Five images from the month of October – Is the month of October really coming to an end already? With the cool nights, most of the autumn foliage on the ground, and Mount Washington receiving snow, I would say November is knocking on the door, and it won’t be long before the landscape is covered in snow. It is time to close the books on October and work our way through another month.

This has been one the strangest autumn foliage seasons I have seen in a long time in the White Mountains. The foliage was delayed this year, but it did eventually appear, and it was not the greatest of foliage, but not the worst either. As a photographer, I have learned to work with whatever scene nature presents to me, and the mediocre foliage this year was a nonissue for me.

Every year I look forward to the month of October. I love the changing of the seasons, and creating images in the forest during this time of year. Everyday subjects, like the above abandoned Chevrolet, take on a new look when surrounded by the brilliant autumn foliage. This picturesque Chevrolet looks to have had a hard life.

On a couple of these cool October days we have had I was shooting and scouting locations in Benton New Hampshire, and on my way to Benton, through Kinsman Notch, I could not drive past the roadside viewpoint of Clough Mine Brook (above) without stopping. The brook looked awesome covered in autumn foliage.

I spent a few days this month scouting out new locations in the lakes region of New Hampshire, and I came across a few beautiful stone walls. The stone wall (above) at the Center Harbor Memorial Park Cemetery in Center Harbor is very impressive. It is at least five feet wide in places. You can see more New Hampshire stone walls here.

I will end this blog article by showcasing the image (above) the represents the month of November in my 2016 White Mountains calendar. The winter season will be here soon, and the White Mountains will be transformed into a winter wonderland. I can’t wait to see the landscape covered in snow again! If you are interested in ordering a New Hampshire wall calendar see the below link.

All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in. And you can view more new images from the month of October here.

Happy image making..

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 Donovan

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.