Scenes of November, White Mountains – It is hard to believe November is almost in the books. The autumn shooting season is officially done here in the New Hampshire White Mountains, and winter is knocking at the door.
I find November to be one of the stranger months in the photography industry. As the holidays approach, the photo industry slows down some. Publishing companies will be shutting down for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Though the industry slow downs, I am busier than ever shipping out calendar orders and doing behind the scenes work. I am also planning for the 2014 season. Like I said, strange time of year.
We have been getting snow here in the White Mountains, which has made for some great snow scenes. I spent a morning shooting forest landscapes in Franconia Notch State Park. Franconia Notch is very peaceful when the landscape is snow covered.
A stretch of heavy rain in November made the waterfalls look incredible for a few days. I spent one afternoon shooting in the Birch Island Brook drainage (off Black Pond Trail). Birch Island Brook has an awesome series of cascades. Problem with this brook is its littered with blow downs making it a challenge to create imagery.
I was back in the Pemigewasset Wilderness photographing sections of the abandoned East Branch & Lincoln Railroad. Built by timber baron J.E. Henry, the East Branch & Lincoln was a logging railroad in operation from 1893–1948. Remnants of the railroad can still be found along the trails of the Pemi.
In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene caused massive destruction throughout the White Mountains. Many historical artifacts linked to the 20th century logging era were destroyed during the storm. Above is how the Redrock Brook trestle abutment looks today. See what it looked like in 2009 before Tropical Storm Irene here.
With the end of November here, its a good chance next months blog post will have all winter images. The winter season is my favorite time of year to photograph the White Mountains. November is also a good time to read up on winter camera gear protection.
All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in, and do not forget to grab your White Mountains New Hampshire calendar. It will make a great Christmas gift for any family member who hikes or loves the White Mountains.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving everyone
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Owner of ScenicNH Photography LLC
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.