A Long Walk

[fstopMike]

A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step
~Lao-tzu~

Taken at Newfound Gap in the Smokey Mountains at the Tennessee-North Carolina border.

[Fred flyfisher]

Great shot Mike. I love the name of that trail... Sweat Heifer Creek Trail. Too funny! Boy does that conjur up some funny images.

[Tenzin'sMom]

That's a long walk, Mike! What a beautiful photo, with the hikers leading us right into the heart of it. It's so very peaceful. I especially love the line of the fence and the lighting. But to tell the truth, I'd rather be in the hot tub in a previous post that I know of -- it's a little too cold for a hike. Thanks for sharing this one.

[pjflan7]

Cool, I have been in that very same spot last year.....Newfound Gap is one of the best places to get up early and sit in the parking lot and wait for the sun to rise.

[zenali]

What a fantastic sign! That is a great shot. Makes me want to pull on my walking boots...

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Mike - this is a stunning photo ... and by using the portrait mode, it gives it a lot of depth .. very well photographed

[SoxAddict]

Beautiful photo MIke. I love the snowy, frosty scene. Seems like it's a long walk ahead for the hikers though! I bet you preferred being in your hot tub!

[Ella1267]

Awesome photo....looks very cold.

[fstopMike]

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Great shot Mike. I love the name of that trail... Sweat Heifer Creek Trail. Too funny! Boy does that conjur up some funny images.

Sounds a lot like a date I once had.....

Originally Posted by Tenzin'sMom

That's a long walk, Mike! What a beautiful photo, with the hikers leading us right into the heart of it. It's so very peaceful. I especially love the line of the fence and the lighting. But to tell the truth, I'd rather be in the hot tub in a previous post that I know of -- it's a little too cold for a hike. Thanks for sharing this one.

I think I'd choose the hot tub, too, though the walk certainly would have been refreshing!

[bascott]

Great capture Mike, the snow on the branches and composition......perfect!