Sep 3, 2023

15 New England Fall Foliage Photo Tips

At Roth Galleries, I trust my CANON gear to capture the vivid colors of the famous New England fall foliage and picturesque scenery. The CANON R5 camera with the pristine 24-105mm lens is always in my bag, it is a great all around combo no matter the subject. Check out the link above if you are in the market to upgrade!

Now, let's get to the meat of this blog post and 15 fall foliage photography tips, hope you explore, enjoy and share!

Photo Tip #1: Plan your New England fall foliage leaf peeping and photography trips well in advance and at peak times or near peak. There are many sites that provide the required information and provide accurate foliage reports for color and leaf drop.
 
Photo Tip #2: Use a Polarizing Filter to boost color and balance the contrast in your photography image. The filter eliminates unwanted and distracting glare and reflections on wet leaves and one can think of it as sunglasses for your camera. Overall, these filters increase color saturation, boost blue sky, add cloud contrast, control reflections and add neutral density to lengthen exposure times for blurred, impressionistic images.

Photo Tip #3: Utilize lowest possible ISO settings like ISO 100 and below for higher quality pictures. Do not use your camera Auto ISO setting since at low light conditions it will adjust to higher ISO settings that may produces more noise. Instead get in the habit of using your tripod even when sufficient light is available. On a different note using our tripod will benefit in better and more pleasing compositions as well.
 
Photo Tip #4: Consider the weather forecast. For example get out after a rain storm has passed to take advantage of beautiful lighting conditions when the sunlight breaks through and provides us with spectacular lighting conditions on fall foliage. Air is clearest in the morning and after rain making for good times to strive for stunning and scenic autumn landscape photography compositions. 
 
Photo Tip #5: Do not be fooled and discouraged by overcast and rainy day weather forecasts. Cloudy days make for beautiful balanced light and provide us photographers with minimal wind and beautiful light to capture sharp details in leaves and trunks. Rain drops on leaves make for excellent macro photography images and wet leaves bring out colors even more.

Photo Tip #6: Eliminate overcast sky by using your telephoto lens to achieve tighter, more Intimate Landscape compositions that are more beneficial and interesting.

Photo Tip #7: Look for warm autumn hues and combine them with their complementary colors for high color contrast imagery; For example golden, yellow or orange foliage combined with a saturated blue sky or red maple leaves works well with an evergreen background, all making for fabulous autumn images.
 
Photo Tip #8: Photograph fall colors on bright sunny days at Mid Range Aperture settings to add additional depth to images when including a blue sky in the compositions. The sunlight really makes the colors pop.

Photo Tip #9: Find inspiration in waterfalls framed by beautiful foliage colors or get close with still tree leaves on the ground and on rocks in rushing creeks and brooks. Overcast and cloudy sky provides excellent conditions for such photo objects.
 
Photo Tip #10: Photograph during the morning or afternoon sunlight when light is at its best and leaves are sun-kissed by the beautiful sunlight thereby illuminating the colors of fall foliage.
 
Photo Tip #11: Capture beautiful autumn, razor sharp and Mirror-Like Reflections in ponds and lakes. Too windy for that ... no problem, create artistic impressionistic images within the tiny waves or with foliage in motion.

Photo Tip #12: Saturate and intensify colors by underexposing your photos slightly.

Photo Tip #13: Use a Steady Tripod or fast shutter speeds to maximize image quality.

Photo Tip #14: Use the camera self timer, a cable release or remote release to trip the shutter. If not using live view use mirror lock up to minimize camera shake and blurry pictures.
 
Photo Tip #15: Do not ditch November and December when leaves are on the ground and make for beautiful Macro Photography pictures. Visit your local sites to get in close and extend fall foliage photography season for a couple of months. 
 
 
 
 
Good light and happy photo making!




 

Jul 7, 2023

New England Photography of Natural Wonders and Historic Landmarks

Photography of New England's historic landmarks and natural wonders is my calling. I love chasing the light throughout my home state of Massachusetts, and also in the neighboring states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Connecticut. I find endless creative inspiration and beauty here.

New England is renowned for its stunning fall foliage and autumn colors. During the fall season, the region's forests, mountains and lakes transform into vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, attracting tourists from around the world who come to witness this natural phenomenon.

 

New England is famous for its coastal villages, harbors and seafood. Our coastal towns and cities offer a wide variety of delicious seafood dishes, including our creamy clam chowder, lobster rolls, oysters and fresh Atlantic fishes, attracting food enthusiasts and seafood lovers. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England is recognized for its charming colonial architecture, especially in towns like Boston, Salem, and Newport. These areas showcase well-preserved historic buildings, churches, and homes that offer glimpses into the region's past often juxtaposed with sleek modern and contemporary architecture.

