Sunrise over the mountains around Gatlinburg, Tennessee. October 14, 2013.
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A couple of weeks ago Betsy and I got up very early in the morning to drive to the Smokies. We knew that if we could get to the Gatlinburg Bypass, we might catch the sun coming up over the mountains, and if we were really lucky, we might capture some fog in the valley. You can judge how well we did from the picture above.
Mist in the valley near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. October 14, 2013.
We had to get up at 4 o’clock in the morning to make it to the bypass by sunrise. At least the traffic through Knoxville was fairly light at that hour of the morning.
Early morning sunlight from the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. October 14, 2013.
As we stood at the overlook getting these pictures we decided getting up that early was worthwhile, but I must admit that we slept in the next morning.
Tags: Skywatch, Smokies, Sunrise/Sunset, Tennessee
Senior Moments 
November 1, 2013 at 4:02 am |
Absolutely beautiful pics, George. Have a nice weekend.
November 1, 2013 at 7:50 am |
that first one is stunning, George. the fog down low, the light painting the top… just gorgeous and worth it
November 1, 2013 at 7:55 am |
Beautiful sunrise images. Love the change in the nature in each of the images.
November 1, 2013 at 8:30 am |
Wow!! The light is just perfect!! 4am? You guys are crazy!!
November 1, 2013 at 9:59 am |
What a beautiful, wonderful way to start the day — any day!! Terrific captures and I do love the fog!! Thanks for sharing the beauty, George!! Have a great weekend — hopefully without too many fallen leaves!!
November 1, 2013 at 10:18 am |
Great captures. Love watching the fog roll in and sun burning it off. MB
November 1, 2013 at 10:18 am |
Pictures like this could almost make an early riser out of me. 🙂
November 1, 2013 at 10:42 am |
Wow – that was early but well worth it! Gorgeous photos.
November 1, 2013 at 12:36 pm |
I have a difficult time with early, but I sure might stay up to see something like this. Then I could go to bed and sleep until sunset. Glad you were able to do it and share it with me!
November 1, 2013 at 1:33 pm |
Yes,you did well on that adventure. These pictures are stunning.
November 1, 2013 at 1:48 pm |
The fog is beautiful. I would have gone straight back and to bed afterward!
November 1, 2013 at 5:20 pm |
Looks like a great outing! Beautiful sunrise shots, George!
November 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm |
I am so happy you got up EARLY!!!!! for us! That is just outstanding! I love the clouds/fog and the sun and all of the mountains!!
Linda
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November 1, 2013 at 6:32 pm |
Completely captivating views!
November 2, 2013 at 12:07 am |
Wow! That was really worth getting up early for. The landscape and lighting are wonderful! Great shots you’ve captured there.
November 2, 2013 at 8:56 pm |
Gorgeous! We rarely get up that early.
November 2, 2013 at 11:58 pm |
Well worth getting up for! I would have had to have a nap in the afternoon. 🙂
Beautiful shots!
November 3, 2013 at 3:09 am |
You have make beautiful photos!
Greetings, RW & SK
November 3, 2013 at 10:58 am |
Beautiful photos, George!
November 3, 2013 at 11:47 am |
As always, beautiful and inspiring photos!
November 3, 2013 at 5:08 pm |
The world is just best earlier in the morning. Beautiful photos!
November 3, 2013 at 8:41 pm |
Awesome shots George!
November 4, 2013 at 11:17 am |
Oh, George, these are such wonderful shots!!! So beautiful. I guess the early bird does get the worm….err, sunrise.
November 4, 2013 at 7:40 pm |
Wonderful photos of the sunrise! Such a beautiful landscape! Gorgeous!
November 5, 2013 at 12:10 am |
The light is just breaking through the clouds one can see that. Great shots!