Summer sky over the Great Smoky Mtns

July 3, 2008 by Sherry

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Clouds casting shadows over the Great Smoky Mountains

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Posted in Photos, sky watch | Tagged clouds, Flowers, Great Smoky Mountains, mountains, Nantahala National Forest, Photos, sky, sky watch, Smokies | 38 Comments

38 Responses

on July 3, 2008 at 12:41 pm | Reply travis

Both photos are simply stunning. Great capture of color and nature.
on July 3, 2008 at 2:50 pm | Reply quinttarantino

It is well known that we Portuguese once sailed the seven seas searching for new lands, wealth and adventures.
We were brave in those days and gave the world new worlds!

Luckily I don’t have to sail the big oceans on a small ship to sea the wonders of our world …
No Sir, I just need to check with Mr. Tom, the finest host there is, for a trip around the world with SKY WATCH TOURS and with a click here, a click there I am quickly in the USA, England, Brazil, Italy, China, Australia, Finland … well, everywhere.

And on each stop I come to see a little marvel of our world under a great sky!
Hope you can come and see my piece of the sky …
on July 3, 2008 at 3:01 pm | Reply Abraham Lincoln

Really nice clouds and flowers. I think this is going to be the best Sky Watch Friday yet. The things I have seen are very encouraging and the photography is spot on.

I really admire your photography skills and your critical eye for composition, lighting and texture.

Abraham Lincoln
—Brookville Daily Photo
on July 3, 2008 at 3:03 pm | Reply Luke

wow! A beautiful landscape and sky! very nice!
on July 3, 2008 at 3:15 pm | Reply SandyCarlson

That is an inviting landscape. So cheerful!
on July 3, 2008 at 3:20 pm | Reply Rose

Being I still consider Tennessee home, I love these photos. I grew up near Cumberland Gap and that isn’t far from the Smokies.
on July 3, 2008 at 3:37 pm | Reply Tom

oh! Sherry these are beautiful.. more than beautiful. The light and colours are stunning.

Just a quick visit to say thank you for joining in with Sky Watch.
Tom
on July 3, 2008 at 4:04 pm | Reply Anemone

Just great shots, and a very lovely landscape.

Nice weekend wish to you from Norway.
on July 3, 2008 at 4:07 pm | Reply Bobbie

Beautiful landscape shots. Mountains are the most wonderful background.
on July 3, 2008 at 4:10 pm | Reply April

Gorgeous scenery!! Have a great Fourth of July weekend!
on July 3, 2008 at 4:33 pm | Reply Carletta

Really beautiful photos!
The Smokies are usually so smokey. I’m amazed at such clear shots. These are wonderful to see.
I’m wondering what part of the Smokies.
on July 3, 2008 at 4:59 pm | Reply Petunia

Awesome:) The flowers and the sky is very beautiful!

Petunia’s SWF
on July 3, 2008 at 5:17 pm | Reply Dewdrop

How did you ever leave that spot? Wonderful! Happy 4th to you!
on July 3, 2008 at 6:38 pm | Reply AnneKa

Great sky watch and have a nice weekend!!!!!!!!
on July 3, 2008 at 7:32 pm | Reply Ellen

Love them both but the first one with the wildflowers in the foreground is amazing….
on July 3, 2008 at 7:51 pm | Reply Champ

The Smoky Mountains never looked so good!
on July 3, 2008 at 10:38 pm | Reply Lilli

I like the scenery and the clouds the first one with the flowers is really nice
on July 3, 2008 at 10:46 pm | Reply TheDeeZone

How pretty. I love the Smokies.
on July 3, 2008 at 11:52 pm | Reply Christy

The smoky mountains is one of my favorite places. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos.
on July 4, 2008 at 12:12 am | Reply Raven

Both so beautiful with the clouds and the layers and shadows – and the beautiful orange flowers. Nice to have such views so close to home. Beautiful shots.
on July 4, 2008 at 2:37 am | Reply Readerwil

Well Sherry, you’ve got a beautiful view of the mountains! I envy you! I love mountains, I was raised in a mountainous country, Indonesia. Thanks for your visit.
on July 4, 2008 at 4:24 am | Reply archiearchive FCD

A lovely view. You are so lucky.
on July 4, 2008 at 6:15 am | Reply AnnetteK

The first I think of, when looking at your photos was: Postcard-photos!!
Very nice!!!

Have a nice weekend
on July 4, 2008 at 6:27 am | Reply spider

Well Sherry every week you amaze me with the most awesome Skywatch pictures I’ve seen… Yup, simply awesome…
on July 4, 2008 at 6:56 am | Reply riversongs

Awesome shots! I especially like the one with the flowers in the foreground, and I love the clouds in both. Happy 4th!
on July 4, 2008 at 7:53 am | Reply Cherie

Crystal clear and gorgeous – these just look like a carefree summer day. Thanks for sharing!
on July 4, 2008 at 10:51 am | Reply Donald Kinney

Beautiful mountains and sky…
Also great flower shots in the post below — very creative angles.
Hope you are having a great Fourth.
Best regards, Don.
on July 4, 2008 at 11:06 am | Reply pts

both are superb!
on July 4, 2008 at 11:39 am | Reply John

Great shot and a lovely view!
on July 4, 2008 at 1:58 pm | Reply pinaymommy

the clouds are so pretty. i like the view.

by the way, thanks for sky watching at my blog! see you next week!

http://www.micahdavid.com
on July 4, 2008 at 9:57 pm | Reply pottedfrog

Great photos, both. But the TOP ONE! The colors! Wow!!!! Really, really nice. And 5 minutes from your house! How wonderful.
on July 5, 2008 at 1:35 am | Reply Mary

Beautiful sky pictures! I love clouds and those are wonderful with the flowers down below. Such great color!
on July 6, 2008 at 4:14 am | Reply Marie

Beautiful view! You live in a beautiful place :)
on July 6, 2008 at 12:53 pm | Reply Sherry

Thanks to all who visited and viewed my photos. I appreciate all your comments.
Hope you all had a happy 4th! :)
on July 6, 2008 at 2:00 pm | Reply Tom

Oh! dear..
I have missed a few this week.. I know what happened here though.. I got carried away with the post before this one.. I am truely sorry that I missed these two great shots..
on July 6, 2008 at 3:58 pm | Reply Sherry

Hi Tom, thank you for visiting, but you didn’t miss this post. :) You had visited on Friday, and you were the 7th person to comment. But I appreciate your coming back and visiting again.

As always, Sky Watch was fun and thank you for hosting it! :)
on July 7, 2008 at 7:48 am | Reply auringonkukka

beautiful photos!
have a nice week!!
on July 7, 2008 at 10:04 pm | Reply Sherry

Thanks, auringonkukka. Hope you have a nice week too!

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