“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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“Give Her Room”

“Give Her Room”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

The black bear mom was trying to cross the road with her three cubs. Being that I am in the Cove a lot and talk to people, I knew where she likes to cross. I politely asked a group of people to move back and give her room. Some listened, and others did not. 

 

Since it was crowded, she took her cubs back into the woods and reappeared on a hill. Again, knowing she wanted to cross, I said to the group of cars and people, “Give her room. She wants to cross.”

 

One gentleman was parked in the middle of the road with no one in front of him. A long line of cars was behind him. I said, “There are parking spaces right up there.” He replied, “Everyone else is stopped. I’m not doing that.”

 

Momma bear seemed more at ease, and she and her cubs crossed safely. 

 

Sometimes, the traffic is stopped to let the bears cross, especially when the cubs are tiny. This creates a “bear jam.” The next photo I took in 2017 shows why sometimes the traffic isn’t moving.

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

 

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“Eye of the Tiger”

“Eye of the Tiger”

Three black bears play in an open field.

 

Cades Cove is always magical, but May and June were off the charts. There were bears everywhere. One day, I saw 31 different bears. Bears are my jam!

 

Most sows will have cubs during the odd years—it just works out that way.

 

On May 2nd, three cubs played in an open field. The unseen video frames showed the closest bear body-slammed one cub and had him pinned down for a long time. He was irritated and took his aggression out on his innocent sibling, who was minding his own business. The fight begins.

I miss seeing the cubs when they were tiny.  

 

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

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Breathtaking Views in Cades Cove, Tennessee

“Breathtaking Views in Cades Cove, Tennessee”

Ironweed and goldenrod bedazzle a field on Sparks Lane in Cades Cove, Tennessee.

 

I know you probably have stopped suddenly in Cades Cove because you are mesmerized by the sight before you—I did for this photograph. What a stunning view! 

 

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

“Blue Supermoon in Cades Cove, Tennessee”

 

“Blue Supermoon in Cades Cove, Tennessee”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I entered Cades Cove, Tennessee, at 6:00 a.m. and abruptly stopped my car. The sight was stunning. The Blue Supermoon hovered over the horses in a field—some horses had not awaken from their slumber. 

 

This photo is a combination of two images. I exposed the sky in one shot and the foreground in another, then blended them together in Lightroom. The moon is still a tad overexposed, but that is okay. 

 

I will always be reminded through this capture of the beauty of Cades Cove!

 

Enjoy!!

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

 

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The Closing Act

“The Closing Act”  

- Plus ten angels who came to my rescue -

My friends and I saw so many things in the Cove yesterday. We saw a mama bear with her cubs, which were fighting in the woods. We were blessed to see a deer in velvet, a hawk posing, several coyotes, a flock of cedar waxwings, and butterflies everywhere.

The closing act was a coyote in a freshly mowed field. He was trying to eat the biting flies. They were biting me, too!

The day didn’t go without a few scrapes. While in the picnic area, I backed out of a parking spot and moved forward quickly to find I was on a large rock. I thought no problem. So I pressed the accelerator, to hear scraping. My car wouldn’t move anymore. I opened the door to discover I was stuck on a ginormous boulder.

Tons of men came to the rescue of the distressed damsel. They were my angels.

They tried and tried several different things to get my tire to go back over the boulder. One man suggested calling AAA.

My friend stood and prayed. About five men lifted the front of my car while five men pushed the side of my car until finally it was free. The frame was slightly bent underneath my door—a gentleman popped a piece of sliding back into place. I believe a Heavenly angel lifted the bulk of my heavy SUV.

If you were one of these angels—God bless you for your help. I am greatly appreciative and thankful!!

It was still a great day to be in the Cove!

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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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“We Are Family”

“We Are Family"

  Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I thoroughly enjoyed watching an otter family enjoy the morning at Murfree Springs Wetlands in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

 

This momma otter enjoyed cleaning her baby girls and getting cleaned also. They are so adorable!

 

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Tiger

“Tiger”

 Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I was thrilled to photograph a coyote pup in the Cove on Tuesday—I’m naming him Tiger. I did not notice he was partially blind or blind in his right eye. He’s got the eye of the Tiger:)

 

I am saddened to hear people feed the pups, which makes them hang out near the road. I know he is cute, but most of us know feeding wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is illegal. This is very dangerous for the animals and the visitors.

 

So, the next time someone sees Tiger, I hope they adore the beauty of this wild animal God made and just wave.

 

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

 

 

Tender Encounter

 “Tender Encounter”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I attended the annual butterfly count in Cades Cove a few weeks ago. We had a good time roaming the Cove counting butterflies.

 

As we were in an open field, I was quickly drawn to a fawn frolicking under a shaded tree. The fawn had no concerns whatsoever because his mom kept him safe.

 

I took a small break from counting butterflies to being immersed in watching the fawn. For a moment, I captured a tender encounter.

 

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

 

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Afloat

“Afloat”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I see things, and sometimes, I’m stopped in my tracks. This day was one of those days. A flower was floating in a fountain at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, which was stunning!

 

Even though it was partially submerged, it was still afloat.

 

Life sometimes pushes us under, and it seems dark. You may feel that way. With the Lord’s strength, He will keep us afloat. 

 

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you” (Isaiah 43:2, NLT).

 

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Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

“Black Bear Cub Teething on Wire”

“Black Bear Cub Teething on Wire”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

What I love about photography is you never know what is around the corner. It could be nothing, and you search and search, or a cute black bear cub teething on the wire on a fence. 

 

Was I wowed to watch this black bear cub. I was delighted, to say the least.

 

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

 

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