Cades Cove: I will be in Townsend TN 4-26 through 4-30 and wondered if any fellow Hogs could share some specific places in the area to capture Sunset/Sunrise, wildlife, wildflower and...

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

I will be in Townsend TN 4-26 through 4-30 and wondered if any fellow Hogs could share some specific places in the area to capture Sunset/Sunrise, wildlife, wildflower and landscape opportunities. The pics I found posted were just beautiful! Thanks!

travisdeland Loc: deland, FL

If you are staying locally(Tremont, etc), most of the staff in the area lodging is knowledgable about where to go for certain subjects. For wildlife, you'll probably be amazed at what you can shoot just from the loop road at Cades. For flowers, I'd try the trails at the end of Elkmont road-by the old Appalachian Club. Sunset shots-Clingman's Dome for sure-it'll be breezy(maybe windy), and cold, but the view is unbeatable-its about 30-45minute drive from Townsend. Bottom line, you just can't go wrong based out of Townsend.

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

In-lightened wrote:

I will be in Townsend TN 4-26 through 4-30 and wondered if any fellow Hogs could share some specific places in the area to capture Sunset/Sunrise, wildlife, wildflower and landscape opportunities. The pics I found posted were just beautiful! Thanks!

I live about 18 miles from Townsend. Cades Cove will present numerous photographic opportunities.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cadescove.htm

In addition, Little River Road from Townsend to Gatlinburg is beautiful. For sunsets or sunrises you may want to schedule a trip to Clingman's dome (the highest point in the GSMNP), but you will have to rise early to get there from Townsend by sunrise. Also great for sunrise shots is the Newfound Gap parking area.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/nfg.htm

A short hike from Little River Road to Laurel Falls will be worth your time.

Time permitting a drive on the Roaring Fork Motor Trail will be well worth your time.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/roaringfork.htm

Directions are readily available at the Sugarlands Visitor Center at the end of Little River Road in Gatlinburg.

wrk1234 Loc: Russellville, Arkansas

I am originally from that area and would try to get to Sparks Lane in Cades Cove right before sunrise. The rangers open up the cades cove loop road when it starts getting light so you can be in the cove when the sun rises. Sparks Lane is the first road cutting through the loop road about a mile form the loop road entrance into the cove. There is also a great viewing point of the cove about 3 1/2 to 4 miles in. Don't miss the grist mill at the Cable's Mill area half way through the loop.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

wrk1234 wrote:

I am originally from that area and would try to get to Sparks Lane in Cades Cove right before sunrise. The rangers open up the cades cove loop road when it starts getting light so you can be in the cove when the sun rises. Sparks Lane is the first road cutting through the loop road about a mile form the loop road entrance into the cove. There is also a great viewing point of the cove about 3 1/2 to 4 miles in. Don't miss the grist mill at the Cable's Mill area half way through the loop.

Wonderful! Thanks so much for the information.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

jpintn wrote:

I live about 18 miles from Townsend. Cades Cove w... (show quote)

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

travisdeland wrote:

If you are staying locally(Tremont, etc), most of ... (show quote)

Completely agree - stay at the Tremont if you can. They are the host site for the Great Smoky Mountain Photography summit, and Wilson Reynolds, the owner, is a noted outdoor photographer. Here's a link to his site: http://www.wilsonreynolds.com/

Around the Great Smoky Mountains Institute, http://www.gsmit.org/, on Tremont Road, there are some fantastic rapids and waterfalls.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

DWU2 wrote:

Completely agree - stay at the Tremont if you can. They are the host site for the Great Smoky Mountain Photography summit, and Wilson Reynolds, the owner, is a noted outdoor photographer. Here's a link to his site: http://www.wilsonreynolds.com/

Around the Great Smoky Mountains Institute, http://www.gsmit.org/, on Tremont Road, there are some fantastic rapids and waterfalls.

Thanks so much for the second vote for that area and the links. I was just thinking I needed to ask where to stay and you provided it!

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

travisdeland wrote:

If you are staying locally(Tremont, etc), most of ... (show quote)

Thanks Travis! Really appreciate your reply and the details!

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

DWU2 wrote:

Completely agree - stay at the Tremont if you can. They are the host site for the Great Smoky Mountain Photography summit, and Wilson Reynolds, the owner, is a noted outdoor photographer. Here's a link to his site: http://www.wilsonreynolds.com/

Around the Great Smoky Mountains Institute, http://www.gsmit.org/, on Tremont Road, there are some fantastic rapids and waterfalls.

My friend Travis informed me that Wilson Reynolds passed away in January, but that he's established a trust that should continue the Photography Summits. Wilson was a great guy and will be missed by many.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

DWU2 wrote:

My friend Travis informed me that Wilson Reynolds passed away in January, but that he's established a trust that should continue the Photography Summits. Wilson was a great guy and will be missed by many.

I am sorry to hear of Wilson's passing. Would you recommend the Great Smokey Mountain at Tremont's Spring Photography Workshop? It looks like it still has space but is large with 8 to 1 ratio.
Thanks for your help and suggestions!

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

The Smokies are a beautiful place. Below are some links for e-magazines that'll have you slobbering all over yourself because of the great opportunities. These are published by the Great Smoky Mountain Journal of Photography in Townsend TN. I don't see any 2016 editions listed, but not to worry...things don't change much in the mountains.
Enjoy...

http://www.dropbox.com/sh/yame4bo4rr7xzlv/AAB7ySgdR6b7TkBI9uOzkFHma?dl=0

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

James56 wrote:

The Smokies are a beautiful place. Below are some links for e-magazines that'll have you slobbering all over yourself because of the great opportunities. These are published by the Great Smoky Mountain Journal of Photography in Townsend TN. I don't see any 2016 editions listed, but not to worry...things don't change much in the mountains.
Enjoy...

http://www.dropbox.com/sh/yame4bo4rr7xzlv/AAB7ySgdR6b7TkBI9uOzkFHma?dl=0

Beautiful...The drooling has already begun.....
I'll slobber some more and just keep wiping.
Thanks!

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

In-lightened wrote:

Beautiful...The drooling has already begun.....
I'll slobber some more and just keep wiping.
Thanks!

I know...I'm sitting here slobbery away myself. The photography is absolutely gorgeous. I'm glad to have helped and hope your visit is a blast. BTW my oldest daughter currently lives in KCMO and I love visiting KC.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

James56 wrote:

I know...I'm sitting here slobbery away myself. The photography is absolutely gorgeous. I'm glad to have helped and hope your visit is a blast. BTW my oldest daughter currently lives in KCMO and I love visiting KC.

We've lived in Overland Park for 20 years and I like it more all the time. Is there anything Southeast and East of Nashville along with Carthage for photography? Also will be around London, KY, and then Raleigh plus Yanceyville, NC....whew.... I'm the photog, hubby is the genealogist hence the other cities/areas.