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Travel Articles for New England
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Explore a collection of blog articles celebrating the beauty, charm, and hidden corners of New England. From scenic drives and seasonal highlights to photography tips and local stories, these posts offer inspiration for travelers, photographers, and ...
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Seaside Articles

A collection of blog posts celebrating New England’s coastal charm—from lighthouses and seaside villages to rocky shorelines and salty breezes. Dive into stories, photos, and travel tips inspired by the region’s unforgettable oceanfront beauty.

 
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The Winter Island Lighthouse in Salem, Massachusetts rises proudly against the icy morning, its white façade glowing softly in the pale light of dawn. Above, the sky blazes a brilliant blue, touched by the first golden rays of the sun.
Chasing Sea Smoke on a Frigid Morning - Vistaphotography
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The scene unfolds at Nubble Lighthouse on a serene dusk of July 31. The sky is a canvas of deepening hues, transitioning from the warm embrace of twilight to the velvety darkness of night.
The Nubble in July - Vistaphotography
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A cold winter’s afternoon led to a rosy glow over Marblehead Massachusetts. You can also see the nearby, Children’s Island, Cormorant Rock, and Marblehead Rock just offshore from Marblehead Lighthouse.
Exploring the views of Marblehead Neck - Vistaphotography
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Solar eclipse articles

A collection of blog posts documenting my journey to prepare for photographing the 2024 solar eclipse—from gear choices and practice sessions to lessons learned and tips for capturing this once-in-a-lifetime event.

 
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Jeff's Review of the Solar Eclipse - 8 April 2024 - Vistaphotography
Jeff's Review of the Solar Eclipse - 8 April 2024 - Vistaphotography
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Ok, folks, we are at 10 days away and counting from the Solar Eclipse on 8 April. I’m taking a peek at the long-range weather forecast each morning and earlier this week on Monday I...
A Guide to Safely Photographing and Observing Solar Eclipses, Part 3 - Vistaphotography
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As you’ll see in my video I’ve started practicing and it’s a good thing because I ran into issues, my first time photographing the sun. (I listed these down below)...
A Guide to Safely Photographing and Observing Solar Eclipses, Part 2 - Vistaphotography
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This is both a guide and my journey on how to photograph the 8 April 2024 Solar Eclipse, including tips on equipment, safety measures, composition, and capturing unique moments.
Capturing the 8 April 2024 Solar Eclipse: A Photographers Guide to Stunning Shots - Vistaphotography
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AI Related

Articles talking about the thoughts behind using Artificial Intelligence in Art

 
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This is one of those scenes that leaf peepers love to find. A lovely old barn in Vermont alongside a road in a valley full of the fall colors. At least one thinks so…
A Barn in the Fall Colors or is it? - Vistaphotography
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Autumn related

A seasonal collection of blog posts celebrating the sights, colors, and charm of fall in New England—featuring travel tips, foliage updates, photography advice, and cozy autumn inspiration.

 
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As always I start traveling in September to see how the New England fall colors are developing.
A Beautiful 2022 Fall Foliage Season - Vistaphotography
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For much of the year, you can find your way up Cloudland Road and explore Pomfret Vermont. But in the autumn this area can really come to life with country dirt roads lined with farms and the fall colors can be spectacular.
Sleepy Hollow Farm, Pomfret Vermont - Vistaphotography
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Sometimes, the most memorable moments on a foliage drive come not from a destination, but from a detour.
A Hidden Gem in the Western Green Mountains: The Waterfall Behind the Blue Pennant - Vistaphotography
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Covered Bridges

Explore my collection of blog articles all about New England’s covered bridges—featuring scenic drives, photography tips, history, and hidden gems that celebrate these charming icons of the past

 
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The Lower Falls Covered Bridge is the least of the five covered bridges in Northfield, Vermont. Smallest, shortest, or least attractive? Do you think so? I also want to mention that ALL 5 Northfield covered bridges are red… To me, that beats Montgome...
Northfield Five - Lower Falls Covered Bridge - Vistaphotography
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Once the autumn colors are past, I wait eagerly for the first snows to fly. Then I want to go and find some of Vermont’s covered bridges. Not just any covered bridges since Vermont has quite a few.
Vermont covered bridges in winter - Vistaphotography
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Travel Suggestions

Discover a collection of blog articles filled with travel tips, scenic routes, and hidden gems across New England—perfect for planning your next getaway or weekend adventure in this charming region.

 
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My favorite Vermont church in Winter is the round church in Richmond Vermont.
A great Christmas card of a Vermont church - Vistaphotography
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Always a favorite place to visit at any time of the year...
Quiet Vermont town of Peacham - Vistaphotography
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Autumn snow on Mount Washington in New Hampshire sometimes provides snowliage (snow and the fall colors seen at the same time!
Autumn snow on Mount Washington in New Hampshire - Vistaphotography
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