23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Cades Cove Autumn Panorama
A panoramic view of Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at sunset in October 2025, stitched from five frames to capture the full majesty of the world's oldest mountains. The setting sun bathes the valley in warm gold, with layered ridges fading into twilight haze, inviting travelers to immerse in the timeless expanse where historic meadows meet ancient peaks—a scene of serene discovery and natural grandeur.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tennessee, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R100 |
| Copyright: | © Eric Seneca |