Judy Royal Glenn Photography
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1, NIV).
The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 2020.
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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
“My Hangry Face!”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
In February, I had the privilege to photograph my first Eastern screech-owl (Adult red morph).
He was a cute little fellow nestled in a tree. He didn’t appear to be hangry, but I like the face he gave me. I’ll pretend he was super hungry therefore, hangry.
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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
“A Winter Wonderland”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
A few weeks ago, I was waiting on a friend to meet me in Cades Cove, Tennessee. I photographed the first snow of 2020 the day before but knew the snow was going to stick around because of the low temps.
While I waited, I photographed the various steams in the Cove. It truly was a winter wonderland!
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee
“Divine Providence”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
If you have been following my work for some time, you know I have mentioned many times about the Lord’s intervention in my photography. He blesses my photography so much—even times when I least expect it. I pray and ask the Lord to show me or bring to me what He wants me to photograph.
My apartment overlooks a cove right next to the water’s edge. On this particular day, I was walking my dog in my apartment complex. For some reason, I looked up. There before me was an immature bald eagle in a dead tree.
Hurriedly, I picked up the dog; ran to my apartment and got my camera. I asked the Lord to please have him stay there until I got back.
I love when He answers even my simple prayers.
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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
“A Failed Pursuit”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
In the distance, a man was photographing a buck in Cades Cove. My friend wanted to photograph a buck because freshly fallen snow decorated the landscape. She stopped and headed down the trail, and I followed.
The buck left his scent on a tree then disappeared over the snowy embankment. We reached the top of the hill and peered over to find him.
He stood frozen at the bottom of the hill enthralled by a doe grazing in the distance. Step by step, he approached her. She showed no interest and continued to graze.
After while, she disappeared into the woods. Before I left, I glanced and saw the buck looking for her—it was a failed pursuit.
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“On His Own”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
I was excited to go to the Cades Cove this week because of the snow. My goal was to find a black bear in the snow—I was thrilled to find this yearling.
Before I got there, he ran up the tree because a buck scared him. He eventually came down and posed for the crowd.
He was ever present and constantly aware of his surroundings. He is on his own without mom’s protection. It is sad, but we all have to grow up sometime and be on our own.
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“Is it Safe?”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
This past summer, I enjoyed photographing a red fox. He was very cautious as he poked his head out of the shadows.
Yes, it’s safe little one—it’s just me.
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Location: Tennessee
“One Sip”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Being a hummingbird is hard work! They have to consume about half their body weight in in nectar and bugs a day. That equals feeding on 1,000 to 2,000 flowers daily to get the nectar they need. Unless of course, they are lucky enough to find a hummingbird feeder and can gulp away.
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Location: Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas
“One of Them”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
One of my favorite things to do is photograph the swans at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. They are so beautiful!
There is a particular place where I can usually find them. This day did not disappoint.
I usually start a distance away and slowly creep forward throughout the time I am there. They are comfortable with my presence and allow me to be in their world as though I am one of them.
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Location: Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
“Hues of the Season”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Many years ago, while at Berry College, a friend and I went to the Old Mill towards the back of their beautiful campus. It was my first time seeing the mill.
We found a frog in the pond. He was cooperating and being still while we photographed him.
Step by step, I moved around to get the beautiful autumn colors reflected in the pond. I had to be careful–one wrong step and my camera equipment or I could end up in the pond.
I am happy we found him!
Location: Berry College, Rome, Georgia
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“Raven’s New Hair Accessory”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
I love Raven! She is one of my favorite black bears in Cades Cove! She is a quiet, spirited bear and very calm.
Now she has a new hair accessory–a piece of pine straw!
Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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“A Hole”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
There are many quotes about autumn, trees, and the symbolism of dead leaves falling.
Leaves are beautiful in the autumn—watching their hues change into beautiful yellows, oranges, and reds is stunning. Even though there are holes in this beautiful autumn leaf, the hole is letting the sun shine through.
I’ve had plenty of dark days and nights, but I know the Lord is always with me. He is the light that is shining through.
All of us have a hole. We as humans feel that void and many fill it with worldly things. This void is our human spirit which was created for relationship with God. We can either chose to accept Him and let Him fill that space with the Holy Spirit or we can find things in the world to fill that void—usually in unhealthy ways.
