"Smoky Mountain Memories" 14 / 50 40" x 60" california The crowd’s murmurs fade to

The crowd’s murmurs fade to whispers as the last light drains from the sky

At this point I was running on little sleep

a rare event called a superbloom happened in the spring

many opportunities to watch the Gentoo penguins' behavior up close

The air constantly moved across the landscape

"Smoky Mountain Memories" 14 / 50 40" x 60" california The crowd’s murmurs fade toThe Synchronous Firefly: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photography Near Elkmont Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you can find the stone remains (mostly chimneys) of vacation cabins that have been dismantled. Every year, usually in the beginning of June, fireflies concentrated near this campground have their mating season. As part of their mating display, the males and females flash in synchrony to attract and identify each