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The Art of getting Lost in New England

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Lots of practice and reading of articles by others meant I was as prepared as possible for the main event on 8 April 2024. Here is the first of several articles I wrote from getting ready to lessons learned.

https://vistaphotography.wordpress.com/2024/01/24/capturing-the-8-april-2024-solar-eclipse-a-photographers-guide-to-stunning-shots/

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Cellphone capture of the rising sun using solar glasses as the filter. I did a lot of practice leading up to the solar eclipse. My biggest lesson learned? Beware the gawk factor.

If you can automate the capture process, then do it. Because it is hard to keep your brain from exploding when totality hits...

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Jeff Folger Solar Eclipse and Lunar Happenings Wall Art

Solar Eclipse and Lunar Happenings - Buy wall art from Jeff Folger. All wall art ships within 48 hours and includes a 30-day money-back guar

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Camel's Hump Mountain in Vermont which I caught the day before the eclipse

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Sharing an article by Phototrip

Photo trip mentions ways we collect and save our trip memories. Read her article and then come back and let me know what your preferred way of collecting or saving trip memories is… Collecting—What do we Collect from our Travels? Jeff “Foliage” Folger   You can purchase Jeff’s images by visitingFine Art America for prints, home decor, and moreOr try his New Online Gallery that has **free…

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Solar Eclipse - 8 April 2024 in Review PT4

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Montgomery's Covered Bridges: Icons of Vermont's Rustic Beauty

Montgomery Vermont is home to six (or seven) covered bridges which are within six miles of Montgomery Center (see the map below). The reason I put a 7 in there is because there was or could be another covered bridge as well. I’ll talk about that at the end. Montgomery has more than the average number of covered bridges in the vicinity of the village and you can capture all 6 in a few hours. A bit…

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A Guide to Safely Photographing and Observing Solar Eclipses, Part 3

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Exploring the Picturesque Heights: A Guide to the Scenic Views of the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts

Nestled in the heart of New England, the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts boasts an array of breathtaking landscapes, charming towns, and historic landmarks. However, the rolling hills and expansive vistas truly steal the show, offering visitors and locals an opportunity to immerse themselves in the region’s natural beauty. In this guide, we’ll journey through some of the most captivating high…

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What are you doing on 8 April 2024? Going Solar?

To all my fall foliage leaf peepers this is a special edition for the Total Solar Eclipse on 8 April 2024... Are you going to watch it?

Ok I don’t do this very often… (almost never) but this has NOTHING to do with fall foliage! Ok, now let your heart calm down, I will only do this once in a Great while but in 2 weeks we have a nearly once in a lifetime event. Solar Eclipse on 8 April 2024! this event comes just for my birthday… OK, 4 days after my birthday… But its close enough and I’m talking to Mother Nature and I’ve told…

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A Guide to Safely Photographing and Observing Solar Eclipses, Part 2

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Exploring Newry's Hidden Gem: Sunday River/Artist Covered Bridge

Hey there fellow fall foliage enthusiasts! Jeff Foliage here, your friendly foliage chaser. Today, let’s explore the Sunday River/Artist Covered Bridge near the quaint towns of Bethel and Newry, Maine. Trust me; this is a spot you won’t want to miss! Sunday River covered bridge better known as Artist covered bridge, View this in my Gallery. Directions for finding the bridge Beginning at Bethel…

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February 2024, New England Fall Forecast

Well, my foliage friends, it’s February, so it’s time for my New England Fall Foliage Forecast, looking forward to October, and guess what we might see. If you want my forecasts and fall foliage reports sent to your email automatically, enter your email below and you can stay up on what is going on in New England regarding fall foliage. ✓ Subscribed Join 47.1K other subscribers The fall…

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Beyond the Lighthouses: Discovering Fall Foliage Along Maine's Coastal Trails

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Capturing the 8 April 2024 Solar Eclipse: A Photographers Guide to Stunning Shots

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. This is going to be an ongoing series of articles that will document my progress to learn how to photograph a solar eclipse. I anticipate a lot of learning as we approach 8 April and this will be my one chance of…

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What Kinds of Fall Colors will you find on 31 October

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My Top Tips to Improve Your Fall Foliage Pictures

I’ve been photographing New England for more than 20 years, and never have I been able to say, “I’m as good as I’m going to get“. Either the equipment keeps getting better, the software gets better, or I learn something new. Even if I go back only a few years I can see a big difference in my fall foliage shots. Gaze upon the picturesque scene, Be captivated by the tranquil beauty of Lake…

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The Nubble in July

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 air is still, carrying a subtle hint of the ocean breeze that sweeps in from the nearby coast. As the night sky envelops the landscape, the Nubble Lighthouse stands proudly, its classic white structure…

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