"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

Chain Reaction

“Chain Reaction” - May 8, 2023

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I was thrilled when a volunteer ranger at Cades Cove let a group of onlookers walk up a small hill to view the black bear cubs fighting.

 

Two cubs were standing on their hind legs wrestling when a third cub barreled in, pinning down one cub. The pinned cub took revenge on the other cub, who was minding his own business and bit him. It caused a chain reaction!

 

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

 

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“Why I Oughta”

“Why I Oughta”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

Black bear cub siblings fight in Cades Cove, Tennessee. - July 6, 2023

 

I took a series of shots of three black bear siblings lounging near a fence on Hyatt Lane. 

 

Momma Bear cleaned one cub, and another cub used the wire fence to floss his teeth. Before you know it, the cub flossing his teeth was tackled, and mayhem started. They began a rastling match and used the wooden pole as a barrier.

 

A cub said, “Why I Oughta…” just as Momma Bear rang the Boxing Bell and told them it was time to go.

 

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

 

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“Sleepwalking Bear Cub”

“Sleepwalking Bear Cub”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography

One day, deep in the enchanted forest of

Cades Cove lived Momma Bear and her three little cubs. The cubs frolicked and

played hard all morning, biting each other’s ears, toppling over one another,

and pinning them to the ground. They fought so hard they could “bearly” keep

their eyes open.

They took a nap safely in a tree with Momma Bear

below. Momma Bear also grew weary and slept on a mossy-covered log.

“Time to get up and play!” said one cub. The

last cub barely made it out of the tree awake and fell deep asleep at the base

of the tree. He sleepwalked until his brother toppled him to the ground,

snapping him out of his slumber.

The End

 

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

 

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“Hide-n-seek”

“Hide-n-seek”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

Playing tag is the black bear cubs' favorite pastime in Cades Cove. Usually, they chase, tag, and bite each other in the fields. 

 

This particular day, they were playing hide-n-seek in a tall pine tree. One brother snuck up and caught his sibling by surprise!

 

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

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"Baby Black Bear Bum"

"Baby Black Bear Bum"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I love photographing black bears in Cades Cove, Tennessee. Recently, I found a mama with three spring cubs. I love the tiny babies!

 

One of my other favorite things is to hear the mama call her cubs down from the trees. Her call is music to my ears.

 

One little cub was not minding his mama and stayed up in the tree. She kept her eye on him, though, occasionally glancing up his way.

 

We had the privilege of shooting next to John, who works for the National Park Service. He documented the mama bear and her cubs while ensuring everyone kept their distance.  

 

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

My Favorite Six – “Sunscreen Black Bear Cub”

My Favorite Six – “Sunscreen Black Bear Cub”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Before I post my “top nine for 2022” photo this year, I wanted to post my favorite six posts from 2022 and see the difference. I just couldn’t narrow it down to five this year. I hope you enjoy the photos!

Here they are……

Backstory: It always thrills me to photograph the spring black bear cubs. They are just so darn cute!

I took a gamble this day while I was in Cades Cove, deciding which way to wait for the cubs I had seen earlier. I figured mama bear was nursing them under the shade of a cool tree. She could either come out the same way she was earlier or head up the hill on the backside of the trees.

Patiently, I waited at the top of the hill, hoping they’d come my way. A friend of mine joined me on the hill. She decided to go back down the other side and wait. She said, “Wave your hands if you see them, and I will do the same.”

She began her descent down the hill. I giggled as I thought of waving my arms because the momma bear had just walked up the hill.

Boy, was I so excited to see the little ones follow suit. One cub climbed up the tree and decided to play hide and seek. I loved seeing that he was being clever and using the natural sunscreen of the mud on his nose.

Needless to say, it was a wonderful day!

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

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Chip on His Shoulder

       

“Chip on His Shoulder”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Bear cubs are always in the process of learning. Their moms have the arduous task of teaching them vital skills to survive on their own one day.

Their mom, in this case, is Mindy. Mindy allowed the cubs’ space to explore and search for grubs while she wasn’t too far ahead.

These little rascals climbed all over the logs and had a good time. This particular cub had a chip on his shoulder from digging on the log. I look forward to seeing them soon.

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

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

Daydreamer

“Daydreamer”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Back in 2017 in Cades Cove, Tennessee, a momma bear named Hazel was hanging near the road with her cubs. The cubs enjoyed playing amongst the trees and shrubs. This little one stopped to daydream.

The cubs are out exploring and haven’t had the chance to experience seeing humans. I’m daydreaming when I will get the chance to meet them. What a better way to celebrate Earth Day by thinking about what I love to photograph most—black bears!! I miss you!!

Happy Earth Day 2020!!

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

“Hide-and-seek”

“Hide-and-seek”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Playing hide-and-seek with a bear is lots of fun. They are so big and think a tiny twig will hide their massive bodies. Just kidding!!

The real backstory: This momma and her two huge yearlings were out foraging for food in the snow. There was a “bear jam” aka a long line of cars parked on the road, so I knew there was a bear ahead. They were not far off the road and delighted everyone!

I just liked the title with the photo:)

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Location: Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 

“Looking Back to 2019” “Wake up Sis!”

“Looking Back to 2019”

“Wake up Sis!”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I like to look back at the events and happenings in my life after a new year ends. There were a lot of bad things that happened, but I trusted the Lord through every trial.

My husband unexpectedly lost his job in April. Thankfully, he did get a severance package in which he was paid for six months while he looked for a new job. We bounced from city to city for interviews. Of course, my camera came with me as we traveled, and I enjoyed shooting new subjects.

We had to foreclose on our home we lived in for 20 years due to other circumstances.

I could go on about the negative things but instead want to focus on the positives. He got a new job which allowed him to work from home and travel some to Nashville. We had a clean slate and moved to Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Lord provided for us through it all as He always does!!

In November, I saved the life of a duck—that story will come later. I also saved the life of many monarchs by hand raising them.

I tagged over 50 monarchs which will help provide valuable information. I also tested a portion of those monarchs for the OE spore and sent off that information. The OE spore is a detriment to the monarchs.

Bears are my favorite subject to photograph, and I got many neat shots.

I met lots of great people especially while shooting in Cades Cove. I love my life and what I am afforded to do. Wildlife and nature photography are my passion! God is good!

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