Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Blue Hole


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11 files, last one added on Aug 18, 2011
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Spivey Branch **


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2 files, last one added on Aug 16, 2011
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long Branch Falls


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Burgess Falls


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Carmac Falls


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Falls Creek Falls


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Ozone Falls


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Little Laurel Branch Falls


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Fall Branch Falls


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Joe Mills Creek Falls Upper


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Joe Mills Creek Falls Lower


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McGinnis Falls


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Random files - Tennessee
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Squibb Creek Upper Falls **2492 viewsThis seems to be the upper most falls on Squibb Creek but, that could be a geriatrics view.

Lets one practice creek crossing, if you like that sort of thing.
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That wasn't so bad, was it?2418 views
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Whetstone Branch Falls2305 viewsThis falls seem to come out of the cliff in numerous places, some of it through a small cave.
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Savannah Falls2374 viewsA small falls on Patty Creek in Unicoi County, TN
It had no name so I named it for my Granddaughter.

(Another story goes with this creek but, that will be in a later edition)
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Orebank Falls East1820 viewsDon't get all excited, that top part of the falls is a culvert.
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Upper-11957 viewsStanding on the top of Joe Mills Upper Falls. Look at the whirl at the bottom enhanced with a time exposure.
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From the Ozone To The Abyss1839 viewsTop of Ozone Falls looking down.

What this place needs is a good safety officer.
Actually, one can do this quiet safely by mounting a camera on a light weight tripod or monopod, delay the shot, focus and press the shutter button. Hold the camera out over the edge until it clicks.
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Quarry Falls-12277 viewsFrom the shoreline of Watauga Lake, Watauga, TN.

The falls is supplied by a Quarry just over the hill and out of sight. We have many springs and creeks in this area and this particular one is in a quarry.

Last additions - Tennessee
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2648 viewsJun 21, 2014
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Dry2608 viewsDon't drive to Big South Fork to photograph this falls unless there has been significant rainfall.

I would classify this as a wet weather falls.

That said, Needle Arch is just down the trail, less than half mile.
Sep 21, 2013
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Squibb Creek Upper Falls **2492 viewsThis seems to be the upper most falls on Squibb Creek but, that could be a geriatrics view.

Lets one practice creek crossing, if you like that sort of thing.
Jul 03, 2013
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Top Of Squibb Creek Falls lower falls **2534 viewsLou and I took the hike up Squibb Creek after a night of heavy rain. If your thing is creek crossing this is for you.

The round trip is about five miles and with the water level high and a trail not much different than the creek, a grand time was had by all.

We found getting to the bottom of the falls, with the high water, was a little risky hence the top photos.

I recommend this trip just for the fantastic cascades below the Falls.

Jun 08, 2013
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Dick's Creek Falls (lower) **2523 viewsThis Falls is one of the prettier small waterfalls in the area of Limestone Cove.

I only rate it as ** because of the two mile hike, one way, and the mud holes from vehicles.
Nov 23, 2012
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Circles of foam2592 viewsAt the base of Kiner Creek Falls I found this foam swirl.Nov 18, 2012
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Just below Laurel Run Falls is this pretty cascade.2297 viewsNov 18, 2012
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Fall 2743 viewsFall colors are pretty but, along with the color comes dry weather.Nov 18, 2012