Smoky Mountain Beauty

More photos of the amazing and gorgeous Smoky Mountains.  We were suppose to check out of our cabin tomorrow by ten but are staying one more night instead of going to Georgia like we did on the way here.  North Carolina and the mountains is just so much more scenic and gorgeous than Georgia.  We couldn't resist.  Tomorrow one last day of hiking in the national park and enjoying the mountains, mother nature and all God's amazing creations.  Back to Florida on Sunday.  It has been an amazing trip, one of my favorites and we will be back in the Fall for sure=).

Today we did the tubing down the river which was two hours of riding the water.  Fun times, but didn't bring my camera and good decision considering we hit a few rough spots and one time I flipped.  Hurt myself pretty bad, but had a great day.  We took the kids to the go karts and arcade in town, then more sightseeing and adventuring.  Here they have tons of my flowers and my favorites hydrangeas, all over.  I took tons of pictures of them but only posting a couple, don't want to bore anyone lol.  Also a few more of the view from our porch of the amazing mountains.  I wish I never had to leave.  One day we will live here or have a cabin for our own.  When I set my mind to something I do what ever I can to make it happen and my husband is the same=).  Off to relax and enjoy the six head shower, we have here in this amazing cabin.

Happy snapping,

Melissa

Our view in the morning from our cabin.

Amazing view!

This view could never get old, and we see it every morning, afternoon and night.  This is where I was when I got my super moon photos.

My favorite flower, hydrangea.

Love the blue ones with yellow in center.

These are pink and purple, gorgeous.

I took so many photos and used different shutter speeds, settings and effects on my camera.  Can't wait to get home and use my photoshop and lightroom=).

Cr8tive Exposure Blog, photography by Melissa Septien Photography

I have a new blog I have put together to showcase some of my photography, photos, post reviews on products from Nikon, Nikkor lenses, accessories for cameras and tips on using Lightroom 5 and other photography talk=).  I am also a member of Clickin Moms and have a instagram account full of photos of my life, photos and work.  Please check out my new blog and be sure to follow it.  Also if you are a fellow photographer I would love to connect with others for help, tips and knowledge.  Thank you and below are some photos I have taken on my vacation.

Be sure to enter my Crack Hair sample contest also, three prizes will be given away later this week.


Happy Snapping

Melissa

Fontana Lake in North Carolina, we did a speed boat ride.  It was a fun time=)  

View on drive from Fontana Lake to Fontana Dam

Hubby's favorite part of the day adventures, Fontana Dam, Natural electricity.  Amazing Dam and a lot of amazing views.  Highly recommend this as a must see when you visit NC

Hubby had me take a ton of photos of the Fontana Dam, I have more on my instagram and photo blog.

We stumbled upon an amazing quiet road of the paved path inside of the National Park while driving.  Trying to find some Bears but no luck so far this trip.  Last year we saw bears while hiking to Laurel Falls and at Cade's Cove in TN at the Smoky Mountain National Park

Cr8tive Exposre

All Photos taken by Melissa Septien with a Nikon Camera while on vacation in North Carolina.  No use of these photos is permitted without permission, thank you

A couple photos from Smoky Mountain National Park NC TN and Supermoon

Below are a couple photos I took today in smoky mountain national park and some of my super moon shots from Saturday night and then some moon shots from Monday night over the Smoky Mountains. You can check out more of my photography at www.cr8tiveexposurephotography.blogspot.com.

I will have posts on trends, contest updates and more usual stuff next week when I return from my amazing vacation. Hope everyone is having a great week:).

Melissa

North Carolina, in pixels:). Photos of Smoky Mountains

Here are a few photos I took today, some with my iPhone and a few with my Nikon. Loving the photo opportunities here in good old mother nature. There is nothing greater than God's creations:).

We went to the Smoky mountain National Park by Cherokee in North Carolina today, went hiking and climbed 165 steps to the bridge to view the Mingo Falls:). We also hiked to a small old farm area with crops, gardens and old cabins. Got some great photos of pigs, chickens, the waterfall and river/stream.

It is just so gorgeous words can't describe. Our cabin is like a dream, at the top of a mountain off a gravel steep road. It is three levels, with plenty of room for our family of four. My girls are having a great time:). They love the outdoors and so do I, I was born in New Hampshire and lived in Maine, have a lot of family in northern states so to me this is a dream.

I have big dreams to own a vacation home and one day move to this area. I love Florida and my hubby loves his job. I hope to pursue photography and have a job I am passionate about. I love it, my family cracks jokes calling me the paparazzi or mamarazzi lol. I will take photos of anything and everything:). I am trying to get the lighting down and different shutter speeds, background effects and more.

I like to educate myself and practice a lot, I believe practicing makes perfect and for me it's fun to practice. I love taking photos of my children:). They are the best to me and my heart. In life family is so important and photography allows us to capture all those special moments as keepsakes and memories. Amazing. Sometimes a simple photo takes my breath away and that is what inspires me:).

Enjoy my photos and love to hear feed back and comments. These have not been edited or touched up at all, only feature I have used is some I placed a watermark and one I used antique filter.

Everyone have a fabulous week:). Enjoy God's creations and mother nature it is summer, so much time to enjoy life.