“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”❄️🗻
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
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
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
I love it when I can envision a shot. It doesn’t come easy, but I’m thrilled when the outcome is even better than expected.
Yesterday, I was photographing with friends when I noticed two swans near a red reflection from a barn in the pond.
“I want to photograph them in that,” I said as I pointed to the reflection.
We took turns leading the swans to the reflection with food. When my friends walked away, I wanted to try one more time. I ran up the path and they followed, and then ran fast back to where I wanted to take the photo. It worked like a charm.
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🦋💧“Butterfly Buffet”🦋💧
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
I had quite a few gulf fritillary chrysalises over wintered in my garage on my plants. With a warming trend recently, three butterflies decided to come out.
The photo shows my three butterflies feeding at their butterfly buffet which contains sugar water. I have a nice enclosure for them with several flowers also.
My Butterfly Club named the first one Bailey and we have not named the other two yet:) Bailey is the butterfly with tattered wings.
What shall I call the other two?
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Location: Alcoa, Tennessee
*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
😇 🌟“My New Year’s Wish” 😇 🌟
Here are my favorite nine photos from 2024. It was a fantastic year! I’ll share more about it later when I post my annual reflection. I hope you enjoy your New Year’s Eve festivities.
My wish for you in the New Year is simple yet profound: I hope you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He loves you so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. This act had a tremendous purpose: to ensure that we have a place with Him in Heaven if we trust in and believe in His Son as our personal Lord and Savior. Trusting Him for our salvation is as easy as ABC.
A — Admit that you are a sinner. (Romans 3:23)
B — Believe that Jesus, God’s only son, was born and died on the cross for your sins. (Acts 16:31)
C — Confess and repent of your sins and ask Him to be the Lord of your life. (1 John 1:9)
Much love, Judy!
🦊🐻🐬"Best of Nine"🐻🦊🐬
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
My best of nine photos I posted this year showcase the beauty and splendor of Cades Cove, two pictures of a fox, and one mamma dolphin and her baby breaching in St. Lucia. What a year of photography:)
My photos take me back to where I was when I photographed them. The memories will live on forever through my photography.
I wanted to wish all my followers a Merry Christmas and a wonderful and blessed New Year! THANK YOU for taking the time to like and comment on my work!!
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~ Judy
