“The Three Little Bears”

“The Three Little Bears”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

This is the story of the three little bears. One warm August afternoon, there was quite a commotion in Cades Cove, Tennessee—tons of people were looking for something.

A mama bear and her three cubs were spotted earlier cooling off in a stream. After a hot minute, one by one, the baby bears appeared out of the dark woods. They were curious about their audience.

Then, one by one, they crossed the stream and disappeared again into the thick brush.

The End

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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

In Tow

 

“In Tow”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I thoroughly enjoyed my encounter watching a momma bear lead three spring cubs in tow in Cades Cove, Tennessee. 

It was a beautiful sight as they were on a rolling hill with the mountains in the background. I couldn’t have asked for a better setting and photograph.

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Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

"Memorial 9/11 Butterfly Release"

"Memorial 9/11 Butterfly Release"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 This is monarch memorial release is in memory of those lost on 9/11.

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“Oohed and Aahed”

“Oohed and Aahed”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I invited my neighbor to photograph the fawns in my neighborhood. There are 11! What an amazing site!

We an oohed and aahed at the many beautiful sites before us, one of which was a mom nursing her twins right beside the road.

Even though they are beginning to lose their spots, they are magnificent creatures.

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Location: Kingston, Tennessee

 

“Shebang!”

 

“Shebang!”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 Clouds enamor me! This tree is one of my favorites to photograph in Cades Cove. Add a little fog and clouds, and shebang!

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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Subtle Snow

“A Subtle Snow”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Yesterday was the first time I’ve been to Cades Cove and didn't see a single person until I got to Hyatt. It was refreshing to think that I had the Cove to myself. There was just a passing visitor here and again. The traffic didn’t really start to come in until around 11:30.

If you haven’t been to the Cove in the winter, you’re missing out. Yes, the temperature was in the low 20s most of the day, but it was beautiful. The occasional snow flurries made it all the better.

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Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Magical Morning

“A Magical Morning” - December 30, 2025

Judy Royal Glenn Photography 

I knew it was coming. I looked towards the mountains and saw white coming our way. 

     "Wait here for five minutes. We’re gonna see a snowstorm," I told my friend. 

We drove to the John Oliver, and here it came. It snowed and snowed and snowed. It snowed for two hours. 

It was 9:53 a.m., and I could have gone home—I was filled with joy.

What was the chance of snow? I don't know, but in Alcoa it was 2%.

Jesus answered my prayer. He is so good to me, even when I don’t deserve it. Jesus, you are so amazing!

     “It was so great seeing your snowflakes today,” I said to Him. 

My friend and I enjoyed walking in the snow when I took this photo. I was giddy as a school kid.

     I kept saying, "Thank You. Thank You. Thank You."

Happy New Year!! May the Lord bless you immeasurably this year.

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Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

“Balloon Bear”

“Balloon Bear” 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Friday was a fantastic day in Cades Cove, Tennessee. My friends and I pray before we go out and photograph. I pray for the Lord to show or bring to me what He wants me to photograph. 

The day started with a bang and ended with one. 

I didn’t know the park now featured balloon bears for the visitors to see. It is as though someone put a straw in his mouth and blew him up. That’s one ginormous bear!

He said, “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.”

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Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

 

“Do You Smell What I Smell?”

“Do You Smell What I Smell?”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I thought this title matched the tune of “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Ed Ames.

I had a blast at the Cove last week, running around in the hoarfrost, and enjoyed photographing the bucks who were looking after their girls. Everywhere you turned, there was a buck. What made the day more enjoyable was photographing with friends.

Even though it was cold, I had to stop and get an ice cream cone at the campground store!

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Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

 

"A Memorial Butterfly Release"

"A Memorial Butterfly Release"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

It was an honor to release a monarch butterfly for a dear friend who recently lost her husband. He served in Vietnam, was a godly man, and was an awesome cook.

He suffered quite a bit, but never complained.

     When I would ask him how he was doing, he would say, “I’m doing okay.” 

     I’d reply, “I look forward to the day when you can say, 'I’m doing good.’” 

That day never happened, but he is in Heaven and praising his creator today. He is whole and running the streets of gold.

I will miss you, dear one, and look forward to our reunion.

 

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“Sniff, Sniff, Sniff”

“Sniff, Sniff, Sniff” — September 11, 2025

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Three little bear cubs stood in the middle of a field. Mama bear was nowhere to be found. 

The cubs didn’t keep up with her like they were supposed to, so they tried to sniff and find her scent. 

They finally found her scent and bounded over Cades Cove Loop Road into the woods where they reunited with mama bear:)

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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

“Such a Delight”

“Such a Delight”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

On June 24, in Cades Cove, I was standing on Hyatt Lane when I saw two spring cubs playing on a log. The next thing I knew, Ma came. Ma and the cubs walked across a downed tree one by one, oh, there are three cubs. They stayed hidden in the brush. It was such a delight watching them.

 

I met several families that day, including a young girl named MacKenzie. I love letting young people see the bears from the back of my camera. They are delighted, too.

 

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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

"Patty-cake"

"Patty-cake"

Judy Royal Glenn photography

I noticed a large ripple as I passed a creek in Cades Cove, Tennessee. I didn’t see anything at first but upon further inspection, I saw two spring cubs with their mom cooling off from the hot sun.

I couldn’t believe my eyes, and my hand was over my mouth in awe.

My usual prayer is for the Lord to show me or bring to me what he wants me to photograph. He blesses me all the time!

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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park