I’m back from a wonderful week photographing in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. This is one my favorite regions of the country to visit and photograph, so I was thrilled to be back in the area. Usually when I’m in the area, I mainly photograph wildflowers. This trip was a little different, I spent my time photographing the landscape. I thought I’d share a few of my photos from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Pisgah National Forest with you today.
Smoky Mountain Stream

Smoky Mountain Stream © 2017 Patty Hankins
Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron © 2017 Patty Hankins
Newfound Gap

Newfound Gap © 2017 Patty Hankins
Clouds at Clingman’s Dome

Clouds at Clingman’s Dome © 2017 Patty Hankins
Rhododendron at Roan Mountain

Rhododendron at Roan Mountain © 2017 Patty Hankins

Deer in the Creek © 2017 Patty Hankins

Water Rushing Over The Rocks © 2017 Patty Hankins

Rocks and Trees © 2017 Patty Hankins

Mountains and Clouds © 2017 Patty Hankins

Woolyback Overlook © 2017 Patty Hankins
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my photos of this amazing part of the country.