by William Britten | Jun 20, 2011 | Miles Away on Monday
Hello! Come on out on the deck and enjoy the privacy. The rocking chairs are waiting. Steam is rising from the hot tub into the cool morning air. The view into the woods is quiet and serene. Bring a book out and sit for a while! These are times to contemplate what is...
by William Britten | Jun 17, 2011 | Wildflowers
Mid-June to July is the bloom time for the wild Smoky Mountains Rhododendrons. There are primarily two types to look for. The White, or Rosebay, variety is most often seen along the creeks at all elevations. The Purple, or Catawba, variety is more often seen at high...
by William Britten | Jun 16, 2011 | photography, Photography Tips
Today’s photography tip is about impressionism and experimentation. I’ve tried Impressionism in my Smoky Mountains photography before, as in Smoky Mountains Monet. All of the photos here were taken with the camera hand-held, with no special Photoshop...
by William Britten | Jun 14, 2011 | Wildflowers
There are many varieties of Spiderworts and Dayflowers, including those cultivated in flower gardens. Mountain Spiderwort (Tradescantia subaspera) is a Smoky Mountains wildflower that can be found up to mid-elevations. The photos on this page were taken in late May...
