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28-OCT-2006

10/23/06 - Along Hyatt Lane

Hyatt Lane, a gravel road that cuts across the Cade's Cove loop scenic road in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I was hoping to see this scene bathed in mist, but no luck in spite of going every morning for a week. You can see that the mountain tops in the background had the mist - just not the scene that I had hoped to see. (Actually, the scene that I actually was looking for was nearby on Sparks Lane but I didn't realize it until too late - the evening before my early morning departure.)
The only downside to early morning photography (as in starting to shoot about 30 minutes before sunrise) is that you have to commit to going to the site before it's possible to know what the weather/atmosphere is going to be - which typically means getting up at least 90 minutes before sunrise regardless of the outcome. No regrets though.

Nikon D70s
1/3s f/11.0 at 35.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Glendower30-Oct-2006 20:57
Excellent composition.
anthony legg30-Oct-2006 20:06
Good composition..excellent autumn feel.
Guest 30-Oct-2006 20:02
Beautiful composition just the way it is. The Smokies are so lovely this time of year.