Eastern Tennessee in the Fall
Jul 22, 2015 14:51:41 #
My mind wanders and it along with the nose of the car have no idea where we are going or how to tell when we get there. I drive the back roads of Cocke County Tennessee. They are mostly gravel and the sound of the tires over that breaks the silence.
The trees march down the road lining the pathway to who knows where, certainly not I. Yet I am not lost I know this wandering way will lead to a paved two lane highway somewhere ahead, and I have a full tank of gas and two cameras with extra batteries for each. Funny how things seem to fall into place with little effort on my part. There is a quiet peace here, no hurrying and scurring about here. Life slows down as does this driver who has placed the term senior citizen in the rear view mirror.
The trees march down the road lining the pathway to who knows where, certainly not I. Yet I am not lost I know this wandering way will lead to a paved two lane highway somewhere ahead, and I have a full tank of gas and two cameras with extra batteries for each. Funny how things seem to fall into place with little effort on my part. There is a quiet peace here, no hurrying and scurring about here. Life slows down as does this driver who has placed the term senior citizen in the rear view mirror.
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Jul 22, 2015 18:49:39 #
These are absolutely beautiful!!! I could live here and takes pictures every day and never get bored. The fall is my favorite and I love this part of the country. Hope you have many more for us to enjoy.
Jul 22, 2015 19:32:46 #
Jul 22, 2015 23:30:50 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Tad, these are wonderful. Each one is a joy to behold!
Thank you so very much !!
Jul 22, 2015 23:31:29 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
These are absolutely beautiful!!! I could live here and takes pictures every day and never get bored. The fall is my favorite and I love this part of the country. Hope you have many more for us to enjoy.
Thank you Jean, I have soooo many !!
Jul 23, 2015 08:06:56 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
WOW Tad, excellent series, thanks for taking us along. The colors and composition are awesome. Jeff
Jul 23, 2015 08:26:57 #
JAL
Loc: Toledo Ohio
Y0u did really good my friend. Those photos make excited that i will be heading down to the Smoky Mountains this Friday, July 24th for about 10 days. Wonderful photos! :thumbup: :thumbup: :D
Jul 23, 2015 08:36:16 #
Jul 23, 2015 10:24:22 #
jpgto wrote:
WOW Tad, excellent series, thanks for taking us along. The colors and composition are awesome. Jeff
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate your comments !!
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Jul 23, 2015 14:26:25 #
Tad, your pictures are great. They brought memories to mind, the smell of rural land and fall leaves, the solitude of open spaces, and the secure feeling of being alone yet not lonely. In the quietness your pictures evoke, I have the ringing in my ears to keep me company...
Jul 23, 2015 14:30:10 #
Jul 23, 2015 15:26:29 #
JAL wrote:
Y0u did really good my friend. Those photos make excited that i will be heading down to the Smoky Mountains this Friday, July 24th for about 10 days. Wonderful photos! :thumbup: :thumbup: :D
Thanks Jack !! If you are coming down from north of the park, depending on how much time you have, you could pick up the Blue Ridge Parkway around New Market Va. and come on down to the GSMNP, it is a beautiful drive, slow but beautiful. Coming into the park in Cherokee after stopping at the visitor center coming south go into Mingus Mill and if you have kids they will enjoy how flour land corn meal is made
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