Thanks to the inspiration in John Batdorff's latest blog post, "Put on your boots and shoot," I learned that sometimes pre-visualization can get in the way of the image you're really looking for.
Finding and following your own creative path can be a tough journey in today's world. Sharing similarities and celebrating differences can help you.
After a good first day of shooting, I headed back to Cades Cove to try my luck again, but it seemed to have run out. In the afternoon, I drove the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and came across an old cemetery being restored.