“I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12
He is waiting for you to trust in Him and ask His Holy Spirit to feel the void you may be feeling. But, guess what? That is the easy part.
It’s as simple as ABC. A — Admit that you are a sinner. (Romans 3:23)
B — Believe that Jesus, God’s only son, was born and died on the cross for your sins. (Acts 16:31)
C — Confess and repent of your sins and ask Him to be Lord of your life. (1 John 1:9)
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Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
“Good Job!”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
A horse sprints gleefully in Cades Cove, Tennessee to meet his buddies at the end of the pasture.
If you follow my work, you know I love photographing the horses at Cades Cove after they finish their trail rides. The leaves were starting to turn, and I wanted to get some fall color in the background.
As they bounded towards the last hill, I could see their heads bobbing up and down. They glanced over and saw me–I commended them for their efforts. I said, “Good job” as they galloped past.
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“Raven”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
I went into the woods at Cades Cove, Tennessee hoping to find a particular bear. I meandered through the woods hoping to find her, the pot of gold. I hiked and hiked and hiked.
Signs of bears were everywhere–a fresh mound of scat, a cleared area beneath a tree, a large rock turned over, and fallen trees shredded to bits. I was encouraged and trudged along.
Three ravens squawked and squawked and kept going farther and farther into the woods. It was as if they were taunting me to go deeper.
I followed them thinking that maybe, just maybe, the Lord was using them to lead me to a bear. “Lord, are you leading me to the bears or are they just being birds?”
I asked the birds, “Where is she?” They just kept squawking.
One of the ravens was just above my right shoulder. If a raven could talk what he was saying was, “Up, up, up!” My legs were throbbing begging me not to go. I was exhausted but continued to follow their lead. Each time I pulled the phone up to record his sounds, he flew away. I wanted to prove what the ravens sounded like.
A very steep embankment was before me. I said, “I’ll go to the top of that hill, and if I don’t see any fresh scat I’m going to come back.”
As I got to the top of the hill there before me was a bear staring me in the face. He had been devouring the acorns on the forest floor and glanced up.
What a treat! I enjoyed watching him and of course taking his portrait.
Yes, I believe God can still use animals to speak. I named my bear Raven.
I got in my car and said, “I’ll listen to ravens now.” Not far down the road another raven squelched at the top of the tree, but I chose to ignore it.
Farther down the road, I saw a raven squawking in a thin line of trees and decided to stop. After exiting my car, I walked to the right of the area where I heard him. A few minutes later, a bear dashed out of those woods and crossed the road.
The Lord never ceases to amaze me!
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Location: Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“Don’t Stack Rocks”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Stacked rocks in rivers are pretty to see and photograph. But what people probably don’t know is there is a good reason why they shouldn’t stack rocks.
While photographing in Cades Cove, Tennessee, I saw I sign which addressed this matter. Rocks should not be stacked because aquatic species live under the rocks and use it as their home.
Citico Darters live and nest under rocks. These fish are federally endangered and are “currently restricted to a single river system in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.” (Quote from Tennessee Aquarium website.)
So instead of taking a pretty photo, save a species:)
FYI, I did not stack these rocks but did place a leaf on them.
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Location: Raven Cliff Falls, Cleveland, Georgia
“Gone are the Sunflowers”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Gone are the sunflowers that brightened the fields of summer—fall is here. Fall brings a new kind of beauty with its brilliant reds, oranges and yellows.
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Location: Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area, Knoxville, Tennessee
Autumn is finally here—I love the cool mornings and evenings. But I have some sadness. The monarchs will be leaving very shortly.
I have enjoyed their presence since raising them in the spring. My time will now be focused on other things.
It is their time to fly to Mexico—it had to come so they can survive. I look forward to your return!
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Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Very soon Monarchs will be having a fiesta in Mexico as they migrate there for the winter. I can only imagine the sight!
It has been a very long season for me raising God’s beautiful creatures since April. With their numbers in serious decline, all the long hours are totally worth it!
Their numbers have dropped as much as 90% in the last two decades in the U.S.
Would you help by growing milkweed in your yard or field and plant a butterfly garden to help them from going extinct? Milkweed is the only food the caterpillars eat.
I would love for my grandkids to see them one day!! Thank you!!
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Location: Athens, Georgia
