Cades Cove Flowers, East Tennessee, USA

Story: As I walked through the fields of Cades Cove, Tennessee, I was struck by the beauty of the wildflowers that surrounded me. The sun was shining, and a gentle breeze ruffled the leaves of the trees, sending a sweet, floral scent wafting through the air.

I set up my camera, I began to snap photos, trying to capture the beauty of the wildflowers before me. I moved around, looking for the best angles, and adjusted my camera settings, experimenting with different exposures and focal lengths.

As I photographed the wildflowers, I felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over me. I was reminded of the simple pleasures in life, and I felt grateful to be able to witness such beauty. I knew that I would never forget this experience.

As the day wore on, I continued to photograph the wildflowers, filled with a sense of wonder and excitement. Finally, as the sun began to set, I packed up my equipment and made my way back to my car, already looking forward to my next photography adventure.




History: Cades Cove is an isolated valley located in the Tennessee section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The valley was home to numerous settlers before the formation of the national park. Today Cades Cove, the single most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracts more than two million visitors a year because of its well preserved homesteads, scenic mountain views, and abundant display of wildlife. The Cades Cove Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geologically, Cades Cove is a type of valley known as a "limestone window", created by erosion that removed the older Precambrian sandstone, exposing the younger Paleozoic limestone beneath. More weathering-resistant formations, such as the Cades sandstone which underlies Rich Mountain to the north and the Elkmont and Thunderhead sandstones which form the Smokies crest to the south surround the cove, leaving it relatively isolated within the Smokies. As with neighboring limestone windows such as Tuckaleechee to the north and Wear Cove to the east, the weathering of the limestone produced deep, fertile soil, making Cades Cove attractive to early farmers.

1) Since we create each piece of our custom fine art specifically for you, we don't offer returns. Every image is made-to-order, making it unique and personal. But we want you to love your artwork! If it arrives damaged or there's a problem with it, we'll gladly exchange it or send you a replacement to make things right.

2) The artist's signature on each piece of our fine art, placed in the bottom corner, authenticates the work as a unique creation and adds a personal touch.

3.1) Only framed paper prints, acrylics and aluminum/metal prints will have a 2" white mat border.
3.2) Canvas prints will be a flush mounted (no mat border) to the frame.