Great Smoky Mountains and the Tremont Institute

The Tremont Institute offers a variety of programs right in the Great Smoly Mountain National Park. Their "mission is to deliver experiential learning for youth, educators, and adults through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching and leadership."

I've been there now three times for the photography workshops. They offer a "Springtime in the Smokies" workshop (generally a weekend around mid-April) and an "Autumn Brilliance" workshop near the end of October - beginning of November. Next year's dates are already set, April 11, 2025 - April 14, 2025 and October 31, 2025 - November 3, 2025, respectively. The workshops are a great chance to get away from it all, learn something about photography and have a good time with other like minded photographers.

This past year they added a Writers Conference which sounds really interesting. A 2025 conference has its dates set too. Check out their page to see if any of their programs are of interest to you.

In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite photos I took during this November's "Autumn Brilliance" workshop.


Spruce Flats Waterfall

Rushing Water and Rock

The Swirl

Ruins

Brilliance in the Fog

Ending the Year in a Fog

After being below 0 F and now about 60 F, it makes for some fog in the river valley. Add in a little bit of mist, and I decided to go for it...until the rain poured down upon me :(



Camp Dennison, Ohio

Camp Dennison, Ohio

Camp Dennison, Ohio

Camp Dennison, Ohio

Fog in Black and White

I've been thinking of photographs in groups lately; paths, photos out plane windows, etc. Being able to go back and find photos I know I've taken over the past 15+ yrs is making me realize how important it is to consistently keyword everything. I'm wishing I did it better in the past, but it's a note I'll make for myself and add to my photography New Year resolutions.



The Golden Gate

Foothills Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Riverside Park, Milford Ohio