November, White Mountains – Here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire November is known for cloudy and overcast days. And we have had many clouds days this month! We also had a stretch of very cold weather, but as I type this it is 55 degrees out. How can you not love New England weather!
November is an interesting time of year in the White Mountains. Most of the tourists have disappeared, and the area is quiet until the ski areas open for the season. You will find many photographers refer to this month as “shoulder season” which just means the conditions are less than ideal to create pleasing imagery. Personally, I love the challenge of trying to create images during this month.
November usually means snow, and we did get some this month. Not much, but just enough to transform the landscape into a winter wonderland for a day or two. Unfortunately, it melted rather quickly, and we now have bare ground in most areas of the White Mountains.
I spent three days shooting in the Grafton Notch area of Maine. On my way to Grafton Notch, I spent half a day exploring Evans Notch and parts of the old Wild River Railroad (1891 – 1904). I unexpectedly stumbled across this abandoned bus (above) in Hastings. I would love to know the story behind how it got to this location.
This month I started documenting the tributaries of the Wild Ammonoosuc River in Kinsman Notch. The first unnamed brook I explored had some great cascades (below) along it. I had no intentions of starting this mini project until spring, but I had to take advantage of the many overcast days we have had this month.
As November winds down I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe, and try to convince one of your family members to explore nature with you during the holidays. The holidays are a great time of year to introduce someone to the great outdoors.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift for someone who enjoys the New Hampshire landscape, consider my White Mountains, New Hampshire calendar here. All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in, and you can view more images from the month of October here.
Happy image making..
Note: Every month I do a blog post showcasing five images I created during the month. They are intended to help you understand my lifestyle as a photographer.
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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.