“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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🗻❄️“All Trails”❄️🗻
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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
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
I thoroughly enjoyed going to the Cove on Thursday and loved seeing the snow-covered mountain peaks. Snow makes the Cove even more beautiful.
I enjoyed hiking by myself, climbing over 15,000 steps, crossing streams, and observing stunning landscapes. Maybe these photos will help you feel like you were there:)🩵
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
*A prescribed burn took place yesterday in Cades Cove, Tennessee. I will post videos in a later post.
Yesterday, I enjoyed a wonderful day in the Cove with friends. The Cove is always beautiful, but watching it go from fog to fire was amazing.
I’ve been to the Cove when they had a controlled burn, but I never tried documenting it because I was busy photographing wildlife. I enjoyed capturing all the different aspects, from laying down the fire to witnessing it up close. New growth will start occurring in weeks.
One of my favorite shots is of an ignition crew member from the Nature Conservancy uses a drip torch to start the fire.
The National Park Service described the benefits of a controlled burn including: “reducing wildfire risk by managing fuel loads, restoring natural habitats for wildlife, controlling invasive species, maintaining cultural landscapes at historic sites, and promoting the growth of native plant species, all while ensuring safety for visitors, staff, and surrounding communities through careful planning and execution under optimal conditions.”
A volunteer stood near the fire, so I gave her a nicely pressed Tennessee mask. I also wore a mask for a good bit during the burn.
One lady pulled beside me, propped her elbow on her steering wheel, put her head on her fist, and sat watching the fire. If you’ve never been during a controlled burn, I’d suggest going if the smoke wouldn't bother you or make you sick. I think you’d like it.
Many more photos from the day showing the transformation of the Cove from fog to fire can be found on my Facebook photography page:
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
*Sparks Lane on a frosty morn in Cades Cove, Tennessee. November 2, 2023
It was a beautiful frosty morning in Alcoa, Tennessee, today. I can’t imagine what Cades Cove looks like. I am excited to get back to the Cove once the tree removal is finished. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been there.
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
❄️🩵 “The Beauty of Cades Cove in Snow” ❄️🩵
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
The beauty of Cades Cove in the snow is spectacular. I get so excited to see what is around every turn.
The cabins look beautiful in white, and the critters will sometimes have snow on their backs. If there is snow, I will be there!
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Location: Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
😇🙏🏻“Blessed”😇🙏🏻
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Yesterday, I was the first to enter my second home, Cades Cove. It was an amazing day, minus one hiccup. The snow was beautiful, and it was a blessing to see it snow until noon.
I went over a culvert in my car, leaving my back left tire about two feet off the ground. The photo shows after the first time my car was pulled so the tire wasn’t as high.
I pulled over quickly because I saw a buck and wanted to photograph it. I didn’t know it was a culvert as it was not clearly visible. My tire went off into the bank and left me hanging. The metal underside of my car was stuck on the culvert.
Thankfully, I had met a nice young man named John earlier before I entered the Cove. He assisted me in getting several massive logs under my tire beside the culvert so that my tire would have something to drive on when we backed out. Thankfully, two other sweet gentlemen, Jason and Tom, stopped and helped. After we stacked all the logs, they had plastic runners to put under the tire so that it could roll on.
I put it in reverse and backed a reasonable distance, and then my car stopped because I forgot I had my emergency break on. We fixed all the logs and tried again with his wench on The General—his jeep.
Before I got in the car to back it up, I asked everyone to pray, and I asked the Lord to have his angels lift my car and not damage it. I asked for protection, and my car could’ve easily flipped over if things had gone wrong. Thank you, Lord, for your provisions, blessing me, and keeping me safe in my car.
A few friends I saw that morning circled back around and photographed the shenanigans I got myself into.
It’s not the buck’s fault. It’s mine. His beautiful photo will come next week.
The second pull on the wench freed my car, and my car did not appear damaged. We all took a group photo, and I hugged and thanked them for stopping to help. They are my good Samaritans.
One asked, “Have you photographed the buck yet?”
“No.”
“Well, you need to go photograph it. That’s a good story.”
Luckily, the buck awaited me as he slept on the snowing grass. I got some good shots. I told the guys to go to my website and pick any photo they liked, and I would ship it to them.
I will be more cautious and not be too hurried to pull off. I need to get one of those cars with cameras on all sides, as I couldn’t see how close I was to the culvert on the right side. God is good. All the time is good.
As I did my devotion for the night, I laughed out-loud as I saw the verse: Stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today... Exodus 14:13
Word to the wise: Don’t be in a hurry to pull off, and definitely use the pull-offs.
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee
🐻🐾"Footprints in the Sand"🐻🐾
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*A bear and bobcat print can be seen in the sand in Cades Cove, Tennessee.
I love looking for animal tracks when I’m in the Cove. My favorite two prints to find are the bear and the bobcat. I do extensive hiking, and one day, when it snowed, I saw a bobcat print in the snow on a log across a stream.
While walking down a dry creek bed, I recently found a bear paw print and a bobcat print. I put my hand next to it for scale. I was very excited!
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Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
❄️💙“Let it Snow”❄️💙
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*The Carter Shields Cabin showcases its charming beauty in the snow.
At the first hint of snow, I am out the door to Cades Cove. The Cove is so magical but especially in winter. Anyone else ready for snow?
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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🍂🍁“The Beauty of Cades Cove”🍂🍁
The beauty of Cades Cove is amazing. I love visiting in any season, but my favorites are fall and spring. In the spring, plants and trees come to life, and we get to meet the new cute spring cubs! The fall is stunning to witness as the Cove undergoes a complete transformation.
I will be there tomorrow, but hopefully with my 87-year-old neighbor who has never been. I pray she will feel well enough to go and she will probably cry if she goes.
Photo taken 10/17/23
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Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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