by William Britten | Oct 11, 2011 | photography
I’ve been neglecting the blog lately. It’s the busiest time of year … something like a marathon run for Sarah and me. This is the month that draws by far the most visitors to the Smokies. For us it means our Gallery is open seven days a week, while...
by William Britten | Oct 10, 2011 | Miles Away on Monday
Wow. What can you say? These are the days that take your breath away. Blue skies and golden light day after day. Save it up for winter. This cabin is high on a ridge about 10 miles out from Mt. LeConte and the Smoky Mountains in the distance. The two chairs are just...
by William Britten | Oct 6, 2011 | Wildflowers
In the catalog of Smoky Mtns wildflowers, there are several species of Gentians represented. The variety shown here is Soapwort Gentian (Gentiana saponaria). It has the characteristic tight cluster of tubular blossoms that require bees to pry apart the petals as they...
by William Britten | Oct 3, 2011 | Miles Away on Monday
It’s October already, and the carefree days of summer have slipped away once more. This may be our last chance for a while to sit out on the deck and enjoy a quiet coffee moment. Here in Gatlinburg, on the edge of the Smoky Mountains, October is the busiest...
