The following photos were taken at Cades Cove, Smoky Mountains National Park.
History and culture of Cades Cove can be found on the Wikipedia website at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cades_Cove
Camera: Nikon D3s, 24-85mm f2.8 lens, Moose Peterson Circular polarizing + warming filter, Gitzo tripod + Arca Swiss ball head; ISO at 200, Manual Exposure Mode, Manual Focus