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Smoky Mountain Photos - Buz Kiefer

The hour belongs to the fog and kingfishers that move above the stream softer than a lover’s sigh. And I am among them, their guest, trying to freeze these precious moments, trying to hold them forever in bits of digital code. I am never satisfied with the results. An image can not capture the feel of clean, crisp air on your arms and face or the unique smell of a wild place. It is as futile as trying to photograph freedom but I try, I try.
Buz Kiefer


These Photos are copyrighted and registered and my not be used for any purpose without express and special approval. Please contact A Grain of Sand, Inc. for further information at bkiefer5@comcast.net.
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joseantonio PM reply 09-May-2012 10:36
Beautiful place nicely showed
neal parisi PM reply 02-May-2012 15:28
Very nice collection of images.
I think you've captured the clean, crisp air.
Lampridis Dimitris PM reply 02-May-2012 15:19
Excellent Collection !!! My Compliments *****
ArminB PM reply 27-Apr-2012 20:24
add my vote!
GeneWard PM reply 26-Apr-2012 23:37
beautiful work, a very impressive gallery
Dawn PM reply 03-Apr-2012 13:52
Your photos capture so beautifully a place I have never been but can see the beauty of it through the eye of your camera...If you have felt and smelled the clean, crisp air or the smell of wild deer and bear, or autumn leaves of a place like this then you can imagine what it is like as you look at the images.
Bracciodiferro PM reply 11-Feb-2012 18:53
What a beautiful work! BV
Paolo
Ria de Nijs PM reply 09-Dec-2011 16:21
Great gallery. Every photo a jewel.Perfect! BV
Sam Stevenson PM reply 01-Nov-2011 17:30
Beautiful gallery.
neal parisi PM reply 20-Oct-2011 19:19
Stunning collection, nice techniques.
Vickie BROWN PM reply 21-Aug-2011 09:02
Wonderful gallery with the great images!
Pamela Parton PM reply 18-Dec-2010 14:00
Beautiful gallery of a beautiful place. V
John Cravatta PM reply 02-Dec-2010 13:39
Beautiful Gallery. Thanks for the memories of when I was there!
Michel Duval PM reply 02-Dec-2010 13:34
Absolutly superb gallery. Splendid colours of landscapes. V
Pamela Parton PM reply 30-Nov-2010 17:25
Beautiful album here...Love the images you've captured of a beautiful place. V
Bart Aldrich PM reply 09-Nov-2010 16:25
Beautiful country and images!
g fitzgerald PM reply 12-Aug-2010 23:42
You bring forth in your photographs everything I love about western NC. It is an area of great beauty, a place that gives peace to the inner self. I was raised in Franklin, NC and lived there for many years. Regardless of where I am, the mountains of western NC are a part of me. Glad I found your gallery, what a fantastic job you do.
Pat Leo 24-Mar-2010 20:10
Your pctures. Are beautifulas poetic as your statement about Rodan my friend said he expected Shakespear next butu have no campfire,no coke bottles to melt and no booze guess who?
kobby Dagan PM reply 27-Jan-2010 18:41
Grate gallery , well done !
bill friedlander PM reply 19-Nov-2009 01:04
This is an outstanding gallery Buz. Photography at its best. Big V
Barbara Heide PM reply 10-Nov-2009 12:58
brilliant collection, full of outstanding captures... V
stoge PM reply 08-Nov-2009 12:18
Great Gallery Buz! Beautiful Place! V
Richard G. Thompson PM reply 08-Nov-2009 03:06
Excellent gallery Buz but aren't you a little too close to Mother Bear? V
Jim Coffman PM reply 04-Nov-2009 16:50
This is a wonderful gallery with so many beautiful images I a place so dear to my heart. It makes me want to pack up and go back today. BV for a outstanding gallery that I will return to many times.
William Hartshorn PM reply 24-Oct-2009 00:24
Amazing Gallery!! ~GMV~
http://www.pbase.com/wghartshorn/autumn_light
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 24-Jun-2009 13:32
This gallery is full of treasures. Wish I could vote again.
Jack Pluis 15-May-2009 20:47
Wow!Great pictures Buz!
In the Netherlands they say "ik krijg kippenvel, geweldig!"
There are pictures, they give me chicken skin, some of them are so realistic.
I think, these beautiful pictures of nature, that you show, are not yet finished.
There is so much beauty, that nature does show to us. (Only if we see)
It is not only the music who gives memory a shortcut, also some of these pictures do the same.
Thanks for this trip into the window of your mind.
With kind regards,
Jack Pluis.
Irina Zakh PM reply 02-Apr-2009 20:59
WoW, this is amazing gallery. Stumbled upon it researching my trip to Smoky Mountain Park. Now I want to go there even more and as soon as possible. True artistry! Big VOTE!
dond PM reply 24-Mar-2009 13:16
Once again I have returned to your galleries and I'm not disappointed. You are an excellent photographer. I love your Smoky Mts. photos.
I'm from Bluefield, WV where the mts. are also a large factor in life.
Don
Christian Frisquet PM reply 24-Mar-2009 05:16
Splendid gallery ! Love your commitment to the nature and freedom. Big vote vVv
Gilles Navet PM reply 12-Mar-2009 13:44
Une collection unique d'images aussi belle que technique.
Le nombre d'image d'une telle qualité prouve le talent du photographe
Bravo V
Gilles
Alex Uchôa PM reply 10-Mar-2009 14:13
A true inspirational gallery. A deserved vote!
Laurent André PM reply 10-Mar-2009 12:43
vvv. 52 pages of Gems. that's it.
karinvogt PM reply 10-Mar-2009 10:26
I really enjoyed this gallery, keep up the good work.
William Riker 09-Mar-2009 13:41
We have made at least 20 trips to the Smokys and have volumes of photos. These are fantastic. BILL
Anna Pagnacco PM reply 09-Mar-2009 03:38
A pleasure to go through these wonderful images, excellent light and atmosphere! ( V ) Anna
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad PM reply 05-Mar-2009 15:24
Such a prolific collection of wonderful photos of this little corner of the world. V
firstbrook PM reply 05-Mar-2009 14:36
116 Images added since my last visit here Buz
every one as good as the last,a never ending
beauty recorded here........great photography
Pawel PM reply 05-Mar-2009 13:07
Beautifull photoes!
Huge showcase!
BV!
luis afonso PM reply 04-Mar-2009 17:34
There are so many good photos in this gallery that I don't even know where to start... I love your shots that include mist. You always manage to present a lot of emotion on them. And that's very hard in landscape photography. You are indeed an incredible talented photographer. Maybe you want to split this gallery into two or more, do some editing job to create more coherent galleries. You completely overwhelmed me with the quantity here. :) [v]
rfu PM reply 04-Mar-2009 13:38
Great images! rfu
Kim PM reply 04-Mar-2009 13:37
Beautifull gallery!! a pleasure to view!! V.
Regards, Kim
Quy Tran PM reply 13-Feb-2009 18:09
Great work! V
Kennedy Koblin Photography PM reply 05-Jan-2009 00:21
What a beautiful gallery. Your shots are so sharp and clear...Love the color.

