January 19th, 2018

1/19/2018

Good morning,

It’s currently 26 degrees and clear up top. Yesterday’s high was 33 degrees, with an overnight low of 11 degrees.

Cherokee Orchard Road is now open. Hwy 441 is still closed.

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I walked outside into the cool evening calm. The temperature had warmed to a comfortable 30 degrees. The smell of roasted asparagus and glazed salmon loitered from the kitchen. I looked back at the orange glow radiating from my winter home. The stars seemed to twinkle their praise at my current disposition. I smiled back, asking each twinkling ball of fire to hold still. I released my camera’s shutter…

…capturing the moment.

Onward,
Seth

“If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind!” - Chuang Tzu

14 Comments

Karon

1/19/2018 10:29:16 am

Absolutely stunningly beautiful pic! Thanks for sharing the mountain with us every day

Beverly

1/19/2018 11:15:34 am

I am probably way down the line, but I want to say today's photo is the best of the winter season! If staged for a movie production, it could not look any better. The stars are are so clear and concentrated close together.

doug y

1/19/2018 12:02:24 pm

Magnificent photo of the night sky ! One wouldn't need a telescope or maybe even binoculars up there on such a night. Beautiful !

Donna O.

1/19/2018 12:22:38 pm

Love, love, love the picture of the kitchen! Makes you feel warm and content.

8-)

Joe Penland

1/19/2018 12:23:51 pm

The photo of the cabin and stars is stunning!

Chris

1/19/2018 01:37:39 pm

what is the story behind Godzilla?

Tim

1/20/2018 04:19:05 pm

Godzilla belonged to my oldest son, Nathan when he was three years old. He is now 34. Nathan left the mountain when he was 7, but Godzilla just couldn’t bear to leave the Lodge. He has somehow survived everything the mountain has thrown his way. So, he lives on....watching as the years float by.

Glenn

1/19/2018 01:53:05 pm

I had a little catching up to do on reading my favorite blog - I wasn't surprised that the quality of your entries is still top notch. Your words & photos transport me right to Mt Leconte. Thanks, Seth!

Andy Sparks

1/19/2018 03:52:35 pm

Wow! The number of stars you can see up there is awe-inspiring.

Cindy

1/19/2018 06:04:57 pm

Wow what a shot! What camera and setting did you use?

Joe Strickland

1/19/2018 09:39:54 pm

Amazing photo, Seth! I love the night sky on a clear evening on top of LeConte.

Yaya

1/19/2018 09:45:51 pm

Love, love,love that magical night sky. Seth you sure captured the inviting warmth of the cabin in your picture. Your making us all envious- especially describing your meal, then this pic- just lovely.
Enjoy!!
PS. The flag holder on the beam under the front porch looks like a night wood nymph waving hello,lol. Silly Yaya

Tammy (TX)

1/19/2018 10:50:38 pm

First photo.is amazing! Both beautiful and serene. It "feels" like a cold winter night. I'd like to save this one Seth if you don't mind.

Cincy Paul

1/21/2018 07:03:58 am

Another photo for the Mt. LeConte calendar!

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