Vermont - Autumn

Autumn Music II

Maple leaves decorate an old upright piano alongside a back-road in the hills above Waitsfield. The scene touched my heart.

A Fine Autumn Morning in Lincoln, Vermont

October 2016 -The village of Lincoln is picturesque as it nestles into the hills of the Green Mountains near Mt. Abe on a lovely October morning.

Camels Hump in Autumn

Our beloved Camels Hump stands out almost everywhere I go in Vermont. In this case I was at Dead Creek in Addison.

Snow Geese at Dawn

The "Great Snow Geese Migration" is one of Vermont's awe-inspiring sights in the fall. I caught this image of the geese rising early one morning at Dead Creek in Addison, Vermont.

Snow Geese Migration at Dead Creek - Addison, Vermont

November 2016 - I can't think of many things more thrilling than seeing thousands of migratory snow geese settling in for the night at the Dead Creek Wildlife Area. I am filled with awe and wonder when I witness this great spectacle of nature.

Autumn Music

You never know what you’ll see driving the back-roads of Vermont. I saw this old upright piano decorated with red maple leaves alongside a dirt road in the hills above Waitsfield.

Orange Trees

At the end of a dreary autumn day with heavy, brooding clouds, the sky in the west cleared just in time to cast a sunset glow on this autumn landscape in the Champlain Valley, revealing brilliant foliage colors in the late day light. Bristol, Vermont

Heart of Autumn

One of my favorite walks in the fall is at the Spirit-in-Nature trail in Ripton, Vermont. The intertwined paths lend themselves to quiet contemplation and open my heart to the beauty of nature. It feels like a sanctuary for the soul. I walk through the woods, circle the ponds, cross small bridges over the streams, and explore the shoreline of the South Branch of the Middlebury River. In the fall, the brilliant colors of the autumn leaves are reflected in the water, giving another magical dimension to autumn splendor. In this image, I paused to marvel at the colors in the stream which seemed to dance among the rocks, fallen leaves and fir needles. When I saw a rock peeking out the water that looked just a heart, I felt like I had encountered magic! Ripton, Vermont

Pond Leaves Reflection in Autumn

This was a particularly spectacular October day for a walk in the woods. I went to one of my favorite places: The Spirit-in-Nature Sanctuary on Goshen Road near Ripton. I walked on a carpet of leaves and breathed deeply that distinctly spicy autumn fragrance in the air. One part of the trail passed by a pond which had overflowed a bit near a beaver dam. The largest dragonflies I've ever seen were skimming the shallow water which was full of leaves and fall reflections. It was truly soul-filling! Ripton, Vermont

Peak Foliage at Kettle Pond

Ahhh....a perfect fall day with a perfect reflection of Kettle Pond in Groton, Vermont.

Autumn Paddle on Ricker Pond

I love to explore different parts of Vermont in the fall. Groton State Forest is a particularly gorgeous area! I was photographing at Ricker Pond when a kayaker paddled in to complete the picture. 🍁🍁🍁

Old Barn & Reflection

Rustic Barn . I like to drive “over the mountain “ during fall foliage season to explore different areas of Vermont. I caught this image on one of my favorite routes, the Bethel Mountain Road, where I saw one of my all-time favorite barns. I just love the foundation of round stones of equal size.

Haybales at Sunset - Addison, Vermont

Illumination

One cloudy morning as I was heading to Middlebury, the sun broke through and illuminated a tableau of fall color. It was still going strong even in early November.

Bethel Mountain Road in Autumn

This winding road between Rochester and Bethel is one of my favorite fall foliage drives. It's not only gorgeous but also very fun to drive!

Autumn Cloudscape in Lincoln, Vermont

Autumn Leaves and Falling Water

Abbey Pond Trail - Middlebury, Vermont The Abbey Pond trail is spectacular any time of year, but especially in the fall. About 1/2 mile up the trail is a long waterfall cascading down a series of ledges. If you follow the stream further up the trail, you can immerse yourself in the rushing sound of the water and find many lovely pools like this one.

Snow Geese Rising into a Rosy Dawn

Clouds of migrating snow geese stop in the fields around Dead Creek in Vermont on their migration south. At 5 a.m. on a November morning, I came to see the snow geese rise to greet the dawn. When I got there, it was still dark and although I couldn't see the geese, I could hear their calls. As dawn broke, the entire flock took to the air. It was thrilling to hear and see! Dead Creek - Addison, Vermont

Camels Hump in Autumn - Huntington, Vermont

The iconic profile of the peak of Camels Hump is 4083' high, the third highest mountain in Vermont. It is composed of rock that is some 550 million years old. Its distinctive form was shaped by glacial ice during the Ice Age.

Cottages on Lake Dunmore Salisbury, Vermont – October 2017

Vine in Autumn - Bristol, Vermont

Pond Leaves in Late Autumn

Bristol Pond is one of my favorite spots to experience nature in any season. This tableau of autumn leaves in the water has a subtle beauty that I find breathtaking.