Great work!
Kennedy Koblin Photography PM reply 05-Jan-2009 00:20
What a beautiful gallery. Your shots are so sharp and clear...Love the color.

Great work!
Jean D PM reply 22-Jun-2008 04:00
WOW!Every image in this gallery is awesome! The enormous time that you spent putting this gallery together has taken a lot of hard work, patience and perseverance! Thank you for sharing these with us!! Beautiful work, Buz! GMV.
Bill Warren PM reply 24-Apr-2008 03:07
Tremendous collection of western NC back road images. Voted
Betty Shelton 13-Apr-2008 20:05
Hi Buz, The strawberry bush is called "Heart's A Bustin". You have some great shots. These Smokies are beautiful if you catch them at the right time......www.Smokymountainphotos.com
Jack Sofield PM reply 13-Mar-2008 15:00
Hi Buz,
Good to see your work again. You certainly have not lost your touch. Very good, outstanding and beautiful work.
Jack Seymour, TN
susan hiatt PM reply 12-Mar-2008 13:39
I live in a small town, Mount Airy, N.C. not to far from your Smoky Mountain area and have been there many times. Clingman's dome, Cades Cove and many other areas call me home! Your pictures are just like real life.....you are an excellent photographer, an eye for perfection. thanks for "returning" and sharing the words at the beginning ..you are a poet also.
Robin Reid PM reply 07-Mar-2008 21:39
Welcome back Buz!
Jose Canovas PM reply 04-Mar-2008 22:25
A real pleasure get back to rediscover your gallery. I see new subtle things that I miss before. Very fine work, Buz!
Gérard Koehl PM reply 03-Mar-2008 21:15
Je suis sous le charme de vos photos... Cette galerie est magnifique. Bravo
PauloCGama PM reply 02-Mar-2008 23:45
V
awesome gallery! awesome shots.
cheers
Steve Morris PM reply 29-Feb-2008 19:12
Buz, this gallery is an inspiration. Despite what you say in your introduction you have captured the feel of the clean crisp mountain air, by emotion if nothing else!! Big vote!
Susanne v. Schroeder PM reply 28-Feb-2008 14:00
An expression of love and beauty - as good as it can get. A joy to view!!
SageCreek Images PM reply 26-Feb-2008 17:40
The superlatives expressed by the individuals who have viewed this gallery are all quite accurate. This is an amazing collection of images that represent your area and express a love for the beauty found there in. The quality of each image is beyond compare, I have always admired your ability to include the natural light in each of your images.
To just add a vote to this Gallery doesn't express or seem to give a true recognition of the time and effort in the making of these images..
brenda Hamilton 25-Feb-2008 00:20
STUNNING! With hours of typing to do and a hard deadline to meet, I was nonetheless so captivated by your exquisitely beautiful images of the Smokies that I couldn't do anything until I had looked at EVERY one. Thank you for every moment you worked to capture this much beauty. These are the best I have ever seen!
Brenda Hamilton
Jaime González PM reply 22-Feb-2008 22:36
It appears you have a natural gift for capturing the true beauty of nature. This gallery is really amazing, my compliments.
Karen 04-Jan-2008 21:17
Wow, Buz! These photos are beautiful and show off the beauty of the Smokeys indeed! I used to live in the Nantahala area, just outside of Bryson City. I miss that place terribly! I looked at every one of the photos you have posted here and I must say that I am now, more than ever before, homesick for those mountains! I am going to have to make time for a getaway. Thank you for sharing your Smokies with me and many countless others! May God continue to bless you with the love of His creation and the keen eye He gave you with the abillities of preserving these moments forever!
Zach 04-Jan-2008 04:57
Tut de lor!
Rebecca 07-Dec-2007 20:42
These were beautiful photographs! Thank you for sharing them.
Guest PM reply 02-Oct-2007 14:11
Excellent work!
CreativeWiseGal PM reply 25-Aug-2007 13:24
Buz, your photos of the NC/TN mountain area are breath-taking. I've been a lifelong visitor to the Burnsville, NC area. Currently have a friend who runs Nantahala Outdoor Center in your vicinity. Your photos prompt me to pack my bags and head that way for a cooler vacation than in the flatlands! Let me know if you ever want to sell... I'd love to live in your area :-)
Cheryl 21-Aug-2007 02:38
Your pictures are absolutely awsome. I love the smokeys and these take me back to feeling like I am there. Wonderful work.
Karen Hoyt PM reply 19-Aug-2007 17:28
Love all of your photos. they are amazing. Thanks for the tips. We were up before light to make Cades Cove. Saw 3 photographers taking shots of deer that day . We wondered if one of them were you.
alfredo camba jr. PM reply 18-Aug-2007 10:02
Very interesting gallery. Fantastic images. Vote!
