I too have been up the Blue Ridge thru to the Sky Line Drive if your looking for mountain vistas non better, If you want the closeness to nature the cove has a lot to offer.
According to the info that came with my camera. Large apertures ( low F numbers) reduces depth of field blurring objects in front of and behind the main subject. Small apertures ( high F numbers) increases depth of field, bringing out details in background and the foreground. Short depths of field are generally used for Portraits to blur background details. While Long depths of field in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and the background into focus. Hope this helps.
I love it when history and nature come together. Please feel free to add your own pics to this Topic.
Harpers Ferry
C & O Canal Harpers Ferry
The Oliver House in the Cove 2009
I have always been told to shoot portraits at around 85. I don't shoot people. Unless there family.
I have been to the cove many times one of my favorite places if you are looking for some view within the cove. Rich Mountain Road is probably the best looking down on the old Methodist Church it is one way however.
New Foundland Gap 2009
Abrams Falls 2009
The Oliver House in the Cove 2009
Thanks for replys. Were sraying in Townsend at Mountaineer Campground. I had forgotten about Laurel . Thought also about New Foundland Gap, and Clingmans dome if the clouds arent too low.
I think most HDR are over done but your look great
Theses are beautiful shots hope to take my own in April after i retire
Ive been an photography for about 20 years. Yesterday was first time here. I work for Walmart and will be retiring in April. Ive competed in several local photo contest. Hope we can learn from each other. I like nature and landscape photography but not people.
Reflection
Seagull Reflection
Purple Orchid
Harper's Ferry Church ruins
Were headed there in Oct. Cades Cove and either Grotto falls or Abram's falls. Would appricate knowing your favorites.
I have a Nikon D3000 w/ a 18-55 its great for both the land scape and the occasional macro of that flower blossume