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Salt River Wild Horses

Magnificent shots!

Jun 9, 2016 09:38:13 #

Arctic Polar Bear having breakfast

Looking forward to more! Did you travel with a group?

Mar 27, 2016 11:43:36 #

Head Recommendations for Monopod?

imagemeister wrote:

Your subject matter will, to a certain extent, determine an appropriate head system. If you are doing nature/wildlife, SPEED and ergonomics will be a large consideration.

I really like your bodypod rig. Don't want to highjack the thread...but would like to know what components you used. Would PM be best? Thanks!

Mar 7, 2016 09:31:34 #

Pronghorn

Very nicely done. Appreciate the information too. I had a chance to capture some of these on trip to Yellowstone in February. They are truly beautiful.

Mar 4, 2016 19:28:20 #

Lake Shawnee, Topeka Kansas Eagles Nesting Update

Wow...that's really great. Thanks for sharing about this. I live in the Kansas City area and its' good to hear they are staying around.

Mar 4, 2016 19:11:20 #

Gary F. wrote:

By the way, Gatlinburg is a neat place to visit and there are photo ops as well, even though many consider it a tourist trap.
Just north of the park is Sieverville with Dollywood. I consider Dollywood one of the best theme parks in the southeast, including those in Orlando. Great place for rides, entertainment, and good food, and not nearly as crowded as the Orlando parks.

I would agree about Dollywood...but for this trip, I m sticking to nature mostly. We'll look around Nashville I suspect then I'm headed for the hills. The other stops are for library/courthouse research...I will be doing post process work in LR. All good!

Mar 4, 2016 19:08:59 #

GENorkus wrote:

Best to walk around when possible, much bether for phot ops too. The main drag is just that, a real drag! "Hurry up and wait." If you know what I mean?

It's looking that way to me too. As photogs we keep different hours so I'm planning to work that to my advantage both for traffic and restaurants. I like to hike too...so that will help.

Mar 4, 2016 11:53:37 #

Willingz wrote:

I have to thank you for starting this thread -- I ... (show quote)

This is what makes forums great! That summit is looking more attractive by the minute. Best to you and your friend for fun, learning and great photography!

Mar 4, 2016 08:46:49 #

manofhg wrote:

While I would certainly bring and expect to use a zoom, around the Cove, there are many times that you can get very close to some of the wildlife, especially the deer. I actually had a fawn come up to me once, but that was certainly abnormal and not a good thing for an animal to do, to lose its natural fear of man.

About every time I have gone around the loop whether it is riding a bike, in a car or walking it, I have always seen deer and some very close.

Thanks for helping me set some realistic expectations...I think my I gave up shutter speed instead of ISO and that maybe part of my problem. Thanks also for the detail on the road Gary...navigator, I am not.

Mar 3, 2016 19:23:33 #

travisdeland wrote:

the Tremont is a great place to stay. It is also the site of a spring wildflower photo workshop in early April, as well as the Great Smokey Mtns Photo Summit, at the end of October. If you book there, you'll probably deal with Glen Reagen-explain to him you will be there to photograph, and ask him to get some location notes from the wildflower workshop instructors-he'll most likely be more than happy to help.

Perfect and thanks again Travis!

Mar 3, 2016 17:36:28 #

jpintn wrote:

All correct, but from the "Y" in Townsend it is only a little over 7 miles to the Cades Cove entrance. The "Y" is where state rt 73 in townsend intersects with Little River Road and Laurel Creek Road. Laurel Creek Road leads to Caves Cove. :) :)

So much to see...so little time with 5 days in the Townsend area... I thought I might checkout the Tremont. Would you recommend a different location to lodge at for traffic and ease of access to less traveled areas? Or?

Mar 3, 2016 17:33:16 #

manofhg wrote:

Tennessee has some of the greatest state parks not... (show quote)

Thanks for all the suggestions! With all the traffic, is there a better place to stay? Or go for Pics? I don't have any reservations yet...just trying to get an idea of what all there is and where I want to go...it seems a bit over-whelming.

Mar 3, 2016 17:29:16 #

tgshoe wrote:

Hi, I am new on the forum. I have been reading the... (show quote)

Thanks for the suggestions...the hike sounds good but the knees don't like steep downward motion...Clingmans Dome has come up so guessing it is not to miss.

Mar 3, 2016 17:24:23 #

jpintn wrote:

Time permitting, Fall Creek Falls State Park. Numerous waterfalls. You might even want to check into the lodge for an overnight there. This is a magnificent state park. The red marker is where the park is located.

Love waterfalls! Would it be less crowded?

Mar 3, 2016 17:22:02 #

Add wrote:

Try the one way dirt road that goes off to the right near one of the churches about half way in. Interesting trip,little traffic,nice views,chance of wildlife. Also,if you have 4WD,try the other one that takes of near the far end of Cades Cove. 4WD realy neaded.Stop and look at some of the water crossings. Note,Cades Cove is a real pain with traffic most of the time!

Really appreciate the specifics... but, half way in on what road? I thought traffic might be a challenge. Any other off the beaten track suggestions really welcomed! I don't have a 4WD... :x