I consider myself privileged to be able to live in a rural part of Vermont, one of the most beautiful, natural states in the USA. Sure, there are times when I miss the conveniences of the city, and I do think that winter here lasts just a bit too long! But on the whole, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, at least for me. And one of the greatest advantages of living here is being able to enjoy the annual splendor of a New England autumn.

The many deciduous trees on the mountainsides, in the valleys, and along the streams and lakes of Vermont begin to change color starting as early as the end of August. Through the month of September and into October, as the temperature drops and summer fades to fall, the greens of the Green Mountains transform into a riot of gold, orange, red and purple. It is a time for harvest, for fresh apple cider and pumpkin pie, of crisp days and cool nights. And it is also a time for some of the most spectacular scenery the world has to offer.

For a photographer, Vermont in the autumn is an "embarrassment of riches". Each year I try to spend several days and nights walking and driving around southern Vermont, searching for unique images that capture the essence of foliage season. This SceneSet contains 65 of my favorite images, chosen from several hundred that I took during September and October 2003.

I selected the images for this screensaver/slideshow to illustrate as many moods of Vermont's autumn as possible. In it you will see breathtaking mountain-top panoramas, wide views of many of southern Vermont's lush valleys, images of classic Vermont scenes, and the relaxing images of misty lakes reflecting foliage early in the morning. Since I like to experiment, I have also included some of my favorite "unusual" images here, including impressionistic pastels taken after dusk, abstracts of color and shape, and even some unique long-exposure shots of fall foliage taken by moonlight with star trails in the sky.

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I hope you enjoy this SceneSet!

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