Night Photography, White Mountains – I am blown away by the number of photographers shooting the New Hampshire Whites Mountains at night. Night photography appears to be the new subject of the New England photography community.
Some magnificent night scenes have been posted on New England related websites. And I love the creativity some photographers are putting into their night images. The abundance of Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) this year in New England could be one reason for the surge of night photography.
Viewing the Northern Lights is a rarity here in New England, so when Aurora Borealis viewing conditions alerts are sent out some photographers drop everything for a chance to photograph them. I was lucky enough to see small displays of Northern Lights over the last year. But for the most part, the viewing conditions were not good on the nights the Northern Lights were going to be visible. And I saw nothing.
Night photography in the White Mountains can be hit or miss. I have been on the summit of Mt Washington at midnight around twenty times (this is a guess, I don't keep track anymore). And the above image is one of a few that I am happy with. Not long after creating this image the summit buildings were engulfed in fog for the rest of the night.
Is there a market for night scenes of the New Hampshire White Mountains? I am sure there is but because my photography work focuses more on human impact issues I don’t know them. I suspect prints of the night skies do well. To create interesting and marketable imagery of the night skies a photographer has to make a big commitment to night photography. And it is commitment most photographers can’t make.
Shooting in the night is an experience I suggest every photographer try at least once. Some of my greatest memories are of photographing along the ridges during the night. And if you are not a photographer, I still suggest you explore the White Mountains during the night. It is an experience you will always remember.
All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in. And you can view more night scenes of the White Mountains here.
Happy image making..
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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.
ScenicNH Photography LLC
Specializing in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, Erin Paul’s photography and writing focuses on the history of the White Mountains, and telling the story of abandoned places and forgotten historical sites.