Appalachian Trail, Heading North from Newfound Gap

I haven't done all that many scenic shots this spring, having focused mostly on wildflower portraits and closeups. But here is a classic shot that I couldn't pass up. This is the entrance, heading north, to the Appalachian trail from the scenic overlook at Newfound Gap at the top of Newfound Gap Rock in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It had been a long day of hiking and exploring, followed by some sight-seeing near Clingman's Dome. On the way back into town, we stopped here to check out the view. The moon was in a good spot for this shot, so I decided to give it a try. It was just after 7 PM on April 10, 2006.