Stark Contrast

 

“Stark Contrast”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

On January 3^rd, 2022, my friend and I drove the back roads of Townsend looking for things to photograph because Cades Cove was closed. We had the best time.

When I saw a black cow in the pasture in front of me, I started running down a snowy road towards it. You would have thought I saw a bobcat or something more interesting to photograph. I was so excited!

The cow kept walking up the snow-covered bank until he reached the top where another cow was standing. The trees were a snowy white and made for a stark contrast. I was giddy as a schoolgirl!

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Location: Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains

“Bottoms up Buttercup”

“Bottoms up Buttercup”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

On our trip back to Tennessee after Thanksgiving 2020, I wanted to stop at the Oconaluftee Visitors Center in Cherokee, North Carolina, to photograph the elk. When we arrived, the elk came out of the woods towards the large open field—they were everywhere! 

Some of the bulls had ginormous racks, while others had tiny ones. One fairly large calf knelt by his mom and nursed. It was neat to witness. 

We made a full evening out of our adventure. After leaving the elk, we went to Newfound Gap and attempted to photograph the sun, but it decided to hide behind the clouds.

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Location: Oconaluftee Visitors Center in Cherokee, North Carolina

Deep in the Cades-Cove-Acre-Woods

“Deep in the Cades-Cove-Acre-Woods”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Deep in the Cades-Cove-Acre-Woods cute little cubs will be playing soon. 

I found this little guy’s mom while hiking in the woods one day. She was the mom I photographed lying on a mossy log. These cubs were the ones that picked out a Christmas tree and did kung fu fighting on top of a log while playing in the woods.

I miss them so much and can’t wait to see their beautiful faces!

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

Test, See & Learn

Test, See & Learn

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Baby bears are always watching and learning from mom. There is so much to observe to get the vital skills needed for survival. She has to teach them everything within the 16-17 months she rears them.

While at Cades Cove, Tennessee, I witnessed a sow test a small branch to see if it would hold her weight. She used her hind leg and grabbed onto an adjacent branch for added security. The cub was there to witness it all. It was quite a sight to see!

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

Cuteness Overload

“Cuteness Overload”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

In December 2019, I enjoyed watching a small herd of does and a fawn pouncing through the snow in Cades Cove. The fawn enjoyed meandering about inspecting this thing called snow—it may have been his first. 

In this shot, he lifted his snout and pulled in my scent. He was not shy in the least bit. He may have lost his spots, but he did not lose his cuteness!

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