don nieman PM reply 11-Aug-2007 18:25
Congratulations on this fine gallery and for being included in the PBase Nature galleries. Beautiful work!
flowsnow PM reply 06-Aug-2007 13:36
Impressive.......well done Buz.
JuvyGeir Thue-Nilsen PM reply 28-Jun-2007 11:15
Excellent work! thanks for sharing them. ~V~
suriya nuntasukhon PM reply 24-Jun-2007 15:52
very beautiful work
Liz Bickel PM reply 21-Jun-2007 04:59
Stunning gallery!
Guest PM reply 21-Jun-2007 03:53
Love your gallery. All the photographs are amazing! Very pleasant to look at :).
Guest PM reply 08-Jun-2007 03:43
Wonderful Site. JT
Marie 29-May-2007 04:27
Epoustouflante galerie, une merveille d'effets et de couleurs. Merci
Simon Chandler PM reply 22-May-2007 06:16
This is an awesome gallery. So many beautiful and colorful images, it will take me a long time to go through them. Excellent work! V
southernshots99 PM reply 21-May-2007 13:28
I have been here many times, and I know what you mean by the beauty and the smell of the outdoors. You have really managed to capture the spirit of this magical place, this is an excellent gallery. Voted
Niecy
Heidi Knutson 18-May-2007 05:17
YOU ARE THE KING OF PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 15-May-2007 21:38
This gallery is absolute stunning, vote,Rosemarie :o)
John Florning PM reply 15-May-2007 18:03
Hi Buz. This are som very, very beautiful shots of a high quality. I just love images with this sharpnes and with this amazing light. You are a number one! Voted!
kyoung kim photography PM reply 15-May-2007 12:27
beautiful gallery.. composition and light are just amazing. well done.~ big v
Ali Majdfar PM reply 14-May-2007 11:30
Fabulous collection, GMV
flowsnow PM reply 12-May-2007 19:15
Absolutely gorgeous shots and many many pictures! V
Brent Powell PM reply 15-Apr-2007 17:04
My favorite place on planet earth, beautiful gallery.
Roaming Gnome PM reply 04-Apr-2007 12:24
Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
fotabug PM reply 03-Apr-2007 21:49
This is a wonderful gallery! You live is a gorgeous area of the US. Thanks for showing it to us.
Ron Asp PM reply 02-Apr-2007 09:23
Thanks Buz for sharing an outstanding gallery...Voted
Robbie D70 PM reply 24-Mar-2007 23:33
Buz im glad you get the recognition you deserve for this amazing gallery. Your photography is superb and you please and inspire many. Thanks, GMV.
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 06-Mar-2007 14:31
In my opinion, this is THE best gallery on pbase. Wish I can vote again.
Michel Carlué PM reply 03-Mar-2007 13:36
An extraordinary gallerie, full of natural beauty, rich colors, superb lightning and nice compositions
Big congratulations for a wonderful work Buz
I add you to my favorites
Martha Albuquerque PM reply 27-Feb-2007 22:36
Wow, what a beautiful collection, Buz! I am delighted with so many beauty here, my vote!
Guest PM reply 26-Feb-2007 21:57
So many amazing images and so many more for me to look at I have only been to page two of this gallery and can not believe the impact of each and every one of these images. I will be returning later to see them all. This is awesome. You must spend hours in the field. I respect the time and effort you have put into your photography. Voted and best regards. Thanks for sharing these with the rest of us.
G.Pietro Munaretto PM reply 25-Feb-2007 08:23
Excellent image!
Arno Meintjes Wildlife PM reply 20-Feb-2007 06:11
VOTED. Arno
Marcos 31-Jan-2007 00:43
Suas fotos são maravilhosas, muito lindo.
Guest 31-Jan-2007 00:42
Suas fotos são maravilhosas, muito lindo.
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 29-Jan-2007 15:40
Your photography is very inspiring, Buz. I studied nature/wildlife photography, but I think I've learned more from viewing your photos than I did in the classroom.
Guest PM reply 27-Jan-2007 22:53
These images are absolutely stunning. Voted!!!!
To view my work visit:
http://www.pbase.com/ShawnKraus
Derek von Briesen PM reply 27-Jan-2007 00:16
Buz,
Many thanks for so many kinds comments of late. And your galleries just never cease to amaze and enthrall me!! I've done a few drives in the Smokies and have always considered it to be one of my favorite regions in the entire country. Oh, how I dream at the opportunity to photograph it someday. How wonderfully fortunate you are to access it like you do and to be able to capture so many moods & seasons. Anytime you want to make a deal--my Southwest for your Smoky Mountains--let the guiding begin!!
All the best,
Derek von Briesen
Örvar Atli PM reply 23-Jan-2007 22:49
Excellent Gallery with varied pictures. I wonder if it could be split into subgalleries. Vote
Donald Verger PM reply 22-Jan-2007 22:30
AMAZING!!!!! vote! such stunningly gorgeous gorgeous images Buz!

