In my previous post, I promised that I’d be sharing details and photos from my trip to Great Smoky National Park (GSNP). Somehow I just haven’t been able to get that done. I don’t know … maybe it was the extensive oral surgery I just had 🙂 (excuses, excuses!)
I’ll get it done soon, but for now, let me know what you think of these. Leave it to me to post 2 images in B&W, despite the fact that I was in the GSNP during “peak weekend”? And as you photographers always say, they really do look better if you click on them (I learn so much from you all)
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I love the shots in black and white LB, at first glance the first photo looks like a waterfall it incredible. Hope you feel better 😀
Several people have mentioned the appearance of a waterfall! It was surely a gorgeous day!
I agree with Joe…I thought it was a waterfall…great job with the black and whites♥
Thank you, Laurie! I do have some pretty photos of colorful leaves … coming sometime in the next week or so.
There’s no rush! These photos are great and you can deliver them to us slowly. Just keep mending yourself!
Thanks Mae. Today was spent with ice packs to the face / jaw after surgery. All went well, though, so no real complaint!
Good! I’m glad to hear it.
great shots !
Thanks – It’s hard to take bad ones in these mountains. Such a beautiful place!
oh I know what you mean…. everything seems perfect 🙂
Ansel Buchwald!
That’s me! ha!
Hey! I’m not the only one who saw a waterfall!
You most definitely are not, Rhonda 🙂
At first glance I thought it was the ocean waves coming in! Great series.
I love that so many people saw the clouds as water. The clouds were really stunning that day.
Fabulous Laurie…love them!
Pam! Thanks honey!!
Beautiful!
Hey Mary! Thanks so much!
Awesome photo’s Laurie job well done
Since you are one of the master’s of B&W, I am loving your comment! Thanks!
awesome photos Laurie…I like the dramatic feel the b & w gives them…I saw the water fall as well…but then I’m always watching clouds…they offer some of the most interesting visuals! Take care..don’t feel the need to rush those photos…getting well is top priority here… 🙂
I’m trying to stay patient with recovery, Heather, and to be honest, for once it’s not too hard to do. I’m healing well but I’m feeling the wreck, too.
I love clouds, too! and that several folks saw water in these particular clouds.
really great – it’s enjoyable to just sit and stare at these!
Thanks Lisa! I’m pretty happy with how they turned out.
Excellent series.
Don`t worry about the photos and, please, look after yourself.
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Thanks Marcelo! I’m trying to give myself the time that I need to recover.
These are beautiful!
Thanks LMA! The Smoky Mountains are just gorgeous!
Beautiful photos, I have always been a fan of black and white photography! 🙂
Sometimes images just look better in B&W … I think it allows the viewer to see the range of mountains in the distance
I have a strong appreciation for B&W photos and I love yours.
Oh thanks so much! I appreciate you saying that!
Oral surgery, I hate it when people mess with my Grinders (my word for teeth) so I cant believe that oral surgery would be any better. Hopefully this message finds you and your Grinders well.
Surgery went well and I’ve found the positive side to a painful mouth: weight loss :-). I’m one surgery closer to getting my smile back (or at least one that doesn’t frighten people!!)
LOL on your choice of B&W during peak weekend!! Lovely shots. Hope you’re recovering nicely and quickly!
Thanks so much Tina … I’m making progress, day by day!
Trust me, the cloud features LOVE the B&W treatment. Remember, Ansel Adams knew what he was doing all along. The cloud’s fan formation in the first one is simply awesome!
Lynda, it was truly a beautiful day in the Smokies! While the leaves were beautiful, it was the clouds that captured my eye over and over!
Yes, I can understand that! Coming from Cali we hardly ever saw clouds… fog occasionally, smog almost every day, but rarely clouds and nothing like what we see here in the south/east. Amazing aren’t they?
Beautiful pictures. Like the first commenter I thought it was a waterfall when viewed from my reader! Love it!
Thank you! Ever since the first commenter mentioned the water, I have been amazed that I didn’t see it myself!
Heaven on earth 😀 Like a big giant-slide in the sky. Us kids use to love that one at the annual fair ground. B&W works pretty well for your vista’s too, I like how they fade to the lights grey in the background. You might not have the same effect in colour.
You are so right! The images didn’t make such an impact in color.
Such dramatic black and whites.
I’ve learned so much from all the photographers I follow (like you!). I still have alot to learn but I’m getting there 🙂
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