23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Newfound Gap Dawn Panorama
From the Tennessee-North Carolina line in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the first light of sunrise pierces the layered ridges, turning the horizon into a symphony of gold and blue mist. This panoramic view captures the vast, ancient expanse that draws travelers to Newfound Gap, where the road's end meets the mountains' endless embrace—a moment of pure discovery amid the Smokies' timeless wilds.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | TN/NC state line, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R100 |
| Copyright: | © Eric Seneca |