wow!
maximzar PM reply 17-Jan-2007 13:58
Amazing pictures, Buz! It's takes much time to investigate hole gallery, but I surely do this! Huge VOte
Christine P. Newman PM reply 09-Dec-2006 02:34
Neat style. You definitely know how to find what is beautiful when you go in the forest.
Enny PM reply 30-Nov-2006 16:03
They all are stunning so vote for all.
Michel CORBOZ PM reply 25-Nov-2006 14:18
Quel galerie magnifique. C'est toujours avec un immense plaisir que je reviens voir tes chefs d'oeuvres.
À chaque fois je suis émerveillé par tes sujets, tes clins d'oeil à la nature, qui semble omniprésente près de chez toi.
Continue à nous en mettre plein la vue , nous serons toujours tes fidèles spectateurs.

Michel et le club des fans de Buz Kiefer
Xavit PM reply 24-Nov-2006 17:46
Fantastic gallery! Great Photos. V
wernere01 PM reply 17-Nov-2006 19:31
It´s always a great pleasure to stroll through this gallery again and again, Buz. And a never ending source of inspiration too. Also a big surprise for me, that I haven´t voted for this before. Big vote!
Jan Wisniowski PM reply 17-Nov-2006 14:27
Wow! This is a beautiful gallery! Can't believe I missed it! Very well done, beautiful colors and wonderful! V
marie-jose wolff PM reply 17-Nov-2006 10:32
Wonderful gallery with marvellous landscapes pictures.
great light and composition !
Every picture is stunning!
firstbrook PM reply 04-Nov-2006 19:38
A massive gallery of 495 images to date.....beautifully exposed and composed......very nice use of light and colour......V
Marcos 03-Nov-2006 17:03
Very beautiful, muito bonitas suas fotos, você é um cara de sorte por poder estar nestes locais para tirar estas fotos, e nós também temos muita sorte por ter você para nos mostrar estes locais maravilhosos. Parabéns!
paularino PM reply 01-Nov-2006 00:14
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Really wonderful gallery! I tend to enjoy your selection of subjects and how you capture such beautiful colors - You are where I wish I can be some day! I used to stand next to John Shaw and Bill Campbell sometimes when they were taking some pictures, I'd go with a great friend that was learning, so they got me hooked into buying a camera and trying my own. Voted!

If you have some time, please feel free to stop on by and see if you like anything!

http://www.pbase.com/paularino/great_smoky_mountains
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Lynne Williams PM reply 27-Oct-2006 22:00
Love this gallery! Too many great pictures too comment on each! Love the wildlife and the beauty of the great place you live! Thanks for sharing! Lynne
Karen Moen PM reply 25-Oct-2006 13:35
This is an incredible gallery--one of my favorites. The color is vibrant and the wildlife images are inspiring. Well done. Voted.
Brad Troy Photography PM reply 23-Oct-2006 00:37
Great gallery. You have taken a lot of great photographs here. May I suggest creating some subgalleries to help making viewing a bit easier (autumn, winter, wildlife, flora, etc). I'll mark this gallery to keep looking back. Voted.
Guest PM reply 20-Oct-2006 14:57
I love to travel this way ... Such a look at this area ... Felt like I was following you around ... You looked at just the things I would have looked at and so well done ... Thanks for doing this and sharing it I'll be back many times even if I manage to get there myself ... John S. Voted
Nunes BEIRAO - PHOTO PM reply 29-Sep-2006 12:48
Well... everything was already said. In fact, you have here a fantastic album, executed with a skilfulness perfection. Your use of lighting is almost magic. My congratulations, and a big vote!
Nunes
Cindy PM reply 29-Sep-2006 03:32
A wonderful gallery, I enjoyed my stay and it brought back wonderful memories from our visit there. It is a beautiful place and how wonderful it must be to live there and be able to visit anytime you desire. You captured it's essence perfectly.
Rob & Amy Lavoie PM reply 16-Sep-2006 19:12
Just wonderful work
wayne_n PM reply 14-Sep-2006 06:03
Beautiful images Buz! RichardR provided your link, and I'm very glad he did. Incredible stuff!
Guest PM reply 06-Sep-2006 00:07
Congratulations on an outstanding gallery! I have saved this in my favourites. Voted.
Guest PM reply 04-Sep-2006 04:10
This is without a doubt one of the most awesome galleries on all of PBase! GMV
Don Alexander 20-Aug-2006 21:39
Your work is excellent. I have viewed all 39 webb pages. I love all of your pictures. Do you have an album or calendar for sale?
Guest PM reply 12-Aug-2006 06:53

Your work is quite astonishing!

