The Great Smoky Mountains (Jordan Liles)

With photography and video by Jordan Liles (jordanliles@gmail.com), enjoy a look at the nature and wildlife that makes up one of the most peaceful spots on the planet.

0:28 - part of Hazel Creek Cascades
0:37 - a timber rattlesnake (endangered)
0:52 - part of the old Wonderland hotel
1:06 - The river next to Smoky Mountain Outdoors
1:13 - a view of the mountains from the Appalachian Trail on the way to Charles Bunion
1:24 - Cades Cove scenic loop
1:33 - Abrams Falls
1:51 - river on the way to Abrams Falls
2:05 - roadside pulloff going south of Gatlinburg
2:15 - Rainbow Falls
2:34 - trail signs on the way to Hazel Creek Cascades
2:41 - houses in Elmont
2:49 - houses in Elmont
2:56 - a look inside the basement of a home in Elkmont that hasn't been occupied in decades
3:04 - unidentified bug on porch
3:09 - road near Wears Valley Rd. on the way to Cades Cove
3:12 - ant on a tiny flower
3:16 - Grotto Falls, normally it's impossible to get a good shot here without people standing in front of it to take photos
3:19 - sunset cast on the east mountains
3:24 - the old steps that led up to the Wonderland Hotel, still intact but overgrown
3:28 - sunset, fire in the skies
3:37 - cows roaming next to Wears Valley Road
3:44 - a bridge that's not on a trail, found it by chance, very cool, on the Little River Trail in Elkmont it's to the right after about 100 feet
3:56 - found on trail to the top of Mount LeConte
4:01 - a black bear in Cades Cove
4:10 - a view from Charles Bunion
4:14 - part of Hazel Creek Cascades
4:24 a hummingbird goes after a flower near the Abrams Falls trailhead
4:31 - a buck roams the waters on the trail to Abrams Falls
4:45 - a view from Charles Bunion
4:52 - part of Huskey Branch Falls
4:56 - a footbridge on the trail to Hen Wallow Falls
5:02 - Ramsey Cascades
5:09 - sunset on a day looking back at the trail to Hazel Creek Cascades
5:17 - video from the dedication of the park with the president
5:47 - a timber rattlesnake rattling

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[r26y871]

I am definitely going to get one like yours, and thanks so much for the info and the advice about the extras! Those are all a must, for sure. I wish a lot more people that post vids on You Tube would use a tripod. All that shaking makes me nauseous! LOL!Thanks again.

[jordanlgta]

@r26y871 Sure. Also consider a backpack where you can strap the tripod on the back instead of holding it inside your bag. Very helpful. I got one from a company named REI that has straps.

[r26y871]

WOW!!! Felt like I was right THERE! Do you do video or photography for a living, or are you just incredibly gifted at this??? What kind of camcorder are you using? I have to get one of those! Loved the editing, and the music you picked, and most of all, the beautiful scenery.

[jordanlgta]

@r26y871 I've had about 15 years of experience, including training in school a few years ago and then a job that had me utilize the skills. I realized on my last trip that bringing a cheap, lightweight tripod is a must. Before that I would have to find something to balance my camera on. It wasn't easy.

I actually use a cheap Olympus SP-600UZ to shoot video and take photos. It's $160 on Amazon. It does 720p video and high resolution photos. Get an 8GB card, a case and a lightweight tripod.

[r26y871]

Thanks for the tip! That would be a lot more convenient, for sure, than having to keep getting it in and out of the bag. You have been very helpful and I really appreciate it. I hope I will soon be putting my own awesome videos on You Tube! Take care!

[r26y871]

Thanks for the tip! That would be a lot more convenient, for sure, than having to keep getting it in and out of the bag. You have been very helpful and I really appreciate it. I hope I will soon be putting my own awesome videos on You Tube! Take care!

[elkmontb10]

Very nice job. Well done.