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Montgomery Vermont
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Mountain Scenes
"Montgomery is one of the few towns in Vermont which feels completely surrounded by mountains," wrote Christina Tree, New England travel writer whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine Guide to New England, Skiing Magazine and in the popular Exlporer's Guide series of travel books published by Countryman Press of Woodstock, Vermont and distributed by W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. of New York, New York.
In the book "Vermont: An Explorer's Guide" by Christina Tree & Diane E. Foulds Eleventh Edition - published 2006, the authors describe the Jay Peak Area as "big-sky farm and logging country with isolated mountains and unexpedtedly high passes." This is how we describe our part of Vermont. They describe the Hazen's Notch Road as "a beautiful road, dappled with sunlight through the thick foliage." Many people, especially in Autumn, stop to photograph both the road itelf and the views of the mountains nearby and in the distance.
Covered Bridges
Montgomery, Vermont may well have more covered bridges than any other town in America. Most are easy to find. We like the book "Covered Bridges of Vermont" by Ed Barna, published by Countryman Press and "Vermont Covered Bridges Map & Guide" by Bob Hartnett and Ed Barna, published by Hartnett House Map Publishing.
Both will help you find the Hopkins, Longley (or Harnois), Comstock, Fuller, West Hill (or Creamery), and Hutchins bridges as well as the site of the former Gibou bridge which has been dismantled pending reconstruction on a new site in town.
Fall Foliage
"Montgomery is one of the few towns in Vermont which feels completely surrounded by mountains," wrote Christina Tree, New England travel writer whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Skiing Magazine and in the popular Exlporer's Guide series of travel books published by Countryman Press.
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Water Scenes
Photographer David Middleton, in his book "The Photographer's Guide to Vermont - Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them,"first edition published 2003 by Countryman Press, suggests that the High Ponds Farm on the Rossier Road is a good place to take photographs in northern Vermont. Mr. Middleton likes the view from Window Rock and from the summit of Burnt Mountain. He also likes the beaver ponds here and suggests that the early morning and the late afternoon are the best times to see beaver activity. "I think the last light of the day is the nicest here,'" says David Middleton. We agree and find that depending upon the time of year, time of day and weather one can find salamanders, frogs and beavers, native plants and shrubs in bloom, as well as views of mountains both near and far.
We thoroughly enjoyed reading David Middleton's book and found much valuable advice on taking photographs, locations and helpful advice. The book has many of Mr. Middleton's gorgeous photographs. His book is published by Countryman Press of Woodstock, Vermont and is distributed by W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. of New York, New York. David Middleton's website is: David Middleton Photography.
Numerous streams drain the mountains surrounding Montgomery. Look for waterfalls on the south fork of the Trout River above and below the Gibou Road crossing. Hannah Clark Brook has Big Jay as a backdrop. Trout River Falls behind the Library are one of Vermont's 10 most beautiful waterfalls. The Trout River from Montgomery Center all the way to Berkshire has many scenic sections with nearby hills to set off the scene.
Wildlife
The High Ponds Farm on the Rossier Road is an excellent place to photograph birds, especially warblers and other song birds during the annual spring migration. Deborah Benjamin, President of the Vermont Botanical & Bird Club, has documented over -- species of breeding birds here in her contribution to the Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas. Debbie and local birder Glen Belangie suggest early morning or anytime on a cool, cloudy day in Spring as a good time to view birds and beavers.
Our favorite guidebook is "Birdwatching in Vermont" by Theodore Murin and Bryan Pfeiffer, published in 2002 by University Press of New England. David Sibley, author of "The Sibley Guide to Birds," says about Ted and Bryan's book: "These two authors know and love the birds of Vermont. They offer their expertise in a book that is easy to use and packed with information. This guide should make any birdwatcher's time in Vermont more productive and more enjoyable."
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Rolf Anderson's photos
can be seen and purchased
at the galleries listed on the Galleries Page.
Read Nat Worman's
art review
of Rolf Anderson's photos
“Rolf Anderson: Photographer of
Nature's Fleeting Moods”
For more information
contact Rolf Anderson
at this address: images@rolfanderson.net
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