You have done absolutely wonderful work and I will place your gallery in my favourites list.

Best Regards

Tad Janocinski Australia VOTED
Bill Gallagher PM reply 10-Aug-2006 20:36
Buz, one of the most impressive galleries I have seen on PBase. Keep up the good work.
Al Chesworth PM reply 10-Aug-2006 19:32
This is an amazing gallery, with pictures of the very best quality.
Brilliant photography. VOTED.
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 09-Aug-2006 13:41
It's a pity we can only vote once!!! This is one of my favorite pbase galleries. Outstanding pictures, Buz.
papajim PM reply 09-Aug-2006 13:16
This gallery grows and grows with the finest quality nature pictures. I absolutely love the area and get back as often as I can. Thank you for the constant reminders.
Niki Conolly PM reply 04-Aug-2006 22:11
Stunning gallery Buz! You really capture E. TN at its best. Love your text at the beginning of the gallery. Perfect! v
Ania Baturo PM reply 04-Aug-2006 17:45
Wow... beautiful, amazing, excellent pictures. GREAT WORK :)
Petri Lopia PM reply 04-Aug-2006 17:39
Great work... absolutely great work. So beautiful colours.
Jeremy Drobnick PM reply 02-Aug-2006 02:50
very impressive. i love this park...you do a great job capturing it. thanks for sharing
William Hartshorn PM reply 01-Aug-2006 21:49
Buz.......I've explored this great park and the way that you have captured it....
Great eye and composition!!!
ArminB PM reply 31-Jul-2006 08:52
I'm coming back 'too often' :o) plz count my vote for this wonderful gallery!
Sabina Salihbasic PM reply 27-Jul-2006 20:50
"... And I am among them, their guest, trying to freeze these precious moments, trying to hold them forever in bits of digital code. I am never satisfied with the results..."
I would say you are not among them, you more seem to be part of them and your soul and eye seem to have perfectly fit into the nature and its beauty. And don't be unsatisfied, be proud, beacuse yes, your images can and do capture "...the feel of clean, crisp air on your arms and face or the unique smell of a wild place..." I can feel them, i can smell them and I think many of pbasers do.
Glenn 24-Jul-2006 13:59
My favorite place on earth is always as close as your website...When I'm missing it,I go to your wonderful reflections of my memories....Thank you so much for sharing your talent with me.....Glenn,Kenner,La.....
Guest PM reply 24-Jul-2006 12:26
Fantastic gallery, so many great shots
Rich Westfall PM reply 23-Jul-2006 20:11
Awesome gallery, Buz. Makes me want to come and visit.
Alida Thorpe PM reply 23-Jul-2006 13:26
Wonderful gallery. I enjoyed the variety of photos. I've never been there but think I would put it on the list of places to see because of your photos! Voted!
david123 PM reply 22-Jul-2006 14:44
This is really nice photography. I love the colours, almost appetising; like looking at a bowl of fruit!
Nicki Thurgar PM reply 22-Jul-2006 14:42
Just ran the slideshow of this gallery and it's fantastic - such beautiful scenery captured by you so perfectly! big *V*
Johnny Cobb 19-Jul-2006 20:33
Our family has visited this area many times, and you have captured so many wonderful
moments. You have truly captured the BEAUTY of the SMOKIES!!!
Derek Zoebelein PM reply 07-Jul-2006 16:04
Superb gallery
Ron Asp PM reply 01-Jul-2006 21:38
Buz, thats one pile of photos in this gallery. Spent some time here and it was worth it..Thanks for sharing the outstanding photos...Ron
Linda Hendry PM reply 30-Jun-2006 11:59
Amazing gallery ... you have captured the Smokies beautifully!!!
Kees Terberg PM reply 10-Jun-2006 11:23
Hehehe, no matter how easy you make it seam, the reality of it catches up with my futile efforts to attempt to even come close to capturing any shots of a similar nature. I guess that there is only one way left to overcome this. We will have to meet up sometime and I will have to follow you in your tracks.... Either in the US or in Europe. ;¬)
G.Pietro Munaretto PM reply 07-Jun-2006 19:37
sei un artista,bellissime
Ron Asp PM reply 03-Jun-2006 14:06
Buz, the quality and subject matter of your photos keeps me comming back...All done so nice, thanks for sharing...I will return...Ron
Bob Boisvert PM reply 03-Jun-2006 13:24
I have never been to Smoky Mountains - but now I would like to be there. Wonderful photography, my friend.
JW PM reply 02-Jun-2006 06:15
Sometimes great pictures and galleries inspire me to comment at length, but this gallery is overwhelming. I'm speechless! Just ditto the other many comments. Well done. V
Adrian Reilly PM reply 26-May-2006 16:09
The most amazing gallery ive ever seen, incredible, wow. Well done far too many great images to mention and I enjoyed seeing some of them again. brilliant work Buz, and a huge Vote for this stunning gallery.
MSunderlin PM reply 23-May-2006 14:46
Very nice gallery I enjoyed my tour greatly.
Mark Allin PM reply 20-May-2006 00:40
A truly stunning gallery - your work is now in my favorites!
Scott Miron PM reply 15-May-2006 22:26
Great gallery! I look forward to visiting there one day. GMV
David T. PM reply 10-May-2006 13:28
Buz,
Your growing gallery of "The Smokies" gets more and more impressive every time I visit here.
Thanks for sharing this great body of work.
Regards,
David T
estralita PM reply 08-May-2006 22:23
Wow, this is a beautiful gallery! Every shot is stupendous! GMV
Antoinette G. Lane 07-May-2006 03:11
Buzzy, Your art just blows me away. You are the BEST!
Steve Taylor PM reply 04-May-2006 13:27
Brilliant work, loved these images...voted.
If you get a chance pop over to http://www.pbase.com/bloberoonie your comments would be apprciated.
rick wallace PM reply 04-May-2006 02:24
congratulations on a very impressive gallery. you have a great eye for composition and beauty.
Gilou Jeanneret PM reply 29-Apr-2006 21:19
Une fabuleuse galerie oû les sujets sont mis en valeur par le cadrage et la lumière
Geoff Smith PM reply 28-Apr-2006 12:59
A wonderful mix of nature and landscapes....beautifully done Buz!
rick wallace PM reply 24-Apr-2006 19:50
Outstanding gallery. congratulations. v.
Reflections by Ruth PM reply 24-Apr-2006 06:00
this whole album is fantastic, love it :)
Lin Chia-Yi PM reply 12-Apr-2006 11:01
Excellent photos!!!
Jola Dziubinska PM reply 07-Apr-2006 22:21
I'm back here, Buz, very often. Your photos of The Smoky Mts are brilliant. No wonder you keep shooting, the scenery is so beautiful and unique.
I'd love to go and hike those roads and paths. Maybe, some day...
Thanks for sharing :)
Ron Asp PM reply 04-Apr-2006 15:06
Buz, like the way you did your profile, the photos in Smoky Mountains are excellent..Thanks for sharing so many..Ron
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography PM reply 20-Mar-2006 22:47
Wonderful gallery, a lot of beautiful images.
RichardR PM reply 14-Mar-2006 12:42
A truly outstanding collection of images from the Smokies! If anyone has never been there, this gallery should make them want to visit and enjoy the beauty and wildlife you have portrayed so beautifully! I'm glad I stumbled upon your gallery, not just for the pleasure of viewing your work, but more importantly because I found a new friend!
Best regards,
Dick:)
Antonis Sarantos PM reply 10-Mar-2006 21:10
Condensed beauty!!! bravo.
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 09-Mar-2006 15:39
I keep returning to this gallery. It leaves me speechless.
Roger Richards PM reply 05-Mar-2006 22:51
Magnificent gallery. I can only agree with all the previous comments that you have produced these magic moments wonderfully.
Guest PM reply 01-Mar-2006 00:36
Buz, you truly live in what I would call God's country. What a wonderland for a photographer!!!
Jose Canovas PM reply 28-Feb-2006 12:11
Please follow trying as we appreciate your fine arts very much.
TS. Bok PM reply 27-Feb-2006 13:29
Beautiful gallery.
Kees Terberg PM reply 25-Feb-2006 13:44
Hey Buz, as far as I am aware, you have captured these futile moments that you seek. The magical moments have been captured and reveal the delicate nature of the wilderness. You have indeed portrayed freedom rather than captured it. Freedom remains. You should devide this gallery as unfortunately I am not able to cast another vote on the gallery as a whole and this one deserves to be seen... over and over again.
Yves Dubois PM reply 24-Feb-2006 11:36
wonderful gallery congratulation...
papajim PM reply 23-Feb-2006 12:53
I came back to visit the gallery this morning. I've always loved this area in Tennessee. Your pictures of the region are an excellent tribute to the natural beauty and preservation of local history. Excellent work. Vote
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography PM reply 19-Feb-2006 10:04
wonderful gallery,Buz,my compliments,vote
Katie Chew PM reply 19-Feb-2006 03:21
Beautiful gallery!
1moremile PM reply 14-Feb-2006 10:58
Great gallery. I love the Smokies.
Guest PM reply 10-Feb-2006 15:27
Buz, your galleries have been extremely refreshing! Being in the midst of winter here, I forgot how nice the other three seasons are. Your images are spectacular, thank you for sharing.

