Braking for moose - Pittsburg, New Hampshire.

It's hard to believe it has been almost two months since my last entry - I apologize to those of you who look forward to reading these posts on a regular basis.  Needless to say, the last two months were very busy for me with commisioned projects taking me to various corners of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.  I also enjoyed a work-free week-long vacation with Marcy and the kids in Acadia National Park.  As a photographer who loves nature and travel photography, it is almost impossible not to try and fit some photography work into every trip I take, and I think this Acadia trip was probably the first vacation in a dozen years or so where I didn't work at all.  It was great!  I got to hike and canoe with the kids, take them on their first fishing trip, and recharge my batteries for the slew of assignments I had to work on after our return.


Katahdin Lake dawn.

I made a return trip to Katahdin Lake in July to shoot a magazine story for a regional publication (the piece should run next summer.)  For those of you who have followed this blog, you know that I spent time at Katahdin Lake shooting for the Trust for Public Land in 2005 and 2006 as they worked to raise 14 million dollars to protect it's pristine shoreline, wildlife habitat, and spectacular view of Mount Katahdin.  It was great to return this year and see the lake as a fully-protected part of Baxter State Park.  For those of you interested in visiting Katahdin Lake, contact the park or check out the website for Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps.


Jamaican Farm worker on the Harlow Farm in Westminster, Vermont.

I spent several days shooting some agricultural scenes as part of our Connecticut River photo project.  I met some interesting people and gained a new respect for the work it takes to produce all the great food we enjoy here in New England.  These are just a few photos from that work.


Community farmers harvest their plot at the Nuestras Raices farm in Holyoke, Massachuestts.


Shade-grown tobacco in Hadley, Massachusetts.


Organic cabbage grows at the Harlow Farm in Westminster, Vermont.


A field in Pepperell, Massachusetts.

Though the Connecticut River Valley boasts the most productive farmland in New England, farms in places like eastern Masaschusetts are still active and important open spaces in an increasingly suburbanized environment.  The above photo was part of a project for the Trust for Public Land.


Connecticut River dawn.  Lunenburg, Vermont.


Fly-fishing on the Connecticut River in Clarksville, New Hampshire.

The above photo was taken as part of a conservation project that hopes to protect 2000+ acres and 5 miles of undeveloped river frontage on the Connecticut River in Clarksville, New Hampshire (that's way up north for you flatlanders.)  Lots of trout and good paddling here.  I'm not sure of the exact status of this project, so I can't provide you more details at this time, but when I can I'll pass on the info.

With a promise to update this blog more often...Until next time...

-Jerry