"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

"Lost"

"Lost" - June 24, 2025

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

This is a story of two lost bear cubs in Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky National Park.

 

One hot summer day in June, Ma Bear enjoyed a nice cold dip in the Cades Branch Stream. Meanwhile, her cubs were eating grubs found in the dread tree stump and chasing grasshoppers.

 

“Hey, where did Ma go?” one cub asked.

 

“I don't see her anymore.”

 

“She told us to stay near.”

 

“It's your fault for chasing that grasshopper.”

 

“You followed!”

 

“Look at this mess we got ourselves into.”

 

“Now, what are we supposed to do?”

 

“Let’s sniff for her scent.”

“No scent here.”

 

“There is a road down here. Maybe Ma went this way.”

 

“I am so thirsty, my tongue is hanging out.”

 

The bears searched for over forty minutes while running to and fro.

          

         Tired from searching, one cub said, “I need to sit down.” 

In the distance, a visitor saw Momma Bear bouncing through the tall thicket toward them.

 

         “There she is!” one cub said.

 

         “Where have y’all been?” Ma Bear said.

 

“We’ve been chasing grasshoppers.”

“Sorry, Ma. We promise to stay near you.”

 

“Let’s go,” Ma said.

 

Off to the woods they went—they finally took a long nap in The Tree.

The End.

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“A Blanket of Clouds”

“A Blanket of Clouds”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

A blanket of clouds surrounded the Utsasquidi tree in Cades Cove, Tennessee in May. I named this tree in honor of the Cherokee. The name means bent in their language. I call it the UT tree for short.

It is one of my favorite trees to photograph

in Cades Cove. It was a beautiful sight. I think my mouth dropped as I saw the

tree.

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Daffodil Hill

“Daffodil Hill”

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When the forecast shows snow in Cades Cove, you never know how far down into the valley the snow will fall. Nonetheless, I love seeing the mountains with snow-capped peaks. It is breathtaking.

Daffodil Hill is a much sought place for photographers to photograph daffodils. The daffodils were hanging their heads as they weren’t excited about the cold weather that made them hang.

I was having difficulty photographing the daffodils at the angle that I wanted, so I took off my boot and placed it under my camera. The things I do to get the photo…

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

🗻❄️“All Trails”❄️🗻

🗻❄️“All Trails”❄️🗻

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

When I saw this view, I knew I had to take a panorama. I loved seeing the trail down the center leading straight to the mountains. I love Cades Cove with all my heart.

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

🦉💙"Whooo Are You?"🦉💙

 

🦉💙"Whooo Are You?"🦉💙

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I was thrilled to be able to photograph a Great Horned Owlet and his family. I could watch them forever. This is only the second time I’ve had the privilege of doing so.

Sometimes the best way to photograph him was by lying down. Sadly, they have fledged:(

He is a cutie! What do you think?

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