Posts Tagged: environment



2014 Happy Earth Day White Mountains

Birch forest on the side of Mount Hale along the abandoned Fire Warden's Trail in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Mount Hale - White Mountains, New Hampshire April 22, 2014 - 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 you have never heard of Earth Day you can read up on the history and importance ...

Human Element, Landscape Photography

A winter hiker ascends the Airline Trail in extreme weather conditions during the winter months in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Human Element, Landscape Photography - Even though I prefer a landscape free of human clutter, including a human element in the scene allows us to connect emotionally with the scene. And if done correctly, scenes that include a human element will pull the viewer into the landscape ...

Camping Ethics, White Mountains

Back-country camping impact along the Sawyer River Trail in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Camping Ethics, White Mountains - The Leave No Trace program is an effective program that uses simple principles and common sense to promote back-country camping ethics. Creating awareness for camping ethics is an important part of the program. Feel free to share this blog post with your friends...[Continue reading] ...

2013 Nature Photography Day – New England

Pemigewasset River - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire USA
Pemigewasset River - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire June 15, 2013 - Today is National Nature Photography Day First celebrated in 2006 this annual event is to promote the enjoyment of nature photography. This is a day to grab your camera and photograph nature. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) is hosting a Nature Photography Day event on their Facebook page ...

2013 Happy Earth Day New England!

Middle Sugarloaf Mountain - Bethlehem, NH USA
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 ...

Lyndonville Air Force Station, East Haven

Lyndonville Air Force Station Vermont - Cold War Radar Base
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] ...

January, White Mountains

Winter - White Mountains, New Hampshire USA Stock Photo
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 ...

Mt Tecumseh Trail, New Hampshire

Mount Tecumseh Trail - White Mountains, New Hampshire
Mt Tecumseh Trail, New Hampshire - Today I hiked the Mt Tecumseh Trail in Waterville Valley to photograph a section of fairly new stonework. In October of 2011 I was asked to photograph this work, and at the time I questioned the quality of work, so I have continued to photograph it. The included photos show that the hillside is collapsing, and the steps are not holding up....[Continue reading] ...

New Hampshire’s Wild Places & Politics

Mount Chocorua - White Mountains, New Hampshire
New Hampshire's Wild Places & Politics - Is it possible for today's conversation photographers not to get involved with the politics needed to protect New Hampshire's wild places? Ten years ago I would have said yes, but today I just don't know?...[Continue reading] ...

2012 Nature Photography Day – New Hampshire

2012 Nature Photography Day - New Hampshire
Male mallard duck cleaning his feathers June 15, 2012 - Today is National Nature Photography Day. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) has designated June 15 as "Nature Photography Day". It's a day to grab your camera and explore nature. How and what you focus on is up to you. The objective is to photograph nature ...