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"The Soul of the Smokies—One Photo at a Time."

Where Mist, Mountains, and Moments Meet."

Smoky Mountain Galleries celebrates the breathtaking beauty of the Appalachian Mountains through the lens of fine art nature photography. From the mist-shrouded ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the hidden waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and forested trails, our curated gallery captures the essence of one of America’s most beloved landscapes. Whether you're a nature lover, a collector, or seeking visual serenity, our images invite you to experience the Smokies in every season.

Explore the wonder. Bring the mountains home..

WORKS

Our Main Projects

"Framing the Wild Beauty of the Appalachians."

From tranquil mountain brooks to powerful cascades, explore the waterways that carve through the heart of the forest.

Waterfalls & Streams

The Smokies change with every month—misty spring mornings, lush green summers, fiery fall foliage, and snow-dusted winter scenes.

Seasonal Beauty

From tranquil mountain brooks to powerful cascades, explore the waterways that carve through the heart of the forest. Up-close moments with the Smokies’ native creatures—black bears, elk, foxes, and the subtle presence of birds, butterflies, and salamanders.

Flora & Fauna / Wildflowers & Wildlife

Capture the grandeur of sweeping vistas, sunrise ridgelines, and the ever-changing moods of the Smoky Mountains’ famous blue haze.

Mountain Landscapes

About the Photographer
Every image in Smoky Mountain Galleries is captured by a passionate visual artist deeply connected to the region. With years of experience visiting and photographing throughout the Smoky Mountains, their work reveals not just scenery, but a sense of place—of timeless beauty, wild stillness, and fleeting moments of light and life. Inspired by conservation, storytelling, and the power of visual memory, this gallery is a tribute to the land and its voice through the seasons.

Mark Ridings

Photographer

A selection of our images

→ Waterfalls & Streams
From tranquil mountain brooks to powerful cascades, explore the waterways that carve through the heart of the forest.

→ Wildlife
Up-close moments with the Smokies’ native creatures—black bears, elk, foxes, and the subtle presence of birds, butterflies, and salamanders.

→ Flora & Wildflowers
A celebration of the region’s incredible biodiversity, showcasing native blooms, ferns, mosses, and seasonal transitions from spring ephemerals to autumn’s blaze.

Oconaluftee - Cherokee, North Caolina

→ Mountain Landscapes
Capture the grandeur of sweeping vistas, sunrise ridgelines, and the ever-changing moods of the Smoky Mountains’ famous blue haze.

→ Seasonal Beauty
The Smokies change with every month—misty spring mornings, lush green summers, fiery fall foliage, and snow-dusted winter scenes.