Matt
suriya nuntasukhon PM reply 22-Jan-2006 12:54
very beautiful
Michel CORBOZ PM reply 20-Jan-2006 14:11
Bravo Buz pour cette galerie absolument magnifique.
Tes photos rendent hommage à la beauté de la nature.
Tous les photographes comprennent bien ce que tu ressents face à toutes ces beautés;
Impuissant de capturer l'odeur, le goût, le froid et les bruissements sonores alentours.
Mais crois-moi, ton talent arrive à nous faire partager ces clins d'yeux que tu nous envoies à travers le monde et dorénavant, pour ma part, quand j'entendrai parler de Smoky Mountain, je penserai à Buz Kiefer, celui qui nous a fait découvrir ce lieu paradisiaque.
Buddy Gault 16-Jan-2006 20:06
I drive those 32 miles from Cherokee to Gatlinburg many times each year and have for thirty years and I still love the place even more. Your gallery does great justice to the grandeur.
Jose Canovas PM reply 15-Jan-2006 16:48
formidable your precious moments of that infinite nature, please follow trying to freeze more...
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 05-Jan-2006 20:29
My family used to vacation in the Smokey Mtns. These photographs evoke fond memories of those days.
Gary Hebert PM reply 04-Jan-2006 09:33
very beautiful gallery of your backyard Buz... continued good shooting for the new year... :)
Aviv Bovete PM reply 03-Jan-2006 21:51
Wonderful images and colors... you got my vote... ;-)
Feel free to visit my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/avivb
Toronto and Engagement Photography http://www.dmitrimarkine.com PM reply 02-Jan-2006 13:26
great gallery.You've got my vote!
poetry666 PM reply 01-Jan-2006 23:26
An absolute stunner of a gallery Buz. Very, very beautiful images of excellent subjects. Bravo.
Gets a defnite vote from me

