November 30, 2017

11/30/2017

Good Morning,

It’s currently 40 degrees and partly cloudy up top. Yesterday’s high made it to 49 degrees, with an overnight low of 32 degrees.

Based on my LATS (Look At The Sky) weather prediction system we may get some precipitation today. Feel free to use that one the next time you need to predict the weather. I can’t guarantee accuracy, but you’re bound to get a chuckle from someone, at least a smirk.

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I’m still trying to find words to describe today’s sunrise. I can honestly say that this is one of my favorite photos, favorite moments, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing atop Mt. Le Conte. The way the light danced through the racing clouds left me starstruck, breathless with anticipation. I probably looked like a crazed man. A constant stream of praises flew out of my mouth. The two phrases I found myself repeating aloud were, “Soo funky!” and “This is just fun!”. I still have goosebumps!

The second photo below is a prequel to the show above. I hope everyone finds joy on this last day of November!

Cheers,
Seth

Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. - Denzel Washington

35 Comments

Christy Lockett

11/30/2017 09:27:56 am

you are one lucky guy !!! thanks for the picture....wish I was there

Alan Cheatham

11/30/2017 09:42:55 am

Spectacular - thanks for sharing

Joe

11/30/2017 09:50:12 am

Your LATS is probably right. Red sky at morning is sailors warning

Rick Shepherd

11/30/2017 10:53:36 am

Stunning photo, Seth!.....Is that looking out toward Clingmans Dome?

Thank you for sharing!......Rick aka Dayhikr..... 👍👍🌞😃

Jeff Arnold

11/30/2017 11:12:22 am

That sunrise omg. LATS perfect.

jeff

11/30/2017 11:12:44 am

could you post a bigger full def picture? or email it to me?

Meg W.

11/30/2017 11:24:12 am

Absolutely Beautiful!!!

Susan Hoffman

11/30/2017 12:08:08 pm

Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for sharing and for the great daily blog.

Ryan

11/30/2017 12:24:45 pm

Wow. That sunrise is just stupid amazing.

Hanah

11/30/2017 12:25:05 pm

Welcome Seth and thank you for being the winter caretaker for all of us! We are already enthusiastically watching the beautiful pictures and great words that you're sharing with us every day... We left a book up in the library of the lodge this past September called Six Summers with the Bears... You asked for some recommendations of some good reading.... here's one... it's a great book... Enjoy!!!

Jerry Roberts

11/30/2017 12:45:27 pm

thanks again for the great photos..

Fred

11/30/2017 12:50:54 pm

Seth, looking forward to your winter post. You've posted some great pictures, keep em coming!

Shannon P

11/30/2017 01:39:30 pm

BEST PICTURE YET!!!! Gorgeous sky!

Hannah

11/30/2017 03:05:48 pm

Love your beautiful photography... enjoying the lovely posts that remind us of how wonderful it is on the top of the mountain... thanks...We left a book in the library called, 6 Summers with the Bears that's a great book to read as you asked for recommendations...

Tom W.

11/30/2017 03:05:52 pm

Spectacular photo Seth! Hopefully you'll get to experience many more like this during the months ahead.

Cincy Paul

11/30/2017 03:07:13 pm

Wow, just WOW!! John Northrup was a great photographer this past season but you're giving him a serious run for his money. Thanks!

Bob link

11/30/2017 03:32:03 pm

Magnificent! Will be there next weekend.

Lynn

11/30/2017 03:47:04 pm

That is hands down one of the most amazing photographs I have ever seen of a mountain sunrise. That surpasses many photos I have seen on calendars. I think Leconte Lodge should publish a calendar every year with some of the photos taken throughout the year by the staff.

Dan Goleach

11/30/2017 03:51:51 pm

Absolutely breathtaking! Great photo. Sure glad you are up there to capture the beauty from atop the mountain, and share them with us all down here.

jeand

11/30/2017 04:00:28 pm

WOW! Just WOW!!!!!! That is spectacular.

Peppermint Pattie

11/30/2017 04:37:48 pm

Wow ! Just WOW ! Wish I was there to witness that gorgeous sunrise ! Wow ! Goosebumps it is !!!! Thank you Seth, for sharing that.

Peggy Ball

11/30/2017 06:10:03 pm

Unbelievably the most beautiful photo I have seen. What are the chances of getting a copy. Peggy Ball

Zymurgist

11/30/2017 07:02:46 pm

In one word... incredible.

KnoxBill

11/30/2017 07:26:57 pm

Absolutely stunning photo of this morning's sunrise!!! Thanks for taking time among you exclamations to take the shot! Keep 'em coming, please!

Paula B.

11/30/2017 08:07:09 pm

The first picture is amazing. It looks like the mountains are.on fire!

Barbara

11/30/2017 08:30:25 pm

Oh my! What a feast for my eyes! Nothing else to say.

Bob Poulos

11/30/2017 08:33:04 pm

Incredible sunrise photo. Thanks for sharing it.

Darlene Deschamp

11/30/2017 08:52:07 pm

Gods Beauty 💜

Brenda Jones

11/30/2017 11:09:41 pm

Like light, wind, water (clouds), and mountains all playfully greeting the new day.

Tammy (Tx)

12/1/2017 01:08:57 am

Breathtaking photos Seth! The clouds, with the flaming sunrise as a backdrop, look very turbulent and volatile like the many volcanoes that have been erupting around the world of late.

Sheila link

12/1/2017 03:57:36 am

Do you live there or do you just stay during the winter. .how far is the home to get there.and who do I talk to about staying there for a weekend

Don Daniels

12/1/2017 06:03:00 am

WOW! Amazing , thank you

Steve D

12/1/2017 07:16:03 am

Fantastic Seth! It doesn't get much better than that!

Patricia Walker

12/1/2017 07:51:06 am

This picture is absolutely gorgeous. There are no words. Thank you for sharing.

Tammy in TN

12/2/2017 11:25:36 am

Extraordinary photography and beautiful writing. Thank you for sharing ❤️

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