 

New Englanders enjoy several legendary professional sport teams. The New England Patriots (NFL), Boston Red Sox (MLB), Boston Celtics (NBA), and Boston Bruins (NHL) have all achieved considerable success with plenty of championships, garnering a devoted fan base.


The New England coastline is dotted with lighthouses that have become iconic symbols of the northeast region. These historic structures serve as beacons for sailors and offer scenic views for visitors.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England is a significant producer of cranberries and maple syrup. Cranberry bogs, especially in Massachusetts, are a common sight, and the region's maple syrup is renowned for its quality and flavor.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England's countryside is loved for its unique charm, with idyllic small towns, red barns, and rolling hills. The region offers beautiful landscapes, especially in Vermont, Maine, Western Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, which are popular destinations for hiking, fishing, boating, biking or just chilling out.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England played a crucial role in American history, being the site of the first English settlements in the country. It was the birthplace of the American Revolution, with notable events like the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington and Concord.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Englanders are drawn to their rolling hills and mountains for outdoor recreational activities, and beautiful scenery, throughout the year. New Hampshire White Mountains, Vermont Green Mountains, Massachusetts Berkshires and Maine Acadia National Park are the most notable mountain regions in New England.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England is home to numerous beautiful waterfalls. Bash Bish Falls (Massachusetts), Sabbaday Falls (New Hampshire), Kent Falls State Park (Connecticut), Moss Glen Falls (Vermont), Stepstone Falls (Rhode Island), and Screw Auger Falls (Maine) are some of my favorites.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England's covered bridges were built primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries. The covers protect the wooden trusses from the elements, thus extending their lifespan. While many covered bridges have been lost over the years due to natural disasters or modernization, there are still several notable ones that you can visit in New England.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England's white steeples have a rich history dating back to the colonial period when many of the region's towns were founded. They were typically constructed as part of meetinghouses, which served as both places of worship and community gathering spaces. Over time, the tradition of building white steeples spread beyond churches to other structures such as town halls, schools, and libraries.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England mills were built during the 19th century during an expansion of the textile manufacturing in the North East. Though mainly not in use today, they offer a sense of a simpler, foregone time.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England's beautiful beaches attract locals and tourists alike. Some of my all time favorites beaches in the New England region are the Massachusetts Cape Cod Bay and National Seashore, Maine Ogunquit Beach, New Hampshire Hampton Beach, Rhode Island Block Island Beaches.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nov 6, 2021

2022 New England Fall Colors Calendar

 

2022 New England Fall Colors photography calendar is now available on through the website online Juergen Roth Galleries Shop.

New England Fall Colors calendar is a curated collection of beautiful autumn scenery from New England. Every year, leaf peepers from around the world are drawn to the bright red, orange and yellow fall foliage and colors that frame historic and iconic landmarks in glorious hues, lead colorful ways into the mountains, reflect beautifully in local ponds and lakes, and provide perfect backgrounds for rivers, cascades and waterfalls throughout the region. All photography images are available as museum quality wall art prints at Roth Galleries site. Good light and happy photo making!

Nov 29, 2020

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Mar 29, 2020

Full Moon Rise over Rhode Island Newport Bridge


Capturing a full moon rise over The Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, also or better known as the Newport Bridge, had been on my bucket list for many years. Following some research on the subject, it seemed to be a good time last time around. The moon was predicted to rise between one of the arches and then continue above this iconic New England bridge in Rhode Island. So I decided to go! Upon arrival I started setting up tripod and 100-400 mm with a 1.4x teleconverter. As forecast the moon beautifully rose between the arch and above but the brightness was lacking. Ones brightness became acceptable it was above the bridge. I quickly improvised and moved set up around to create a symmetrical composition of the rectangular Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge with its triangle suspensions and the round full moon atop. Later on, I moved further around to capture other perspective and eventually changed to a wide-angle lens to capture the entire bridge with a bright full moon on top while the sunset light was still painting this Rhode Island scenery in beautiful warm hues. 

The focal length was 435mm and an aperture setting of f/32 provided a shutter speed of 1/25 seconds at ISO100. During post-processing I applied noise reduction and mainly adjusted brightness, contrast, and color saturation, before removing image imperfection and sharpening the final digital photography image of Full Moon over Rhode Island Newport Bridge.

