Scenes of July, White Mountains – Boy the month of July has flown by, and I can’t believe we are flipping the calendar to August. The New Hampshire White Mountains has a been a mob scene this month. The great weather has brought many visitors to the White Mountains region looking for relaxation and enjoyment.
Much of my time in July has been spent photographing and scouting in the New Hampshire towns of Campton, Sandwich, and Waterville Valley. I am getting ready to start a new project, and have had to do more scouting than usual for this one. It has been a few years since I last visited Sandwich, and I forgot how beautiful the landscape is. These towns are rich with history, and I recommend visiting them if you have the opportunity.
I spent one afternoon this month photographing and exploring land in the Beebe River watershed, along the historic Beebe River Railroad (1917-1942). This land is in the process of being conserved. The Conservation Fund (TCF) purchased a 5,435 acre tract of land in May 2014 from Yankee Forest LLC in the towns of Campton and Sandwich, and they are currently managing the property until it can be permanently protected. It is a great area for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. To learn more about this tract of land see here.
This July marks my twenty-fourth consecutive month photographing the ongoing vandalism (illegal tree cutting) happening on the summit of Mt Tecumseh. It was a foggy day, and there wasn’t much of a view, but more trees have been cut down. The cutting actually started in 2011, which I reported to Forest Service, and it continues today with no end in sight. If you are trying to make a name for yourself in the White Mountains, this is not the way to go about it. For those following this issue you can see each month’s image here.
When in Sandwich, I ventured up the historic Sandwich Notch Road into Sandwich Notch to photograph a section of the Bearcamp River (above). Bearcamp River is one of the most peaceful rivers I have ever visited in the White Mountains region. And I can’t help but think of a line in John G. Whitter's poem “Among the Hills”.
“To drink the wine of mountain air
Beside the Bearcamp water”
I want to end this blog article by directing you to my 2016 New Hampshire wall calendars. I have produced two calendars for the 2016 calendar year. One is focused on the state of New Hampshire, and the other is focused on the New Hampshire White Mountains (above). Both calendars look great, and I am excited for you to see them. You can see both calendars here.
All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in, and you can view more images from the month of July here.
Happy image making..
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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.
ScenicNH Photography LLC
Specializing in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, Erin Paul’s photography and writing focuses on the history of the White Mountains, and telling the story of abandoned places and forgotten historical sites.