Graeme
Bob Foisel PM reply 01-Jan-2006 18:54
Buz Thanks for having this Gallery I Refer to it constantly for Inspiration, just wish it would help, Happy New Year, and keep up the excellent work.
Hilkowie 31-Dec-2005 10:16
Hi Buz.
congrats with this beautiful galerie, stunning.
Blessed and happy 2006, and may you post many more pictures.
Hilko D Wiersema
The Netherlands
Graham Tomlin PM reply 30-Dec-2005 11:22
lovely gallery regards HELEN
Jola Dziubinska PM reply 28-Dec-2005 20:31
Brilliant gallery, absolutely lovely. Voted.
George - Omiros Christakos PM reply 27-Dec-2005 10:43
Everything has been written here Buz. A stunning gallery. Just my congratulations and my vote.
Richard Calmes PM reply 14-Dec-2005 11:49
This is a beautiful collection! The variety of shots, colors, compositions show the world just how beautiful this wonderful park really is!
papajim PM reply 13-Dec-2005 17:53
The number of repeat authors' notes on this comment list confirms that this is a living document and certainly has room for more. Exceptional gallery.
SageCreek Images PM reply 13-Dec-2005 14:08
This is an excellent gallery, each image of impeccable quality....it is a pleasure having you on my favorites list...
Kathy Pedersen PM reply 09-Dec-2005 15:16
Stunning Gallery, I could spend all day looking at your pictures, you have a wonderful eye for Nature and all its beauty!! Voted!
Oleg Chermoshniuk PM reply 01-Dec-2005 06:27
Excellent gallery - so many beautiful images ! Great work ! Voted.
Brian Sartor PM reply 23-Nov-2005 00:51
Super gallery! You have alot of great shots here! I visited the Smokies a few years ago in the Autumn - it was beautiful. This was before I was into taking pictures. Your photos remind me that I need to get back there. Nic job!
Beverly Wickersham PM reply 20-Nov-2005 13:14
What a great gallery. You have captured the area thoroughly. I like the small detail shots, as well as the panoramas.
It is a fabulous travelog of the Smoky Mountains. Your descriptions add so much to the photos. Great job.
carol j. phipps PM reply 19-Nov-2005 15:39
Wonderful Gallery Buz!
Bernard Tse PM reply 19-Nov-2005 14:29
I really envy you living near such a picturesque place. Keeps me coming back for your new additions.
Peter Stahl PM reply 18-Nov-2005 23:27
Beautiful gallery of pictures. Voted.
lou_rozensteins PM reply 16-Nov-2005 22:38
A wonderful series of pictures; it looks a lot like the rainforests in parts of Queensland, where I live, but I bet it's a lot colder! Excellent and huge work. Well done.
Dan Coleman PM reply 15-Nov-2005 14:56
This is a beautiful gallery. I can't imagine how much time it took to create.
Guest PM reply 10-Nov-2005 23:10
Stunning pictures. I could spend all day browsing around! Voting.
Ieke Vonk PM reply 04-Nov-2005 14:21
Super pictures, great work. Wonderful gallery Buz!
Robin Reid PM reply 28-Oct-2005 16:26
This is an incredible collection of images of a gorgeous area. Excellent work.
Philippe_75 PM reply 24-Oct-2005 12:24
Absolutely stunning and colorful pictures. Nice work !
Philippe (Paris/FRANCE)
. PM reply 24-Oct-2005 11:39
Fantastic photographs from a beautiful place! I wish i could go there this year...
Ed Whitebone PM reply 12-Oct-2005 01:55
Super photos.
I've been spending quite some time in here looking. Great work.
Focus PM reply 06-Oct-2005 00:00
Outstanding gallery...very well done.
cre8foru PM reply 05-Oct-2005 11:49
You've come close to capturing that feeling. But you are right. There is something about the air and the way it feels and smells in the Mountains. Especially this time of year. Everyone should experience it. Keep up the great work.
Chris Spracklen PM reply 03-Oct-2005 20:45
An outstanding gallery of superb photographs, Buz!!
My sincere compliments on achieving sustained excellence!
Kind regards, Chris
Cyguy JG 01-Oct-2005 12:59
A definitive opus -- congratulations.
Antoinette 30-Sep-2005 06:42
You have brought the Smokey Mountains to the observer. I can hear the water and sounds of the forest, as well as hear the quietness and feel the stillness. A beautiful Gallery.
Graham Tomlin PM reply 24-Sep-2005 15:01
very nice gallery
Ron Lutz II PM reply 23-Sep-2005 03:45
WOW! What a diverse collection of wilderness images, my favorite genera!
Chris Sofopoulos PM reply 18-Sep-2005 17:48
