23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Oak in Cades Cove Fog
Hiking through Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this lone oak emerges from a sea of dense blue fog, its silhouette standing sentinel over golden grass fields. The mist-shrouded valleys and distant ridges create a veil of mystery, inviting travelers to explore the Smokies' hidden quietude—a moment where the ancient landscape reveals itself one breath at a time in the cool autumn air.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | None, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R100 |
| Copyright: | © Eric Seneca |