paths included in this blog and many more. They have led me to some wonderful experiences and photographs.
These roads led me to think about the Robert Frost poem, “The Road Lass Taken”. Well, I must admit that I have taken most the roads/paths included in this blog and many more. They have led me to some wonderful experiences and photographs.
Forge Creek Road can be accessed from Cades Cove Loop. It meanders along a small creek and provides access to several trails including the one to Gregory’s Bald. It also serves as the link to Parson’s Branch Road, an amazing road traveled only by a few as it is rustic one-way road that ends at highway 29 in NC. This shot was taken in early morning and the sun was shining through the branches of the trees inviting me to follow this awesome winding road.
This photograph seems to match perfectly with Frost’s poem, “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…”This road is really Middle Prong Trail which is accessed at the end of the road that passes by Tremont. I love the trail sign with walking sticks leaning against it. To me it says, “Welcome, adventures lie ahead.”
No, your eyes are fine. I can’t resist playing while I’m out photographing. This is one of my many efforts at incorporating camera movement into the mix. I made this photograph on the unpaved section of the road that passes by Tremont. Does it look artistic, make you wonder what is around the bend or just make you dizzy?
Sometimes the best shot is at your back. I stopped at a pull-off on Roaring Gap Auto Tour Road to photograph a wide landscape of the mountain in the distance. When I turned around, I liked what I saw. What do you think?
This was taken on the Tremont Road not too far from the “artistic” one above. It makes me want move forward, as always, to see what is around the bend. Maybe now you understand why my email address is hikercheryl@gmail.com
By far the most popular road in the Smokies is Cades Cove Loop. It is an 11-mile loop that offers a variety of scenery including many rustic buildings and wildlife. There are many deer and turkeys and if you get lucky, you may see a bear. The loop gives access to many trails as well as two roads that allow you to exit the park and two lanes that are some of the most photographed roads in the park. Here is a link to my landscapes gallery page where you can see one of my Sparks Lane photographs. http://www.throughcherylseyesphotography.com/landscapes.html I have a few other Smokies photos within my gallery pages. I would love to hear what you think about any of my photographs. Your comments will encourage me to continue blogging.
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