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In 1868 John Cable built a grist mill in Cades Cove, Tennessee. To operate that mill, he needed to divert water from Mill Creek, using this millrace to feed the overshot wheel.

The people of Cades Cove were open to the formation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, until the Federal Government determined that their land was necessary to maintaining the National Park and began to execute seizures under eminent domain.

By 1937, the remaining hold-out, John Oliver, abandoned his property, and the National Park Service agreed with the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association to maintain Cades Cove as a meadow, demolishing only the more modern structures, and leaving behind those artifacts which were most representative of early pioneer life in Appalachia.

John Cable's Grist Mill and the millrace, shown in this image, are part of what the National Park Service maintains toward this end.

My goal has always been to capture moments that inspire me so that I can share them with others. I have been fortunate to have several selections of my work recognized in print and in competition. I am predominantly drawn to images of beautiful landscapes, glorious sunrises and sunsets, impressive cities, impressive architecture and feats of engineering, and awe-inspiring nature. I try to remain faithful to the moments I have experienced, with only 'natural' enhancements in post-processing, though you will also find monochromatic images here. I hope that the moments I share here speak to you. I am open to suggestions, ideas, and feedback you might have about future content offerings. Dan