For all the White Mountains, NH logging railroad buffs out there.

I finally added images to the archive representing the White Mountains, New Hampshire logging railroad era! Most of the “Logging Railroads” images that I have on file are part of the private collection and not viewable to the public, but I decided to make a handful of these images viewable to the public.


Considered to be the most important part of the White Mountain’s history, the logging era forever changed the mountains many of use day in and day out. The clear cutting practices of then are no longer acceptable and forever changed the way the White Mountain National Forest is managed.


Today, signs of the logging era are still visible. And if you know where to look you will find some fascinating artifacts from the logging era. If you decide to explore any of these logging lines keep in mind it is illegal to remove artifacts from the National Forest.

Click here to view the White Mountains, NH Logging Railroad gallery

Enjoy!

Since April 12, 1934 Mount Washington, New Hampshire has held the record for the highest wind gust ever measured on earth at 231 miles per hour. A wind speed that some thought would never be broken.

Never say never;

News stories have been reporting that a record wind gust of 253 miles per hour was measured on April 10, 1996 on Barrow Island, Australia during Tropical Cyclone Olivia. As of now it seems official.

Why it took 14 years to confirm this wind speed is a mystery, but it looks like the highest summit in the northeast no longer holds the record.

You can read the official news story here

Enjoy!

Quick update today....

New stock images have been added to the image archive. These images are focused around the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway is considered to be one of New Hampshire's most scenic roads. The best time to visit the area is during peak foliage season.

If you would like to view a larger selection of Kancamagus Highway images click here.


Enjoy!

How many do I carry?, Use on a cold day? How do I keep them warm?

These are questions I am asked most about batteries and cold weather shooting. I was recently asked again, so I thought I would post this information. Most dslrs use battery packs these days, so I am not going to attempt to describe the different types of batteries that are available. My canons use a 7.4V lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack.


Using your camera in cold weather is very easy if a few steps are taken. Typically the colder the day the more batteries you will use. It would be a good investment to purchase at least two or three battery packs. Working photographers all have different opinions on cameras, technique and software, but all agree when it comes to batteries and cold weather shooting. Carry alot!


Misinformed advice of carrying one battery pack should be disregarded as bad advice. Carrying one battery pack is not practical even during the summer months, so plan on carrying at least two. I usually have 4 - 5 with me at all times. During extremely cold days I use them all and sometimes find myself cycling through the dead ones trying to get a few more shots out of them.


To keep the battery packs warm I store them in a pocket near my body. Body heat helps keep the batteries warm so they can operate in cold conditions. I also keep them in a pocket that is easy to get to. This allows me to make quick battery changes and limits the amount of time my hands are exposed to the elements. And when temperatures are hovering around 0 zero you want to limit skin exposure in order to avoid frostbite.

Winter is a great time to capture New England’s beauty. Get out and take a few shots! :)

Enjoy!