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Nate Bowery

Gravel road in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains, with two bikers during the fall by Nate Bowery
Gravel road in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains, with two bikers during the fall by Nate Bowery
Here’s a first look at the opening pages of Lasting Light: A Journey Through the Southern Appalachians.

This project grew from years spent exploring the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains and chasing the changing light that defines these ridges and valleys. The first twenty pages set the tone for the journey, offering a glimpse into the places and moments that shaped the book.

If you enjoy this preview and want to experience the full collection, you can purchase Lasting Light: A Journey Through The Southern Appalachians from my store.

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Book cover of Lasting Light featuring wildflowers overlooking the Southern Appalachian Mountains at sunset
Book cover of Lasting Light featuring wildflowers overlooking the Southern Appalachian Mountains at sunset
Elegant book dedication page with Matthew 5:16 scripture and a topographic map background.
Elegant book dedication page with Matthew 5:16 scripture and a topographic map background.
The Bowery Explored book credits page featuring copyright and photography licensing information.
The Bowery Explored book credits page featuring copyright and photography licensing information.
Title page of Lasting Light: A Journey Through the Southern Appalachians by Nate Bowery Photography.
Title page of Lasting Light: A Journey Through the Southern Appalachians by Nate Bowery Photography.
Collage of Smoky Mountain wildlife featuring black bears and a coyote in a lush forest meadow.
Collage of Smoky Mountain wildlife featuring black bears and a coyote in a lush forest meadow.
Scenic views of Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring historic buildings and autumn foliage.
Scenic views of Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring historic buildings and autumn foliage.
Great Smoky Mountains hiking guide featuring fall foliage at Cades Cove and Oconaluftee River.
Great Smoky Mountains hiking guide featuring fall foliage at Cades Cove and Oconaluftee River.
Sunset over the ridges of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee
Sunset over the ridges of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee
Introduction page of a photography book about the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains.
Introduction page of a photography book about the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains.
Table of contents page for a Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway travel guide book.
Table of contents page for a Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway travel guide book.
A page from a photobook titled Accuracy and Updates, featuring a Disclaimer and outdoor Safety Tips.
A page from a photobook titled Accuracy and Updates, featuring a Disclaimer and outdoor Safety Tips.
A wooden staircase trail through a lush green forest filled with synchronous fireflies at dusk.
A wooden staircase trail through a lush green forest filled with synchronous fireflies at dusk.
A hiker explores scenic mountain trails at sunrise with panoramic views of lush forest valleys.
A hiker explores scenic mountain trails at sunrise with panoramic views of lush forest valleys.
A hiker sitting on the Charlies Bunion rock outcrop overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains at sunset.
A hiker sitting on the Charlies Bunion rock outcrop overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains at sunset.
A collage showing Clingmans Dome observation tower and Great Smoky Mountains at sunset and night.
A collage showing Clingmans Dome observation tower and Great Smoky Mountains at sunset and night.
Sunset view from the Kuwohi observation tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Sunset view from the Kuwohi observation tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Waterscape of a rustic wooden mill by a flowing forest stream with autumn leaves and waterfalls.
Waterscape of a rustic wooden mill by a flowing forest stream with autumn leaves and waterfalls.
Grotto Falls waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Trillium Gap Trail.
Grotto Falls waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Trillium Gap Trail.
Comparison of Spruce Flats in autumn with fallen leaves and the same waterfall in winter with snow.
Comparison of Spruce Flats in autumn with fallen leaves and the same waterfall in winter with snow.
Scenic Spruce Flats Falls waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by yellow autumn foliage.
Scenic Spruce Flats Falls waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by yellow autumn foliage.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these first pages of Lasting Light: A Journey Through The Southern Appalachians. If the images and stories here resonated with you, I would be honored for you to continue the journey through the full book. Your support helps me keep creating and sharing the beauty of the Southern Appalachians.

You can purchase Lasting Light: A Journey Through The Southern Appalachians from my store.

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