White Mountains, New Hampshire


2014 Happy Earth Day White Mountains

Birch forest on the side of Mount Hale along the abandoned Fire Warden's Trail in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Mount Hale - White Mountains, New Hampshire April 22, 2014 - Happy Earth Day from the White Mountains of New Hampshire USA! Earth Day is an annual day founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. Many consider Earth Day to be the birth of the modern environmental movement. The purpose of this day is to celebrate and create awareness for the environment. If you have never heard of Earth Day you can read up on the history and importance ...

An Evolving Landscape, White Mountains

Black Brook Footbridge - Pemigewasset Wilderness
An Evolving Landscape, White Mountains - It amazes me how much the landscape of the White Mountains changes over time. Many visitors to the White Mountains think of the area as being "stuck in time" because of its national forest designation. The reality is lots of change occurs naturally and by man. I thought it would be interesting to show scenes that no longer exist in the White Mountains. These scenes all disappeared over the last ten years....[Continue reading] ...

Scenes of March, White Mountains

Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge - Scenic view of the Presidential Range from along the Presidential Range Rail Trail / Cohos Trail near Cherry Pond in Jefferson, New Hampshire USA
Presidential Range Rail Trail / Cohos Trail - Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire Scenes of March, White Mountains - The 2013 / 2014 winter season is officially over, but you would never know it by the amount of snow still on the ground and cold temperatures we are having in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The snow cover has been amazing this year! I am sad to see winter come to an end, but at the same time am ...

Human Element, Landscape Photography

A winter hiker ascends the Airline Trail in extreme weather conditions during the winter months in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Human Element, Landscape Photography - Even though I prefer a landscape free of human clutter, including a human element in the scene allows us to connect emotionally with the scene. And if done correctly, scenes that include a human element will pull the viewer into the landscape ...

Scenes of February, White Mountains

Lincoln Woods Trail, Winter - Lincoln, New Hampshire
Lincoln Woods Trail - Lincoln New Hampshire Scenes of February, White Mountains - With schools taking winter break (February vacation) this month, the White Mountains of New Hampshire have been very busy. Many families visit the region to ski, explore the trails and to get away from the city life. Downtown Lincoln has been a zoo the last few weeks. Every month I do a blog post showcasing five images I created during the month. They're intended to help you ...

Russell Snow Plow, Bartlett

The Russell snow plow #68 at Bartlett Roundhouse in Bartlett, New Hampshire USA along the Maine Central Railroad. This plow was built in 1923 for the Portland Terminal Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the Maine Central Railroad and operated mostly in Maine. In 1975 the Conway Scenic Railroad purchased it.
Russell Snow Plow #68, Bartlett - Along the old Maine Central Railroad at the Bartlett Roundhouse in Bartlett, New Hampshire rests the Russell snow plow #68. It was built in 1923 for the Portland Terminal Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the Maine Central Railroad and operated mostly in Maine. In 1975 the Conway Scenic Railroad purchased it.....[Continue reading] ...

Camera Gear, Nature Photography

Carter Dome - White Mountains, New Hampshire
Camera Gear, Nature Photography - Last month, I wrote about some things to consider before pursuing a career as a full or part-time freelance nature photographer. Today, I am going to continue off that post with a list of the basic camera gear needed. Gear purchases can ruin your profit margin so it is important to consider them when forming your business ...

Scenes of January, White Mountains

Mount Pemigewasset - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire USA
Greeley Pond Trail - White Mountains, New Hampshire Scenes of January, White Mountains - 2014 has officially started, and it looks like its going to be a great year shooting the White Mountains environment. I'm pretty excited for the New Year! Much of my focus will be on areas of the White Mountains I have little coverage of and forests. January started off with fresh snow and extremely cold weather. The cold conditions kept most off the trails of the ...

Freelance Nature Photography

Mount Washington, New Hampshire USA
Freelance Nature Photography - I am not big into writing about photography tips and tricks or ranting about the photography industry so this could be the only post I make this year focused on the business of nature photography ...

December, White Mountains

Franconia Notch State Park - Snow making at Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Five images from the month of December - Is another year really gone? Wow time flies! For me, December means cleaning external hard drives, more research for 2014 projects, and time off to enjoy the holidays....[Continue reading] ...