Smoky Mountain Blues Wood Print

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The Smoky Mountains are so named because of the mist often hovering over the mountains, giving them a hazy appearance, This classic Smoky Mountains scene was viewed from an overlook along one of the many scenic drives through the park. It was a misty, somewhat rainy day which really helped accentuate the hazy appearance and blue coloring of the mountain ranges.

Nature has always played a significant role in my life. On walks with my dad when I was a child, I was taught to notice the world around me and appreciate the wonder of nature and all of God's creation. To this day, being out in nature is balm for my soul and necessary for my well-being. When I took up photography, I suddenly had a way to express my joy in nature by preserving the wonder I see, and then being able to share it with others. While I initially did nature and especially macro (close-up) photography, my interests have expanded into photography from travels, scenes of local interest, historic buildings, and basically any interesting image I happen to come across! Since I have taken up photography, my enjoyment of the...