by JB | Oct 24, 2016 | Fuji, Fuji X-T2, Smoky Mountains
Rad Drew and I are finishing our pre-tour scouting as we get ready for our group to arrive today. Yesterday we decided to end our day in Cades Cove. I’ve been to Sparks Lane many times, and, each time is just as magical. This time was no...
by JB | Apr 29, 2016 | Smoky Mountains
I believe this was my 12th trip to the Smoky Mountains. Some ask, “why go back so many times?” My response is, I love the Smokies. It is one of my favorite east coast locations. The conditions are different each time I go. I bring photographic maturity...
by JB | May 1, 2014 | B&W, Color, Creative, Smoky Mountains
I love this picture in color, AND, I love it in B&W. I asked my wife which she liked best, she said, “I like them both, however, they each evoke a different emotion. They create two very different moods. The color is full of life...
by JB | Apr 29, 2014 | B&W, Smoky Mountains
Here is another black & white image from Sparks Lane. As I continue to explore the Smokies in black and white, I am pleased with what I’m seeing. Remember to click on the image to make it much bigger. A fun side note. We ate lunch one day at the wonderful...
by JB | Apr 25, 2014 | B&W, Smoky Mountains
This image was a bit of a surprise. I liked what I saw through the viewfinder as a color image, however, when I opened the file in Lightroom, I began to play with it as a monochromatic version. The surprise was how much I liked it as a b&w...
