Hot Air and Blue Skies in the Smokies

Some fun regional tourism yields great views and unique sights

Kodak Gold 200 really shined with these colorful balloons

Shelby and I made the trip down to Townsend Tennessee on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for an event unlike many we usually have the opportunity to attend. Naturally, I seized the opportunity to get some great shots.

view from inside

We had a wonderful time getting to ride in the balloons and take in the sights while engaging in some absolutely classic tourist activity. It reminded me of a great American road trip for the 1950s.

Taking the time to finally learn depth of field

The venue was excellent, with an entire fair and wine tasting event all rolled into one area.

some classic roadside americana

This was a wonderful event, and I had a great time. I appreciated the opportunity to continue to hone some of my fundamentals. The relaxed, laid back, adventure gave me ample time to dial in my process, and yielded what I consider to be some of my best work yet.