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Autumn Scenes from Southern Vermont (2003)
Come with me on a relaxing photographic journey through the southern part of my home state of Vermont in autumn. Dozens of images in vibrant color showcase Vermont's famous fall foliage: blazing mountain vistas, soothing streams, fascinating leaf closeups, impressionistic reflections, and unique images such as moonlit foliage with star trails.

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A Peaceful Road One of the best ways to enjoy the autumn in New England is to get off the highways and spend some time driving dirt roads in rural areas. You don't need a four-wheel drive vehicle to do so -- but you often do in the winter and spring! :) A Peaceful Road
Traffic Light Trees Red-, yellow- and green-leaved trees keep each other company along the banks of the East Branch of the Deerfield River. Traffic Light Trees
Last Light The reddish tones of first rays of sunrise and the last rays of sunset bring an extra fiery brilliance to fall foliage. This image of field and forest flanking the western slopes of the Green Mountains was taken a few minutes before the sun went down, just off Route 7A near the Bennington/Shaftsbury town line. Last Light
Song in Red and Gray This micro-landscape was taken on the trail up Mt. Olga at Molly Stark State Park, east of Wilmington, Vermont. Again, it was shot as found -- I consider it Song in Red and Gray
Woodford Pond Morning Woodford, Vermont is located above 2400 feet in the highlands of the southern Green Mountains. Due to its location, it gets a Woodford Pond Morning
A Time for Maples Sugaring -- the production of maple products including sugar and syrup -- is an old tradition in New England in general, and Vermont in particular. It was common in years gone by for townsfolk to plant sugar maples along paths and roads, as this made it easier to collect the maple sap for boiling. As a result, one can often find large maples by the roadside, like these golden beauties. A Time for Maples
View from a Bridge Colors begin to light up a hillside in this simple capture of a river view taken from a bridge near Somerset, Vermont. View from a Bridge
Ovine Morning Sheep graze in a quiet meadow near flanked by a forest nearing peak foliage, as the last wisps of fog burn off in the Valley of Vermont. Ovine Morning
Pastel Panorama Peaceful dusk reflections in hues of gold and red. Pastel Panorama
Caress For rather obvious reasons, during autumn most people turn their attention to deciduous trees, while coniferous trees get the short end of the stick. (I realize that I am seriously anthropomorphizing here; I doubt the trees care. But you know what I mean. :) ) Caress
Looking North from Mount Equinox At 3,848 feet, Mount Equinox is the highest peak in the Taconic Range, which runs roughly along the border between Vermont and New York. The mountain overlooks the Manchester area, and has a paved toll road that goes right up to the summit. Looking North from Mount Equinox
Rebirth The only thing prettier than morning mist in the autumn is morning mist with beams of sunlight breaking through. Rebirth
Fall on the Rocks Fall on the Rocks
Taconic Reflections Another view of Lake Shaftsbury on a brilliantly clear, blue-sky day. I positioned myself near the edge of the beach on this cool mid-October morning to capture the reflection of the wonderful yellow and red trees on the water's edge, as well as the distant hills of the Taconics and the puffy clouds above. Taconic Reflections
Triptych A Triptych
The Deerfield Valley The Deerfield Valley is the heart of southern Vermont, nestled among the peaks of the Green Mountains. This panoramic image was taken from a viewpoint that not many people know about, located on Route 8 just south of its intersection with Route 9 in Searsburg, Vermont. The Deerfield Valley
Early Autumn on Roaring Branch Roaring Branch runs along the lower portion of the Kelly Stand Road, in Arlington and Sunderland, and is one of the prettiest rivers in all of Vermont. I often come here to admire the beautiful colored rocks, the dark riverbanks and wonderful trees and greenery. This image was taken in late September as the colors were just starting along the water. Early Autumn on Roaring Branch
Layers of Gold This is a simple image taken in the forest behind my place in the southern Green Mountains. The interesting leaves on the left-hand side are from beech trees, which aren't considered among the better trees for fall foliage since they only turn shades of gold and brown, rather than brilliant fiery orange and red. They do, however, form interesting shapes and patterns because of the tendency for areas near the veins to change later than the rest of the leaves. Layers of Gold
Autumn Impressions Viewed with a tight angle, the peak foliage and its reflections take on an almost impressionstic feel. Autumn Impressions
Rapid Turning I really liked how the yellowish color of the water in this rapid complemented the colors of the leaves above it. Taken along Roaring Branch, Arlington, Vermont. Rapid Turning
Scarlet Surprise While driving in the Londonderry area of south-central Vermont, I spotted a pretty river scene and waded through undergrowth and brush to get to the bank. When I got there, however, the lighting wasn't quite what I hoped it would be, and I couldn't get an image that I particularly liked. As I turned around to go back to the car, I spotted these brilliant red leaves, which I believe are red oak seedlings, still covered with morning dew. Scarlet Surprise
Beaver Pond Symmetry If you've looked through this entire SceneSet from the start, you probably already know that I have a bit of a fascination with water reflection shots. What can I say -- I like symmetry. :) Beaver Pond Symmetry
Mist in the Valley Another beautiful view of the Taconics from the Arlington area. Mist in the Valley
Smooth Staircase The Green Mountains are filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of unnamed small streams, like this one. In the spring they can become rushing torrents -- as well as after a big rainfall -- but most of the time they just form pretty cascades as they wind their way down the rocks. Smooth Staircase
The Garden of Eden I have nothing to say. Just enjoy. :) The Garden of Eden

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