We detoured on our way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to visit a
drive-through waterfall. U.S. Highway 64 originally hugged the mountain and ran
right under the waterfall about 2.3 miles north of Highlands, North Carolina.
Bridal Veil Falls
Now a short section of the original roadway offers the
opportunity to drive through the falling water, near where a newer section of the highway avoids the falls.
Drive through
Traffic, uneven terrain, and a major attack of being a total
fraidy cat kept me seated in our van while Husband Walter moved around
capturing the falls and our van from different perspectives.
My under-the-falls view from inside our van
My “from-where-I-sit” photos in this post and Hubby’s photos on his blog here all remind me of the happy day we had.
The idea of photos “from-where-I-sit” originated many
moons ago from a post by Sandra at her blog Mad Snapper. Her photos prompted me
to look at my surroundings more intently. The idea offered a post-stroke challenge that
engaged me in the early days of stroke recovery when I was in a wheelchair.
It is also an approach to photography that chases away occasional frustration with myself when I don’t feel confident that post-stroke balance is
up to my moving around independently to take photos safely.
Thank you, Mad Snapper!
i remember that post, sit and shoot i think it was... glad you can sit and shoot and i had no idea that a car could drive under a water fall. amazing... and i am a big scardey cat to... you did great... i will hop over and see the rest of the photos
ReplyDeleteTerrific take on from where I sit.
ReplyDeleteA Drive thru waterfall is so unique.
Love your pictures and how you approach life.
Keep doing what you do.
Have a wonderful day.
Now that is an amazingl car wash. I didn't know anything like that existed. You are doing great with your sit, point and shoot.
ReplyDeleteI know that water is clean and cool. Tastes good too. Dianne
ReplyDeleteA free car wash!! Beautiful part of the country, thanks for sharing your perspective.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely stuff. :) I do a lot of that.
ReplyDeleteYou and your husband seem to have the nicest outings. Sure beats staying at home. Thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteFascinating and enjoyable post.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful place. I love your idea of taking photos from where you sit. It shows your adaptability and positive attitude. I love that! It is so easy to slide into wishing we could be where we no longer can be. It is great to take in where we are more closely. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteA drive thru waterfall! How neat! I enjoyed your under-the-falls view, by the way:)
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