During totality, it was night with stars above, day on the horizon and chilly!
Progression to totality
The blue fire around it was active and unexpected!
The smoky mist and rain made for a creepy forest.
Marks a mountain top

I didn’t take many pics of the amazing high up mountain range views this trip, though I did take some of those last trip. Check these pics out: http://family.glassinteractive.com/backpacking-mt-leconte-in-the-smoky-mountains/