Bear Brook Over Under

Over Under Bear Brook

The “under” part of this photo was 33-degree water Shooting photos in the winter can pose some unique challenges (Cold fingers, lens fog, cold-crashing camera batteries).  It took about 10 attempts before I was happy with this shot. This was an “over-under” photo (part underwater and part above water).  Unfortunately for me, the “under” part […]

Liberty Gorge Cascade

Liberty Gorge Waterfall small

This picturesque 60′ tall waterfall I am fortunate to live in a state with lots of beautiful waterfalls, and this is yet another example of that. Located at the Flume Gorge, within Franconia Notch State Park, lies this picturesque 60-foot-tall waterfall. The Flume Gorge is one of the top attractions within the White Mountain National Forest […]

Arethusa Falls

White Mountains Waterfall small

This is the highest single-drop waterfall in New England One of the best day hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire will lead you to this spectacular waterfall.  The falls are between 125-200 feet tall, depending on where you measure. Allegedly this is the highest single-drop waterfall that is trail-accessible in all New England.    […]

Ripley Falls

Ripley Falls Mt Willey small

This 100′ tall waterfall feeds into the Saco River You will find Ripley Falls at Crawford Notch State Park, within the White Mountain National Forest.  Located within my home state of New Hampshire, this 100-foot-tall waterfall is situated along Avalanche Brook, which feeds into the Saco River.  When the falls are not frozen, the face […]

Silhouette on Mt Lafayette

Mt Lafayette Bird

Watching this stoic bird, perched on a rock at the summit This particular photo was taken at the summit of Mt. Lafayette.  More specifically it was taken in the Franconia Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.  Although I am uncertain of this specific bird, I always liked this photo. I remember watching this […]

Gray Jay

Bird with Mount Washington Background

Its wings cupped, as if it were a parachute This is a photo of a Gray Jay taking flight.  I took this photo in January up the in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, at the summit of Mt. Willey.  The background of this photo is snowcapped Mount Washington.   I like this photo because it […]

Franconia Ridge

Franconia Ridge

On a clear day, you can’t beat the views The past three years I have been working through the peaks in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, not far from where I live.  The Franconia Range is still my favorite area of the White Mountains.  This photo was taken along the Franconia Ridge Trail, part […]

Salt Marsh Sunset

Salt Flats Sunset

You only have a couple minutes of perfect lighting It’s always nice when you can feature a photo from where you live.  This photo was taken in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. I’ve lived here for 2 years and I can’t get enough of the sunsets.  The area in this photo is a part of Hampton […]

Hawkweed

Hawkweed

The most extreme weather on Earth Mount Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is said to have some of the most extreme weather on Earth. People training to climb Everest often spend time on the slopes of Washington to condition themselves for the limits of wind, cold, and snow. When Matt and I […]