Leighton Smith

While leisurely riding through the scenic Cades Cove loop in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, I spotted this creek. The humidity and temperature were high this day, and the time was late afternoon. The sun and weather conditions were at the perfect combination to create this gorgeous effect of the sun rays peeking through the trees. I couldn’t pass up this amazing photo opportunity. Even though I’ve traveled to Europe, Canada and the Bahamas, I am determined to find and appreciate the beauty of my home, East Tennessee, and this photograph cemented that love.