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Mar 28, 2020

Full Moon over Motif Number One in Rockport Massachusetts on Cape Ann

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Motif Number One in Rockport, MA on Cape Ann is an exceptional photo subject year-round. I love visiting this iconic landmark and spot north of Boston. The historic red fishing shack at Bearskin Neck on Bradley Wharf always stands out against the beautiful contrast of the warm hues of sunrise or sunset skies. My last visit brought me here at sunset and I was eager to capture another full moon rising across this picturesque working New England harbor and its fishing boat fleet. Temperatures were low, but not too bad compared to my last Motif Number One Full Moon adventure here. Upon arrival I first explored the views of Motif Number 1 from Bradley Wharf, the setting sun painted the harbor scenery in beautiful light. I used the time at hand to capture some more intimate shots of dinghies while also taking photos of the harbor. Ones it was time I worked my way over to the old boat ramp in Rockport. Research unveiled that the moon was going to rise right next to Motif #1. Three more photographers did their research as well and we shared doing the same thing while chatting it up a bit. Equipped with a Canon 100-400mm lens and a 1.4x telezomm converter I got to work. Cloud cover was a bit of a hurdle but also ended up being a blessing. The late night illuminated the scenery and clouds popped at the horizon in beautiful colors. The full moon showed no shyness that night and slowly but surely became more and more visible between the clouds. Ones bright and shiny, I was able to sneak in a bunch of moon photos before it disappeared between the clouds. Great night for nature and New England Full Moon Photography, so glad I made it out!

Focal lens was at 100mm while an aperture setting of f/11 provided a shutter speed of 1/25 seconds at ISO100. During post-processing I applied noise reduction and mainly adjusted brightness, contrast, and saturation, removed unwanted dust spots and image imperfection before sharpening the final digital photography image of Full Moon over Rockport Harbor and Motif Number One.


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Dec 19, 2019

Visiting Indian Well State Park during Connecticut Fall Foliage Season

This past New England Fall Foliage season I traveled to Connecticut exploring Indian Well State Park. It's a recreational area along the west bank of Lake Housatonic near Shelton, CT. It also features Indian Well Falls, a 15-foot horsetail waterfalls with a beautiful pool at bottom. This Connecticut waterfall is only a short walk from the parking area and easy to reach, right up my sleeves.

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Fall foliage was still at peak or past peak with some leaf drop apparent. My Canon 16-35mm wide-angle lens allowed me to incorporate the circular gorge and pool while also adding some bright autumn colors at the top of the waterfall. A polarizing filter eliminated glare on the rocks and boosted color saturation. The filter also extended exposure times by approximately one stop allowing for a more pronounced silky water effect. On my way out and back to the car I explored the rushing cascades downstream of this stunning New England waterfall. This second photography image shows Indian Hole Brook with its surrounding environment, providing a good feel of the entire scenery around this Connecticut State Park.

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In the last photograph, I looked for more Intimate Compositions of the flowing waters and fallen leaves. There was a very photogenic area of moos covered rocks that were in beautiful contrast with orange leaves. I loved photographing here and spent a decent amount of time here trying different perspectives and compositions, could have photographed all day here. 

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Looking for more inspiration? Watch me on the iconic WCVB-TV (Channel 5)’s CHRONICLE Waterfall Road Trip show.

Good light and happy photo making!

My best,

Juergen
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Dec 12, 2019

New Hampshire White Steeple Wonalancet Union Chapel Photography Artwork


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Fall in New England is a great time to explore and always get my blood stream going. One of New England's most iconic and scenic fall scenes is the white steeple Wonalancet Union Chapel. This place of worship is located in the town of Tamworth, NH, at the foot of the famous New Hampshire White Mountains. It is also the final resting place of Arthur and Kate Walden.

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On my visit during this year's New England fall foliage season I encountered the charming Wonalancet Union Chapel surrounded by beautiful autumn colors. The fall colors were peaking and provided a perfect backdrop while the field in front of the church was a great foreground element to lead viewers into the frame and towards the white steeple building. 

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Juergen
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Dec 5, 2019

2019 New England Fall Foliage Photography Favorites


Chasing New England fall foliage and peak colors is something I look forward to all year long. I usually start making photography plans shortly after leaves have dropped and a season comes to an end. This years 2019 New England fall foliage season was spectacular and I made several trips up north, south and west, visiting New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Unfortunately, I had to ditch Maine and Vermont this year but hope to visit during next years autumn season. This blog showcase some of my favorites from 2019. Enjoy!

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