Beautiful details and compositions. Many great photos Buz.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Guest PM reply 17-Sep-2005 23:56
Nice shots very well done
SageCreek Images PM reply 16-Sep-2005 21:20
A really excellent gallery
cre8foru PM reply 16-Sep-2005 11:17
Great photos. Im headed to the Smokys next weekend. Hope I get at least a couple of photos as good as these.
Bernard Tse PM reply 16-Sep-2005 02:17
Fabulous gallery, Buz, with excellent composition and great use of light. Voted.
uofmtiger PM reply 15-Sep-2005 04:12
Great gallery. I will be visiting it often! GMV
shatterbug PM reply 10-Sep-2005 00:50
This gallery is filled with beautiful images! I love your unique style! Vote.
camms PM reply 01-Sep-2005 14:52
Beautiful, beautiful gallery. I could spend all day commenting on these shots!!
Oleg Chermoshniuk PM reply 01-Sep-2005 06:59
Very beautiful gallery. The Sunrise on Road is definitely mu favorite. Voted.
Guest PM reply 31-Aug-2005 21:26
THESE ARE SO BEAUTIFUL.
Tammy 31-Aug-2005 21:19
Breathtaking!!! WOW!
Rochelle Cardinale PM reply 31-Aug-2005 03:45
Stunning gallery.
Bill Miller PM reply 29-Aug-2005 16:57
Thanks for stopping by my gallery. You have some lovely pictures in yours. I have always wanted to visit the Smokies and this gallery makes we want to see them even more...
Olaf Herrig PM reply 28-Aug-2005 18:42
A very interesting gallery with many very good photos!
Regards, Olaf.
Graham Tomlin PM reply 28-Aug-2005 14:29
nice gallery
Sainath PM reply 28-Aug-2005 04:24
Superb collection of shots displaying your talent and eye for composition, Buz! You've done an amazingly beautiful job in capturing nature's beauty. Great work!
Johnny JAG PM reply 27-Aug-2005 17:20
This stunning collection just gets better, love it.
steve mcsweeny PM reply 27-Aug-2005 08:55
Full of jaw dropping shots,super gallery! Gmv.
Utsav PM reply 26-Aug-2005 11:37
HI Buz.. have to keep coming back here... its such a delight to behold and experience something of the Timeless beauty in your pictures that you so well capture in the Now and Here... Art and Divinity... one can see the intellect 'assisting' and not overpowering heart-- the essence of all Creativity.. showcased so beautifully in your images and galleries
CHeers
http://www.pbase.com/digitalfestival
Guest PM reply 26-Aug-2005 02:12
Amazing gallery Buz! Thanks for the comment on mine I know you'll be a very good inspiration to me. Take care
Breland PM reply 24-Aug-2005 13:24
Awesome pic's Buz. My wife and I have traveled the Smokies a lot and have seen these scenes, but you have manages to capture them forever. Great gallery, I will mark as a favorite and come back to see more great scenes.
Jim Gephart PM reply 22-Aug-2005 15:22
Simply gorgeous. Beautiful work. I also like your frames. I don't always, but here they work.
Rosi Blaurock PM reply 21-Aug-2005 16:15
A very nice gallery.
J. Scott Coile PM reply 20-Aug-2005 04:20
Well done. Quite a collection of memorable places in and around the park.
Yi Feng PM reply 19-Aug-2005 03:07
Beautiful gallery! Wish I could be there one day.
Jose Canovas PM reply 17-Aug-2005 18:03
Your beautiful nature shots makes me wishing to scape inmediately to meet them
Chris Sofopoulos PM reply 16-Aug-2005 09:28
A very beautiful gallery! Great details and nature compositions with perfect atmosphere.
VOTED.
Manfred Bachmann PM reply 15-Aug-2005 21:57
Fabulous gallerie Buz, your pictures are an inspiration for me, soon as possible i will try some landscape shots! Thanks for sharing so many great pictures! vote
Regards manfred
Utsav PM reply 11-Aug-2005 22:13
Splendid work! almost every image is an eye grabber... so many elements
that make it a hit . Such a colorful and varied gallery What is connects all is an element of harmony with soft moods and a dance of lights and shadows.. You have the eye and the talent Buz....excellent pictures and composition.. it just leads the eye on...
Voted:-)
feel free to visit/vote comment on my galleries at
http://www.pbase.com/digitalfestival.
Cheers
Utsav

Guest 01-Aug-2005 17:41
Wonderful gallery, Bus.
G.Pietro Munaretto PM reply 29-Jul-2005 13:44
ok belle foto
puppet PM reply 27-Jul-2005 01:50
Wow Buz,

This is an impressive gallery. Sunrise on Road is very well done. I also love Walnut Tree
Guest PM reply 05-Jul-2005 18:02
VERY COOL PICTURES.
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