❄️🩵 “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!
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
https://www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
❄️💙“Let it Snow”❄️💙
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
*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?
Please feel free to visit my website:
https://www.judyroyalglennphotography.com/
Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
#CadesCove #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #CadesCoveTN #GSMNP #CadesCoveTennessee #smokymountains #smokies #GreatSmokyMountains #CarterShieldsCabin
On January 3rd, 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!
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
https://www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains
“Season of White”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Winter is fun when blanketed in snow. Beautiful landscapes become amazing when draped in snow-covered trees and branches.
My friend and I went exploring the back country of Townsend. We never knew what was around the corner. This sight was gorgeous!
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
https://www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Townsend, Tennessee
“Winter Wonderland!”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
What does one do when there were so many downed trees in Cades Cove yesterday, and it was closed? Make lemonade out of lemons.
My friend and I knew the Cove would be closed after we swung by the parkway and saw a gazillion trees crossing the road. Of course, we checked to see if the Cove was open to no avail.
So, we traveled back roads in Townsend and saw beautiful scenery everywhere. We would gasp as we gazed in awe. There was much anticipation around every curve in the road wondering what beauty awaited us. I was also in awe of God and His creativity and letting us enjoy the winter wonderland He created.
Not only did we see beautiful country scenery, we saw a black cow, a white horse, birds including an American kestrel, a donkey, a dog, and a squirrel family all in the snow. My favorite was the black cow in contrast with the snow. I can’t wait to post my photos!
We made one last attempt to see if the Cove was open and saw a line of taillights with cars turning around. We pulled in the Little River Campground and wanted to photograph the rushing water of the Little River adorned with snowy-covered branches.
When I walked across the bridge, I noticed a faceless snowman. The snowman looked bleak until I grabbed a few rocks to decorate his face. Something was still missing—a hat. I took my glove off and ever so carefully put it on his head. I did not want my glove falling into the river.
The snowman was finally complete—he was so cute. I appreciated the person who made it.
Others came up to photograph him as well. My friend said, “Five dollars for each shot.”
It was a magical day. Will the Cove be open today? I don’t know. I am thankful for the workers that are trying to unleash the Cove from the trees blocking the road. Have a blessed day!
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
https://www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Little River Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“The Grandeur Behind Me”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Sparks Lane, in Cades Cove, Tennessee, is just a slice of Heaven!
In December 2020, I encountered one of the prettiest snowfalls I have ever seen in the Cove. Hints of the autumn colored trees were still visible on the tops of the mountains.
I have already shared my photo of the snow-covered trees at the end of Sparks. I turned around and enjoyed the grandeur behind me.
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“The Essence of Cades Cove”
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
While hiking in Cades Cove yesterday, I stopped in my tracks to gaze at the beauty in front of me. On the ridge, evergreen trees starkly stood out amongst the snow-covered mountain.
I truly wanted to capture its essence. Because I did not have my tripod, I laid my backpack on the ground and propped my camera on it. While lying on my side, I looked through the viewfinder, set a timer, and took the photo.
It was a lot of effort, but I am so glad I did.
Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Judy Royal Glenn Photography
Hopefully, I will see more snow in Cades Cove tomorrow. It makes me giddy as a little girl.
Sparks Lane, Hyatt Lane, and Cades Cove Loop Road are my favorite roads on planet earth. Cades Cove is already heaven on earth. Add God’s beautiful snow, and it becomes more magical!
To purchase wildlife and nature fine art prints, please visit my website:
www.judyroyalglennphotography.com
Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
