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10/26/2026

Marshfield, Vermont
John H. Knox – photographer – please feel free to share –
Yesterday’s beautiful weather allowed us all one more day to enjoy fall colors, as “stick season” is now upon us. This is the Martin Bridge, located on Route 2, on the Marshfield/Plainfield town line. It is considered a private bridge but is made available to the public, with a parking area and small patio in front of the bridge to welcome visitors. It was built in 1890 as a farm bridge, allowing farm traffic to cross the Winooski River to the adjacent farm field. Interestingly, the perhaps more well-known Foster Bridge in Cabot is a replica of the Martin Bridge.
This is a drone HDR image taken at an altitude of 10 feet. I recently read an article on drone photography that pointed out the advantage of taking drone images from a low altitude. This really helped in this shot, as it allowed the camera to include the river and fall colors on the left side of the image, which were not visible from ground level.
Best to all - JohnK

10/13/2026

Northfield, Vermont
John H. Knox- Photographer - please feel free to share –
While our brilliant fall foliage is on its way down, good foliage is still out there; you just have to look a little harder. I took this image yesterday (10/12/26) on Dole Hill in Northfield. This is the home of Diane McKain, and in my mind it is a perfectly peaceful and beautiful spot. The road in front of the house is a dead-end road, and the view opens to the south, overlooking a wide range of hills and mountains. I am hoping the big-time rain today and Friday will not completely finish the fall season. A possible dusting of snow is predicted for Saturday morning, which would be great if fall foliage remains.
Best to all - JohnK

10/09/2026

Steeples Among the Hills
John H. Knox – photographer - please feel free to share –
Many years ago, I met a very dynamic older man named Rev. Arthur Hewitt. He had spent his life in Vermont as a rural minister and had published a book, Steeples Among the Hills. I am not sure why, but Rev. Hewitt and his book title have always stuck with me. The following post shows my photo interpretation of Rev. Hewitt’s Steeples Among the Hills.
All the following fall photos are taken in the central Vermont counties of Orange, Washington, and Windsor. Some of the photos I have previously published, and some are new this fall season. Hope you enjoy a look at Vermont’s rural life, with steeples tucked into its hilly landscape that so excites all of us.
Best - JohnK

10/06/2026

Central Vermont
John H. Knox – photographer - please feel free to share
This post features barns in Central Vermont taken this past weekend. Both beautiful, clear weather and bright foliage were abundant. The yellow round barn and the three silo barns were taken in Waitsfield, while the two photos of the Templeton Barn and the yellow barn and house were taken in East Montpelier Center. Please notice the distant skyline mountains, all dressed in peak foliage color.
It has been a very good foliage year. It came, in my view, quickly and a bit earlier than usual. I am afraid that peak has passed here in Central Vermont, yet it is still very enjoyable.
Best to all - JohnK

10/02/2026

Brookfield, Vermont
John H. Knox – photographer - please feel free to share –
Brookfield, the geographic center of Vermont and the home of the famous “Floating Bridge,” is the theme of this photo post. The foliage is the best I have seen in several years and was spectacular yesterday.
Starting in the northwest corner of Brookfield, we find Baker’s Pond and the Baker Farm. (Image #1). Turning left at the farm and traveling three or four miles, we arrive at Brookfield’s Floating Bridge, which spans Sunset Lake into Brookfield Village. (Images #2,3, 4). Lastly, traveling southwest, we arrive at image #5 in West Brookfield. Notice the old town hall, village schoolhouse, and the Wakefield farm.
Hope you enjoy the tour and get out this weekend to enjoy the foliage, which will absolutely be at its peak Saturday and Sunday.
Best - JohnK

09/30/2026

Waits River, Vermont
John H. Knox – photographer – please feel free to share –
Waits River is a small rural Vermont village on Rt. 25, located next to a river by the same name. It is famous for its very well-known photogenic location. It is probably one of Vermont's top five photo locations.
This year's foliage is coming fast and looks very colorful, with plenty of reds.
Yesterday, traveling home along Route 25, I had to stop and try a drone shot of this premier location.
Best to you all - JohnK

09/28/2026

Northfield Falls, Vermont
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Yesterday, after the rain stopped, the leaves were wet and, without the glare of bright sun, were ready to be photographed. I took the three red Northfield Falls bridges. The first image shows Second Bridge (foreground) and Station Bridge. The second image shows Third Bridge, and it is followed by a series of images showing both Third Bridge and Second Bridge in three of Vermont’s four seasons. First is fall, followed by mint green leaves, and lastly winter. I hope you enjoy these three views of the same subject in the different seasons.
Happy Foliage viewing and best to all JohnK

09/25/2026

West Barnet & Peacham, Vermont
John H. Knox – photographer - please feel free to share –
Yesterday was a beautiful blue-sky September afternoon. From a photographer’s point of view, it was almost too sunny. Each time I wanted to take a shot, it seemed to be straight into the sun – not complaining – just making a statement about yesterday.
The first shot of the straw characters is in West Barnet. I believe a bright, cloudy day would give more photo ops. Very nice of the local residents who arrange this site each year.
The second shot is from the much-publicized location in Peacham. I did take this with the drone, which gives a slightly different perspective. Looking at the horizon, you can make out the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. The three tall peaks are Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Washington from left to right.
Foliage is mid-stage, and my prediction would be for peak in the first week of October, but again, it varies a great deal from location to location.
Happy foliage viewing and best to all JohnK

09/24/2026

East Orange & East Topsham, Vermont
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Yesterday was a beautiful fall day as I ventured to East Orange and East Topsham to capture the early fall foliage. I found foliage quite different depending on location. Some spots were mid-peak; others were just starting to change. I do think that, with healthy-looking trees and colors starting to emerge, it is going to be a good foliage year.
East Orange, with its iconic yellow church, red houses, and barns mixed with fall colors, always makes a great photo opportunity.
East Topsham reflects a typical Vermont small village with a distinct agricultural base. This is why I so love the Vermont landscape.
Hope you have the opportunity to enjoy some of Vermont’s foliage season.
Best to all - JohnK

09/19/2026

North Tunbridge, Vermont
John H. Knox – photographer – please feel free to share
Yesterday, returning home and wanting to avoid Tunbridge Fair traffic, I decided to take Whitney Hill Road. Vermont back roads are wonderful. You absolutely never know what is around the next turn. In any event, as I reached the top of Whitney Hill, a beautiful round red barn appeared on my right. Of course, I had to stop and put up the drone for an early fall photo. Again, you can see that the trees look healthy (good sign) and are beginning to change color.
Hope you plan to get out this fall and visit some Vermont color on the hundreds of back roads that are available.
Best to all - JohnK

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