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Mar 3, 2016 17:19:10   #
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Cades Cove
Gary F. wrote:
Lived in Knoxville in the early '80's and went to the Smokies and Cades Cove most every weekend. There is hardly any place in the whole area that doesn't present some great photo opportunities. My advice is to take your time and stop often!


Thanks Gary...great advice!
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Mar 3, 2016 17:16:53   #
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rfreudenheim wrote:
I shot at Cades Cove during a mist/slight rain one afternoon and it was the most beautiful soft light you could possibly imagine. So - if you are there and it is raining - don't despair - there are some lovely images to capture.


Great reminder...rain seems likely in this area that time of year. Thanks!
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Mar 3, 2016 17:15:47   #
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Cades Cove
jpintn wrote:
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm


Looks like I will miss this...but it looks really cool!
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Mar 3, 2016 17:12:55   #
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MTG44 wrote:
When in Cades Cove take the road that cuts through the cove and wait awhile and you will probably see some bear. Also if you have time go to the Cataloochee entrance off 40east exit 20 in Maggie Valley. You will lots of elk and the overlook on the road in is probably one of the best in the smokies. Foothills Parkway to Chilowee Lake and then up 129 to the Calderwood lake overlook is a short ride from Townsend.


Many thanks for the tips on wildlife! I am thinking of renting a prime. I have the Tamron 150-600 on crop sensor. The wildlife from my Yellowstone shoot a week ago are a bit soft...my how picky I have become...
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Mar 2, 2016 21:00:26   #
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James56 wrote:
Yes, southeast and eastern Tennessee is full of photogenic places. Your traveling to a very pretty area of the U.S. Carthage is the boyhood home of Vice President Al Gore. They still have his election HQ downtown like it never closed and a few other stores that seem frozen in time. However, Carthage is a poor community so things are a bit runned down. We drove there just for kicks to have a picnic at scenic overlook of Cordell Hull Dam and reservoir. Other than that...not much around Carthage but lots of odd hill formations. Next big city east is Cookeville and they have a beautifully restored Steam Locomotive and Train station in their downtown district. Hills and Mountain increase in height the more east you go till you reach the Smoky Mountain Park where they peak in size.
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Thanks for the over-view.. Looking forward to seeing this part of the country through my camera.
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Mar 2, 2016 20:55:31   #
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DWU2 wrote:
Yes - I attended the autumn session last year. Had a great time, and got some nice photos. I learned a lot, too.


Thanks Dan!
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Mar 2, 2016 20:09:23   #
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Cades Cove
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.
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Mar 2, 2016 19:55:05   #
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Cades Cove
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!
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Mar 2, 2016 19:51:49   #
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Cades Cove
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!
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Mar 2, 2016 19:31:10   #
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Cades Cove
travisdeland wrote:
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.
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Thanks Travis! Really appreciate your reply and the details!
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Mar 2, 2016 19:30:06   #
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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!
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Mar 2, 2016 14:11:21   #
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Cades Cove
jpintn wrote:
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.

Thanks so much for all the information and links to boot! I should be able to find my way to some nice opportunities.

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.
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Mar 2, 2016 14:09:55   #
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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.
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Mar 2, 2016 09:35:47   #
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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 landscape opportunities. The pics I found posted were just beautiful! Thanks!
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Jan 22, 2016 09:26:03   #
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Ugly, Cheap, Nikon, SHARP!!!! $50 budget lens
SteveR wrote:
I have a 35-80mm that came with my Nikon 6006. It also is a great lens on my D7000, but not so much on my D800.


I'm looking for a mid range zoom for my still in the shipping box D810.. the light weight appeals as well. Was it the 36 megapixels that tanked this lens on your D800?
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