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10/30/2026

The Friday Photo 10.30.26
Happy Friday all,
The longer I pursue the passion of photography, the more I believe that more photos than I ever expected are once in a lifetime opportunities. The perfect light, that certain look, the winning shot all take place in the blink of an eye. If you miss it, it's gone. Now, not every shot is worth sharing for eternity. Many of my shots have landed in the digital and analog trash bin, deservedly so to be honest. You have to pay your dues to sing the blues as Ringo said. I got to review my photographic journey the last couple of weeks as I searched for photos of my sister Linda, in preparation for our celebration of her life today. Many amazing memories were recalled and tears were shed. Liquid love. I am not embarrased to admit it. How blessed am I to have people in my life that are worth crying over their loss? Beyond blessed.

I have shared before that there are times when I realize that I have been directed to a place, at a time to take a particular shot for a reason, for somebody. It's that little voice that says "stay here a little longer or turn around and look behind you. Occasionally, someone will write to me and tell it was taken for them and share the reason. That always feels amazing.

This weeks photo was taken in Salisbury. That little voice had told me to stick around. I had a feeling sunset was going to be special. I was having dinner in the car waiting. The sun descended and splashed gold across the sky in a way I had not seen before. I was busy with dinner when I randomly looked up and saw a flock of geese headed south. I had 10 seconds to drop dinner and grab the shot. The small blue portal, the gateway to heaven, where my sister resides, free of earthly pain, surrounded by love and watching over us. I could have easily not ever seen the shot, but God made sure I did. I share this photo with family and friends and others who have lost loved ones, in hopes that brings them comfort. Our girl is in the best hands possible, until we see her again. Your loved one is too.

To my sister Linda, love you forever. Let's Go Celtics! 🍀 IYKYK

10/23/2026

The Friday Photo 10.23.26
Happy Friday all,
One of the lessons learned over the years is to remember to turn around. Sometimes the scene behind you is better than the scene in front of you. I was on Route 100 in Vermont and pulled in to check out a scene that wasn't as good as I thought. When I turned around I saw what was behind me I just whispered "thank you".

The apple tree was one of the coolest I have seen. The ladder under the canopy looked it was put there by the Keebler elves. Next thought was Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting "Do you like apples? Well I got her numbaah. How do you like them apples?"

I wondered how many years of pruning it took to achieve that canopy of branches. The trunk was one of the thickest I have ever seen on an apple tree. The rolling hills filled with color and low hanging clouds created an even light and a mood. Check out the place up on the hill and try to imagine how amazing their daily view must be.

Just about every turn on the road in Vermont that day brought an equally vibrant panorama. It was just what I needed, when I needed it. Chicken soup for the soul. Prayers asnwered. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers provided the perfect soundtrack for my trip. If you have a favorite Tom Petty song, let me know what it is!

Enjoy the color of the season while it's still with us but don't forget to keep an eye on the road. Be safe and enjoy!

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10/22/2026

From the Cog Railway - Mt. Washington, NH - Number 9, descending.

10/17/2026

Route 16 - White Mountain National Forest in NH

10/16/2026

The Friday Photo 10.16.26
Happy Friday all,

You may have heard photography being described as chasing the light and its the absolute truth. Without light, there is no photograph to be made. Its just darkness. Ahhh, but add a bit of light and possibilities are born. Not all light is created equal so those of us with the passion are always on a quest for the best light for the subject we choose. Those that master the control of light are able to create masterpieces. You can turn an ordinary object or scene that you might normally walk right by into something so mesmerizing you can barely look away.

The path to finding incredible light is filled with adventure, education, dead ends, disappointment and victory. It can be the result of intense planning, divine intervention or just plain luck. One of the things I have learned over the years is the harder I work, the luckier I get. BB King said you gotta pay your dues to sing the blues. And so it is also true with photography. Its getting up earlier than everyone else in the hopes of a spectacular sunrise. Its wearing 8 layers of clothes and you can barely feel your fingers in February. Its learning about the weather, animal behavior, human behavior and a million tidbits of information. Its about sticking around an extra 3 hours because you have a hunch that sunset is going to incredible when everyone else has given up and gone home. Its the passion for finding the light that keeps you going.

I was in Newburyport a couple of weeks ago, honoring the life of a friend. Plum Island is close so I swung by to see if I capture some bird shots. Opportunities were slim and I was tempted to go home. I was beat but the little voice in my head said to try Salisbury before heading home. The clouds gathered in the west as the sun descended and painted the sky and clouds with spectacular color. I knew there were trees that would make a great foreground object. Lots of previous failures had prepared me to get the shot when the conditions presented themselves.

Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.

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10/13/2026

Raindrops in October.

10/12/2026

Train Trestle on Route 302

10/11/2026

Part of a spectacular day in the White Mountains. This photo is available to purchase here: https://www.stevestl.com/Places/NH/i-XsTzdX6/A

10/09/2026

The Friday Photo 10.09.26
Happy Friday all,
Route 16 ranks very high on my list of scenic roads in New Hampshire. Beautiful in every season, it truly comes into it's own in the Fall when the leaves transform the mountains into something so spectacular it almost defies words. If you are fortunate enough to hit it at optimum conditions, it becomes a memory you will never forget. Last Friday was that kind of day. Foliage at the peak of color, a sky full of character clouds dropping just enough rain to make the trunks of the trees turn dark and bring out the saturation of the color in the leaves. If the sight of it doesn't make you believe in a Creator, I don't know what will.

The winding road reveals something new around each bend. Several rivers take their turn hugging parts of the road. Mountains stand majestically to show off walls of color and rock faces that remind you that you are in the granite state. Stands of white birches provide a beautiful counterpoint to the yellow, orange, red leaves and evergreens that surround them. On this second day of October the air was a bit warmer than normal. I did miss the more usual snap of the cooler temperature we are used to this time of year as it provides interesting fog banks over the rivers and ponds. It also usually means plumes of smoke from wood stoves and that wonderful smell of hardwood burning in the stove. That smell teleports me to days of my youth at camp in Maine. That said, it wasn't terrible driving with the windows down and taking in the fresh mountain air. The clouds were spectacular and so much more interesting than plain blue sky.

I ended up with a number of photos that I thought were worthy of presenting on Friday. I thought this one, with winding roads, mountains to climb and storms to weather was a pretty good metaphor for life. There will always be challenges in life, the goal is to find the beauty in the storm.

Enjoy the beauty of the season!

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10/08/2026

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