Learn & Explore Series Episode 56
"Focusing on the Details of Photographing Fall Colors in New England"
Did You Know?
During mid- to late September is when thousands of broad-winged hawks migrate from New England to the South.
Did You Know?
There are approximately 7,400 miles of unpaved roads in Vermont.
Did You Know?
Many experts and New Englanders consider Kent, CT; Bethel, ME; Manchester, VT; Williamstown, MA; and Middlebury, VT as the top 5 locations for photography of fall colors.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- Which are the best weeks of the fall for peak color?
- Aren’t the peak times earlier in Northern New England and then peak farther south as the season advances?
- Are there excellent roadside locations to photograph New England fall colors?
- Are there advantages to hiking into the backcountry?
- Are there photo tours of the area?
- What qualities and/or experience should the best tour guides have?
- Do tours guide guests to “secret” locations for views and photos most others can’t capture?
- Do photo tours include any instruction?
- Shouldn’t a photographer be prepared to awake early to shoot during the magic hour of sunrise?
- Is it easy to find misty or foggy locations to add that element to photos?
- Are there flowing waterfalls at this time of the year to enhance a fall color composition?
- What is the best combination of camera and lens to capture fall color landscapes in New England?
- Are there opportunities to photograph wildlife?
- Should guests be prepared to shoot during inclement weather, which can enhance fall foliage images?
- Are there opportunities to travel on the water by canoe or other types of boats to photograph otherwise unreachable locations?