Before and After
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Taken at relatively the same spot at about four hours apart from each other. The top was during the morning; the bottom was just before noon. Quite a differance!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Vanishing Ramp
Vanishing Ramp
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
The ramp to the Clingman's Dome Observatory engulfed in fog. Actual visibility was about 25 feet at this point.
I caught you, Leo!
I caught you, Leo!
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
You would think that damaging a sign in a national park would be a federal offence. Frankly, all it caused was curiousity among most people as to how someone could reach over and carve their name on a metal sign that is about 7 feet away from the rails. The signs all need to be replaced, however.
Creepy Burnt Forest
Creepy Burnt Forest
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Somewhere on the Clingman's Dome trail to the observatory, I found this creepy site. Kind of looks like a set a B-Horror Film, doesn't it?
Spooky Smoky Mountain Forest
Spooky Smoky Mountain Forest
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Somewhere on Clingman's Dome along the trail to the observatory. It's creepier in person, as there was not a sound in the air and no wind blowing at the time.
Visibility Test
Visibility Test
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
In case you are wondering about the scale, that's about 30 feet in front of me before all I saw was fog. Farther up the trail, visibility got to be no more than 20 feet at best.
A Draining Fountain
A Draining Fountain
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
From what I remember, this is the drain for the upper area of the Newfound Gap Look Out. When it rains, it creates a fountain that empties into a storm drain that empties into a creek somewhere down the mountain.
They Call Them The Smokies For A Reason
They Call Them The Smokies For A Reason
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
The morning fog just adds to the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, as well as give it their name.
Rocky Top Creek
Rocky Top Creek
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
The only shot out of several at this stop that didn't come out too blurry for my taste.
Little House of Pancakes
Little House of Pancakes
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
I'm a bit surprised how well that turned out. Looks way too professional for someone that was on vacation and thought the sign looked cute.
Into The Morning Sun
Into The Morning Sun
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
My Black & White Photo I teacher is going to kill me if he find out that I shot this while aiming directly into the sun through that tree.
Smoky Mountain Sun Rise
Smoky Mountain Sun Rise
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
The dawn as seen from our first-floor balcony
The Old A&W Drive In
The Old A&W Drive In
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
And the best part is this location is still up and running!
Factory Outlet Mall
Factory Outlet Mall
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Not so much a Factory as it is an Outlet Mall. But, hell, most of the stores had up to 75% off anything in their inventory!
A Dime A Dozen
A Dime A Dozen
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
One of many mini-golf courses that line the main road of Pigeon Forge, each trying to out-do the other. We didn't play. We just looked.
Relaxed and Bored
Relaxed and Bored
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
If you click on the image, you'll be brought to the host page on flickr. There you will see some notes I put in, such as the book my sister is reading and what was on the end table next to my dad.
Pigeon Forge Graveyard
Pigeon Forge Graveyard
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
I find it very uncomfortable that we had to pass this on are way to and from Dollywood. It's kind of a bad sign, you know? And accross the street from this is a resort hotel and golf course.
Dollywood Grits Mill
Dollywood Grits Mill
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Hey, that's what the sign said when I took its picture!
Flame and Metal
Flame and Metal
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
A foundry melting metal and what appears to be a ruined melting pot of metal. I wonder what happened to cause such a mess.
The American Angel in a Sad Display
The American Angel in a Sad Display
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
It feels kind of creepy how this bald eagle is glowing in this picture, but when I took this picture, it was in the shade. It was the closest I'll ever get to such a huge bird of prey, but at the same time it made me sad to see it locked up in a netted aviary for people to stare at and take pictures of. Why I took a picture myself, I don't know. Still, I'm glad I did, or else I wouldn't have something this strange, this beautiful, and yet so sad at the same time.
Tennessee Tornado's Loop
Tennessee Tornado's Loop
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
The first think you see upon entering where the queue starts. And the last thing I'll see of the ride I'll never ride thanks to Mother Nature.
Tennessee Tornado
Tennessee Tornado
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
The sign of the ride I will never ride thanks to a thunder storm.
The Ghost of Blazing Fury
The Ghost of Blazing Fury
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
I think I caught a ghost on film! Or maybe I just shot this at a bad angle and into the light.
Daredevil Falls
Daredevil Falls
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
This is what happens when you try to take a picture while the line is moving with a disposible camera in a queue that is designed for a single-file line.
Help When You Need To Go
Help When You Need To Go
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
I thought i was funny how this was right next to the restrooms. I had to get a shot of it.
Spongebob Squarepants Turbo Action Ride
Spongebob Squarepants Turbo Action Ride
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
It's not a ride. It's a 3D IMAX movie with moving chairs.
Classic Car
Classic Car
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
I kind of wish this wasn't in a theme park, but if I didn't tell you, you would know.
Rockin' Roadway
Rockin' Roadway
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
This car ride had a very funny loading station. It looks like a car dealership from the era the area is themed to. The ironic thing is, if you look hard enough, you can find real dealership buildings that look like this.
Smoky Mountain Rampage
Smoky Mountain Rampage
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Yes, that's from the back of the line. Yes, it was that long. No, I'm not kidding.
Thunderhead Track
Thunderhead Track
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
This isn't with a wide-angle lens. The area dead ends at an area where the tracks wrap around in a cup-like formation. Incidently, this is also the smoking area.
Quarter Showers
Quarter Showers
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
These actually work. For a quarter, you can actually get a showering of water for about 30 seconds. Great for cooling off during a hot day, as well as the usual tourist photo spot.
Thunderhead Bird Houses
Thunderhead Bird Houses
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
These are scattered all over the Thunderhead Gap area of Dollywood. Some actually house birds!
Spider Web
Spider Web
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Someone really needs to clean up the facade of this building. Or at least the railing.
What are you looking at, pal?
What are you looking at, pal?
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
A stray cat came by and decided he was going to cool off in our first-floor balcony despite the whole "No Pets Allowed" sign. Thankfully, the balcony in our room is screened off from bugs, so it never got in.
Flower no. 4
Flower no. 4
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.
Flowers from a rather pathetic looking landscaping in front of a hotel we were staying at. Seriously, the plant looked like it was dying.
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