In the foreground of this photo, you have a mountain brook swiftly cascading. In the center of the photo, you can see the sheer drop off of Table Rock. And in the background of this photo, you can see the explosion of color that scatters the mountains in the Mahoosuc Range. Nearby mountains include Puzzle Mountain (3,133’) and Old Speck (4,170’). Once you make it to Table Rock, you won’t find a better place to catch your breath. This hike has a worthwhile payoff. Table Rock perches out over the mountain, offering beautiful views. There are swimming holes along the brook, perfect for cooling off in the summer months. The erosion from the brook has even created some natural looking waterslides, a kid’s dream.  

To me, the challenge of creating a powerful landscape photo is providing something for the viewer to observe in the foreground, middle ground, and background of the image. I enjoy this photo because it walks your eyes through the entire view. The variety of colors almost looks unreal, but for a brief period every year, this is what the mountains look like. It can be challenging to catch fall at its peak. There isn’t a predetermined date for this, rather it depends on the weather. Sure, you can be guaranteed to catch the fall foliage anytime in October, but to catch the peak, you have to either get out often or get lucky.

Big thanks to WBP Featured Photographers Ben Acker and Daniel Acker for sharing this hike!