The bud of the rhododendron. There were many rhododendron trees in GSMNP.
A rhododendron blossoming.
A rhododendron bloom.
Another photographer spotted this funky mushroom.
These stunning green leaves caught my attention.
Tangled, exposed tree roots create a fun pattern.
An interesting tree root; forming an arch above ground and over a rock, then continues on.
A beautiful butterfly.
Beautiful, curvy roads throughout the park.
And a few beautiful, old tunnels on the park road, made from stone, with trees growing on top.
A portion of the Appalachian Trail goes through the GSMNP.
A pop of color along a trail.
A friend of mine is always spotting painted rocks. I spotted this one on a hike so I took a picture.
6 thoughts on “Additional Photos from GSMNP”
Oh, the butterfly, the painted rock, the tangled roots… Love all of these.
The painted rock picture is for you. 😉
You are such a talented photographer! We were there at the end of April. I took many photos also, mostly of wildflowers, not nearly as lovely as yours. We also hiked to Laurel Falls and tried Clingman’s Dome, but it was fogged in when we arrived at the center there. Also very cold! It’s a beautiful park.
Thanks Jeanie.
I’m glad you were able to see the park this spring.
The mushroom and arching tree root both make me think of fairy gardens…
Oh, the butterfly, the painted rock, the tangled roots… Love all of these.
The painted rock picture is for you. 😉
You are such a talented photographer! We were there at the end of April. I took many photos also, mostly of wildflowers, not nearly as lovely as yours. We also hiked to Laurel Falls and tried Clingman’s Dome, but it was fogged in when we arrived at the center there. Also very cold! It’s a beautiful park.
Thanks Jeanie.
I’m glad you were able to see the park this spring.
The mushroom and arching tree root both make me think of fairy gardens…
I like that…they would be good for fairy gardens!