Vermont - Autumn

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.

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

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.

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

Autumn Dream in Yellow

This dreamy autumn scene was created by using the technique of Intentional Camera Movement. In this case, I hand-held my camera while taking a long-exposure. I love the soft, expressive feeling in this. Bristol, Vermont

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

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

October Colors at Bristol Pond

The wetlands around Bristol Pond were full of autumn's warm colors and textures on this fine October day. I used a technique called Intentional Camera Movement along with a long-exposure for this image to create a soft, somewhat abstract feel to the image. Bristol, Vermont

Autumn Dream in Red

One of my favorite places to see Vermont’s colorful fall foliage is in Lincoln, Vermont where I found this beautiful maple tree which took my breath away with its glowing red leaves. In this abstract shot, l played with the technique of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). I like how the hand-held long-exposure softened the landscape and intensified the color. Lincoln, Vermont

Bridge of Dreams

I spotted this inviting footbridge while I was out doing a little autumn leaf-peeping. I would have loved to have seen where it led to, but that will remain a mystery for my imagination. Pomfret, Vermont

Upper Notch Road near Lincoln in Autumn

October 2016 - I love driving this backroad between Bristol and Lincoln. It is exceptionally beautiful in the fall.

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. Bristol, Vermont

Autumn Leaves and Trees - Watershed Center, Bristol

November 2015 - This is one of my favorite autumn images with the carpet of golden leaves and the trunks of the trees receding into the distance.

Holley Hall in Autumn

Our town hall is beautiful in the fall! Bristol, Vermont -- September 2020

Bartlett Falls in Autumn - Bristol, VT

October 2017 - I had this beautiful place to myself on this fall morning. This is a long-exposure image which gives the water a silky texture.

Dreamy October Road

This image is an example of an abstract technique called ICM (Intentional Camera Movement). While out on the backroads of Lincoln and Bristol in October, I used a hand-held long-exposure of 1.3 seconds made possible with a graduated neutral density filter. No edits...I love how the exposure pulled out the beautiful autumn colors and created a dreamy effect. Lincoln, Vermont - October 2019

Tire Swing in Autumn

A bit of nostalgia here... I am happy there are still tire swings! I like to explore the unpaved roads in Lincoln (which is almost all of them, really) and was delighted to encounter this sweet rural scene.

The Way Home - October

Driving towards Bristol on a cloudy, drizzly day, I passed this small, rustic shed, a familiar sight on the way home. I am glad I stopped to capture how lovely it looks with autumn's colors. Bristol, Vermont

Maple Leaves on a Stone Wall in Autumn - Square

Cottages on Lake Dunmore Salisbury, Vermont – October 2017

Lake Dunmore Cottages in Autumn

Three Chairs on a House...and a Pumpkin

You don't see this every day! I admire a clever autumn display and this one takes a prize!

Tree Goddess in Autumn

October 2018 - Stowe, Vermont It is magical to be among these golden trees at the top of the Notch that leads from Stowe to Jeffersonville. Standing among them was like being bathed in golden light. The tree on the left seemed like a Tree Goddess welcoming us to her forest!

Shelburne Farms in Autumn

Autumn Reflection in a Stream, Spirit in Nature Trails, Ripton, Vermont

Ripton, Vermont There is nothing I love more in the fall than a walk in the woods, and the Spirit-in-Nature Trail in Ripton is one of my favorite places to go. The 80-acre sanctuary has nine interconnecting paths, each representing a particular faith group, and inspiring quotations are posted on the trees. I love to trample through leaves and marvel at the colors along the gentle trails that meander through the woods. This reflection was taken along the bank of the South Branch of the Middlebury River.

Lincoln Swimming Hole

Well, it's probably a bit chilly to swim here at the end of September in Vermont but I bet some hardy folks would do it. It's a lovely place to be, that's for sure. Lincoln, Vermont

The view from Maple Street in Autumn (panorama) - Vergennes, Vermont

October 2017 - One of my favorite views is this one, looking west towards the Adirondacks from Maple Street in Vergennes. The water in the foreground is Otter Creek.

Bare Tree in Autumn at Sunset

November 2015 - Sometimes a simple scene is transformed by the light from the setting sun. This is in late autumn which has its own special beauty.

Autumnal Equinox Sunrise - Camels Hump

On a frosty morning as the seasons officially change on the Equinox, I made my way to one of my favorite views of Camels Humps to catch the sun rise over the Green Mountains. Huntington, Vermont -- September 2020

Abbey Pond Falls in Autumn

These falls cascade down across a series of ledges in a stream that continues up much further to Abbey Pond. The rushing sound of water washes over me as I breathe in the sweet/spicy aroma of fallen leaves. 2020 November -- East Middlebury, Vermont

Foggy Day at Bristol Pond

In late October, fall colors evolve into orange, bronze and rust at this peaceful landscape at Bristol Pond. Bristol, Vermont -- October 2020

Autumn at the Watershed Center, Bristol, Vermont

The trails at the Watershed wind through a magical landscape. I love these trees whose contorted roots cling to mossy boulders. Add a generous sprinkling of maple leaves and...MAGIC!

Blended Seasons - The road to Bristol

Red Barn & Vines in Autumn Sunset Glow

Middlebury Falls Panorama

Dearleap Mountain near Bristol in Autumn - Panorama

River Rocks & Reflections in Autumn - Robert Frost Trail, Ripton

Rocks, Leaves & Reflections - Spirit in Nature Trail, Ripton

River Rocks & Autumn Reflections - Robert Frost Trail, Ripton, Vermont

Belgian Horse in Autumn

October 2018 - Bristol, Vermont I often take the backroad home from Lincoln because I like seeing Deerleap Mountain from the other side. As I came in sight of the mountain, there were five beautiful Belgian horses prancing in a meadow with the foliage-covered hills lit up around them. I got out of the car to get a closer look and this one came running over to see me. Isn't he gorgeous?

Grazing Horse on an Autumn Day - Notch Road, Lincoln, Vermont

October 2016 - I like to explore Vermont’s unpaved roads in autumn and that is how I encountered this beauty on a perfect autumn day.

VERY Vermont!

The backroads of Lincoln offer a marvelous leaf-peeping experience with Mt Abe as a backdrop, the classic Vermont village of Lincoln, and open pastures that give a long-view. This day was no exception as I captured a curious cow under a maple tree turning color. West LIncoln, Vermont _ October 2013

Champlain Bridge in Autumn

Halpin Covered Bridge in Autumn

This little-seen covered bridge is just outside of Middlebury but is tucked away on a dead-end road and provides access only to the Halpin family farm. It is a single-span Town lattice truss and stands 41 feet above the water, making it the highest covered bridge in the state.

Bristol Pond on a Fine Autumn Morning

I caught the sunrise at this peaceful spot the other day. I took a few shots and then settled on top of a leaf-strewn boulder with my coffee to take in the start of a beautiful fall day in Vermont.

Camels Hump in Autumn - Huntington, Vermont

October 2015 - Peak foliage is an elusive goal to try to capture, but I think I was successful on this day in Huntington looking east towards Vermont’s iconic mountain.

Vermont Backroad in Autumn

Rochester, Vermont One of my favorite things to do in autumn is to explore Vermont’s backroads with no particular destination in mind. I love the feeling of discovery and am always excited to find the treasure of a hidden landscape.