The Bridge to Wonderland
Uploaded: March 30, 2011
In 1911, The Little River Railroad built a line from Walland, Tennessee to what is now known as the Elkmont section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although it was built as a logging line, hunters and fishermen joined in on the ride. Soon the area became very popular and exclusive. A hotel was built (the Wonderland Hotel) and the Appalachian Club was formed. Many families built cottages near the hotel as their summer retreats. Once the National Park was formed, all the cottages were given a lease. The last lease ran out in 1992 and now the cottages are in ruins. This is the bridge that leads to the hotel.
Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S
Tammy M. Anderson March 30, 2011
Beautiful light, comp. and colors, Danny. Interesting info. #1365365Jeff Robinson March 30, 2011
Great view, color, capture and info! #9325197Carolyn M. Fletcher March 30, 2011
Your next winner and a fave for me! #9325204Gord MacEachern March 30, 2011
Fabulous image Danny and great info also, good stuff!!!! #9325221Sally M. Papin March 30, 2011
Absolutely gorgious! #9325239Ken Smith March 30, 2011
Very nice scene, Danny..looks like a refreshing place, especially once the temps hit 90 degrees in that area! #9325273Douglas Pignet March 30, 2011
very kewl capture....great comp & pov...post work great as always #9325305R. J. Laudenbacher March 30, 2011
Beautiful fall capture Danny. I am going to have to brave the crowds and get down there in the fall. #9325339Amy M. Wilson March 30, 2011
Stunning comp, colors, and lighting... just beautiful, Danny! #9325406Robert R. Goodman March 30, 2011
Beautiful color,Danny.Stunning capture!!!! #9325411John Rivera March 30, 2011
Great history, capture and treatment! #9325447Courtenay Vanderbilt March 30, 2011
Gorgeous colors and composition, Danny. Love how you shot through the bare branches! It's sad about the cottages, what a shame! #9325491Cathy Barrows March 30, 2011
fantastic...how do you find all this stuff #9325715JO ANN CLEVELAND March 30, 2011
You are one great photographer and traveller Danny...you always find the neatest places...jo ann c. #9325789
Linda D. Lester March 30, 2011
What a beauty....love everything about this! #9325790Jack Ryan March 30, 2011
What a beautiful location..and what a wonderful photo of it. So well composed...excellent lighting...love the colors...excellent work as always, Danny! #9325933Jeana Clark March 30, 2011
~J~ #9326094
Karen Celella March 30, 2011
Beautiful treatment to enhance the colors and texture of this gorgeous scene, Danny. #9326244Shelly A. Van Camp March 30, 2011
I love old bridges! Beautiful capture, colors and treatment! #9326555Claudia Kuhn March 30, 2011
Wonderful old bridge, love the autumn colors #9326819Terry Cervi March 30, 2011
This is such a pretty scene, Danny! Love all the wonderful colors! #9327209Gina Cormier April 01, 2011
Gawd.....how did I miss this beauty!!!Neal D. Hatcher June 08, 2011
Just beautiful-Makes you wish you wereNeal D. Hatcher June 08, 2011
Just beautiful-Makes you wish you wereNeal D. Hatcher June 08, 2011
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