Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Upper Hogskin Branch Falls

(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.  Clicking a second time will make it full-sized.)

Sometimes getting to a waterfall can be an interesting experience.  Upper Hogskin Branch Falls is near Flag Pond, Tennessee.  It's a pretty little waterfall, but access was almost impossible.  To get this picture I had to bushwhack through a gully that was used as a dump.  Only in Tennessee.

30 comments:

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi George Well it waswell worth the track as you got a great shot.

MadSnapper said...

so beautiful and peaceful looking... sorry to hear about your dad.

Pallavi said...

Beautiful cascading water. Glad you got to take this picture George :)

Craver Vii said...

Your persistence paid off; that's a rewarding find.

Hey, I just learned of the passing of your father. That's great to hear that he reached 101! Still, I am sorry for your loss. May our Lord give you comfort and peace to sustain you while you suffer the loss. I didn't know him of course, but I know that he influenced a man of good character in you. A good son is a great legacy for a man.

Betty Manousos said...

this is really superb!

sorry to hear about your father.

LV said...

Whatever you went through to capture this sight was worth it. Very pretty view.
If it were here today, it would freeze.

troutbirder said...

Yikes! But the picture was worth it...:)

Ms. A said...

Bushwhacking for the perfect shot, now that's the spirit!

Thoughts and prayers as you, Betsy and the family deal with the loss of your dear father.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Hello Gregore!
Very beautiful photo.
I like your pictures of waterfalls.
You are a master at shooting.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Lucia

Ginny Hartzler said...

Well, I am just glad you are back safe and sound from that adventure! George, I was so sad to hear about your dad. I know you will miss him terribly, but will have peace knowing that he is reunited with the love of his life.

happyone said...

George, just read Betsy's blog and was so sad and sorry to read that your Dad has died. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you. He sure lived a long and happy life and I know you must be comforted knowing that he is now in heaven with you mom.

Indrani said...

You got an excellent capture!

Linda said...

I see from other comments that your father died recently. Sounds like he lived a long time. May you feel the comfort of loved ones at this time, and live a long life as he did! Best wishes.

rainfield61 said...

Only in Tennessee.

That we see a white beauty.

Ela said...

Great water cascade. Surrounded by trees it looks beautiful.
Greetings

Unknown said...

Wow George, you really captured that waterfall really great. It is hard to do. So beautiful. What were the temps when you took it?

A Lady's Life said...

You are one special guy George getting that one special shot.

The rest of us miss all these special places.
Glad you got the shot for us to enjoy

I love waterfalls.:)

eileeninmd said...

Lovely waterfall, George! My hubby would be there bushwhacking to see it too. So sorry about your Dad, George!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i enjoy your header shot. so Christmasy. ( :

gorgeous waterfall. happy weekend.

Magia da Inês said...

♡°º•.¸
Olá!
As cachoeiras são lugares muito agradáveis!

☾♫º°•.¸Bom domingo!
Boa semana!
♪♪♬♫º°•.¸Beijinhos
Brasil
°º✿♫

Scott Law said...

Unfortunately it's not "only in Tennessee". But that is a beauty and glad you made it so you could share with us.

diane b said...

You take care bushwacking. It must have been worth the effort it looks lovely.

imac said...

Well worth the visit and trouble George, great shot.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR My Friend

Anonymous said...

It's a wonderful waterfall, George. Thanks for letting me look over your shoulder, my bushwacking days are over.

Note, I'll pass on the real snow, but thanks for the offer :)

Magia da Inês said...

º° ✿✿ ♫° ·.

Bom restinho de semana!
Beijinhos.
Brasil.
✿⊱°•.¸

Anonymous said...

What a stunning capture, and I love the perspective through the branches.

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

Good composition...

EG CameraGirl said...

The waterfall is so lovely. What a shame it's so difficult to get to it!

Neal said...

That is very beautiful....need to put that on my list.

Amelia said...

Hi George, that's a fantastic water fall, very nice! Impressive photography skill. :))

Regards.