Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Most viewed - Tennessee
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Behind Big Rock2165 viewsIn the shade of the cliff and behind Jones Fall's signature big rock.
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Burgess, Middle Falls2162 viewsThe middle falls has not been made accessible by the Park Service so we settled for a observation platform shot.
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Tough!2153 views
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Respite2151 viewsRelax, this is a good break from the slick rocks and brush.
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Backbone2148 viewsBackbone Falls is located just inside Tennesse, near the Virginia border.
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Whetstone Branch Falls2146 viewsThis falls seem to come out of the cliff in numerous places, some of it through a small cave.
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Jones spray2144 views
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Wolf Creek Veil2135 viewsWater Falls DO NOT look like this. This is a particularly photogenic falls.

Patience paid off waiting for a cloud to cover the Sun.

The shot was at f-11 shutter speed 0.62s and asa of 80
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Tall Swimming Hole2126 viewsTennessee State Parks list the falls as 256 ft. in height.

Note the two people resting after a swim. Gives you and idea of the height of the falls.
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Quarry Falls-12122 viewsFrom the shoreline of Watauga Lake, Watauga, TN.

The falls is supplied by a Quarry just over the hill and out of sight. We have many springs and creeks in this area and this particular one is in a quarry.
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Another Day2121 viewshardly any water flowing but, at least I had some cloud cover.
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