Middle Sugarloaf Mountain - Bethlehem, New Hampshire April 22, 2013 - 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 this is your first time hearing about it, you can read up on the history and ...

James Everell Henry, Lincoln - Born in Lyman, New Hampshire on April 21,1831, James E. Henry died at his home in Lincoln, New Hampshire on April 18 or 19, 1912. He was a 19th and 20th-century timber baron best known for his logging practices and building of the Zealand Valley Railroad (1886-1897, end date is for entire Zealand operation) and East Branch & Lincoln Railroad (1893-1948) in the New Hampshire White Mountains. He forever changed the landscape of the White ...

Lyndonville Air Force Station, Vermont - Here is a quick run down on an interesting abandoned Air Force radar station in New England. Yes, you read correctly, an abandoned radar station in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. In 1955 the US Air Force built the North Concord Radar Station on East Mountain (3,439 ft) in East Haven, Vermont. Its name was changed to Lyndonville Air Force Station in 1962 and closed in 1963....[Continue reading] ...

Swift River - White Mountains, New Hampshire Scenes of March, New Hampshire - During March I spent a few days shooting along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I wanted to shoot a few locations along the Byway that have eluded me over the years, but was mainly interested in the Passaconaway settlement. Just like January and February, March had a few snowstorms that created breathtaking snowscapes. To be in a forest after a snowstorm ...

Greenleaf Hut, Mount Lafayette - Some love' em and some hate' em! I have listened to some very heated debates over the years as to why the huts should or should not exist. Personally, I believe they offer travelers an excellent opportunity to explore the mountain region. And they do make make great photo subjects....[Continue reading] ...

Franconia Notch State Park - Lincoln, NH February, New Hampshire - When shooting for the ScenicNH Photography archive I find self assignments and a little direction to be very beneficial. On top of my everyday shooting, I try to focus on one subject every month that is connected to the environment. Examples of past subjects I have focused on include extreme weather, backcountry camping impact, and trail stewardship. This approach has allowed me to build an extensive, marketable and profitable ...

East Branch of the Pemigewasset River - Lincoln, NH January, White Mountains - I have been right out straight this month and haven't had anytime to update the blog with new posts. And it looks like I have a full shooting schedule the remainder of the month, so here are a few shots from the last few weeks. The on and off dustings of snow here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire have made for some great snowscapes! Make ...

Boston and Maine Railroad - Mt Washington Branch Favorite 5 Black & White images of 2012 - A few weeks ago I posted my 10 favorite images from 2012. What I did not include were any black & white images, so here is my favorite black & white images from 2012. During the film days, I shot roll after roll of AGFA Scala, and I have no idea why I drifted away from this process. I plan on shooting more ...

Mount Chocorua Scenic Area - Albany, New Hampshire Favorite 10 images of 2012 - Another year is gone! Where does the time go? It has been an interesting year here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The weather patterns have been crazy and as I reflect on the year that is what stands out most. I spent many days shooting in the rain and in bad weather this year, but overall it has been a very successful and enjoyable ...

Chocorua Lake - Tamworth, New Hampshire Holiday Print Sale - Our holiday print sale has started! Now through December 31, 2012 receive a surprise discount on all print orders. This includes the popular acrylic and metal prints! Many new images from the 2012 season have been made available for this sale. Check it out! Use code LYRXDT during checkout to receive a lowered discounted price than advertised. Click on the above image or Here to View All Available Prints. Discount ...