Phtographer Bill Lea, known for his documentation of deer and bear behavior and the various moods of the Great Smoky Mountains, has captured in stunning photographs the essence of Great Smoky Mountains wildlife. From rare red-cheeked salamanders, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and playful otters to graceful whitetails, regal elk, and inquisitive black bears. This book is an inspired and sensitive tribute to one of the world's most spectacular landscapes and the wide variety of unique creatures that reside there.