Chimneys Trail

[singlepic id=1329 h=480 float=left] The trail up to the Chimneys in the Smoky Mountains.  There is supposedly a gorgeous panoramic view at the top.  It was white for 360 degrees, but we kind of anticipated that given the fog on the trail which was pretty cool in and of itself…. Continue reading

Stinking Benjamin

[singlepic id=1328 w=480 float=left] The rare, and much sought after, Stinking Benjamin!  A red variety of trillium that we were keeping an eye out for the entire trip.  From Wikipedia: “The flowers have the smell of rotting meat, as they are pollinated by flies.” Picture taken with Sony a6000, SEL… Continue reading

Trillium

[singlepic id=1303 w=480 float=left] The Trilliums were just starting to come out along the trails.  This one was kind of facing upward, which was apparently not the norm at this time of year; most were pointed at the ground. Picture taken with Sony a6000, SEL 18-200mm @ 96mm, 1/20 sec,… Continue reading