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Ryan Zipp Photography Photographer Ryan Zipp adventures around New England & beyond with his camera capturing the best of what the natural world has to offer.

10/25/2026

Last night I got to experience my first ever concert at themusenantucket on Nantucket seeing The Wallflowers perform their album “Bringing Down The Horse” in its entirety for the 30th anniversary its release. So the first two songs performed were the iconic “One Headlight” & “6th Avenue Heartache” followed by the remaining tracks in order. The band also performed Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’s album “Long After Dark” as well while mixing in other Petty classics “Refugee” & “The Waiting” to end the show. They also threw in an impromptu cover of Cat Steven’s “Wild World” in the middle to make for an unforgettable night at this legendary venue.

“Owl’s Head Purple Hour” Groton State Forest covers over 26,000 acres throughout 7 different towns in northeastern Vermo...
10/22/2026

“Owl’s Head Purple Hour” Groton State Forest covers over 26,000 acres throughout 7 different towns in northeastern Vermont and contains 8 lakes & ponds. The most iconic view inside the forest, especially during the fall foliage season is from the Owl’s Head Trail Overlook. You can either hike up a 1.8 miles trail to get to this spot or a much shorter hike from a parking area closer to the top.
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We were short on time at the end of the day during our stop here in October 2019 so decided to go for the roughly 6-7 minute hike to get setup for sunset. I had this spot on my list for a few years now but hadn’t been able to make it happen until that weekend. As soon as we reached the overlook I was blown away by this amazing view, with a patchwork of vivid colors as far as the eye could see.
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Nestled in the middle of all the stunning foliage lies Kettle Pond, a 109 acre body of water, that reflects whatever Mother Nature decides to paint the sky with at any given time. We stayed up there for just about an hour as the sun dipped below some low clouds and then the hills in the distance.
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This image was the last shot that I took from up there before heading back to the car and was possible my favorite of the whole trip. The sky lit up in this amazing purple glow that you rarely see and the variation of clouds made for some wild textures above this picturesque scene below. How many of you have been up to this iconic Vermont overlook?
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“Rainbow Reflections” Kent Pond in Killington, VT is one hundred acres in size and located on the beautifully scenic Rou...
10/21/2026

“Rainbow Reflections” Kent Pond in Killington, VT is one hundred acres in size and located on the beautifully scenic Route 100. Part of the Appalachian Trail hugs the shoreline and across the road is Gifford Woods State Park. Because the pond is very well protected by the tall trees of the Green Mountain National Forest the wind is blocked really well to allow for a perfect reflection.
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I captured this reflective image from the pond in early October 2018 when I was up there cruising around for Fall foliage shots. This stop was actually completely random on my drive up Rte 100, seeing a sign for a lake I decided to pull into a lot to check it out. May have been one of the better accidental finds that I’ve come across in my adventures around New England.
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Loved getting the vivid array of colors with the clouds clearing for just long enough to add a splash of blue to the bright reds, oranges, yellows and greens. This single tree on a tiny island out in the middle of the pond captured my attention and added a bit of depth to the shot.
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A selection of this image is also one of the few prints that I have in my own house. I loved the colorful reflection so much that I cropped out the middle section to make a 20”x 60” metal print to hang on my living room wall above the couch. Swipe over to see me holding this big panoramic print and how it looks up on the wall.
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“Painted Lake Houses of Alton Bay” This past weekend I chose the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as my fall foliage chasin...
10/20/2026

“Painted Lake Houses of Alton Bay” This past weekend I chose the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as my fall foliage chasing destination and was greeted with the best color I’ve had for any visit there during this season. The only thing working against me was the lack of clouds during both days of my visit, so I was out before sunrise both morning to capture images before the light got too harsh.
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One scene that had alluded me from have a keeper image of was the iconic Painted Lake Houses of Alton Bay. This grouping of tiered colorful homes & cottages create an incredible scene with their classic white trim perfectly paired with historic boathouses as well.
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On my first morning I focused on capturing the distant Mount Washington with a light layer of snow from lakeside 50 miles away, but by the time I got over to this scene the light had already become uneven. So the next morning I made it my priority to get over here well before sunrise to get in position.
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I was not only treated to super calm conditions that allowed for a perfect mirrored reflection, but the cold morning created some great steam fog that only added more drama to the scene. I captured a number of different compositions and edited some of my favorites to share here in this carousel post. Make sure to swipe over to view them all and let me know your favorite. Have you ever been to this small village at the southernmost point of Lake Winnipesaukee?
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“Local Color” Every year during the fall season I spend time planning out adventures and pack my gear to put thousands o...
10/19/2026

“Local Color” Every year during the fall season I spend time planning out adventures and pack my gear to put thousands of miles on my car to capture foliage all over New England. But back in 2024 one of my favorite images captured during the entire foliage season was taken just over 5 miles from my house here in Connecticut. Admittedly I tend to think more about locations far than local during this time of year and I’m always trying to change that frame of mind.
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This farm scene is one that I drive by twice a day five times a week on my way to my store The Fat Robin in Hamden. Every summer they plant a sunflower patch near the road for everyone to enjoy and I’ve taken advantage of some great compositions here over the years. During this time back in 2024 I noticed another patch of sunflowers planted a bit further off the road and kept an eye on it on my daily drives. When I noticed the foliage in the background hitting close to peak color and made a mental note to find a time to stop with my camera.
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Around sunset on the way home one day I decided to head over to check on the lighting and arrived to see everything lined up perfectly for what I had imagined in my mind. The farm has a self serve stand right there as well so I gladly supported and bought some fresh veggies to throw on the grill that night to go perfectly with a nice burger. Some of the sunflowers were past but I was able to frame this old red tractor with some of the remaining vivid yellow flowers, including the tall standout one to the left side. My Canon RF 100-500 lens was the perfect tool here as I was able to zoom in and compress the scene perfectly to also get the colorful foliage backdrop. I couldn’t help but capture a few more images from this spot as well, so make sure to swipe over and view them too.
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“Surreal Seasonal Scenes” Leading up to this weekend I had not booked anywhere specific yet for my Fall foliage chasing ...
10/18/2026

“Surreal Seasonal Scenes” Leading up to this weekend I had not booked anywhere specific yet for my Fall foliage chasing destination and was checking different conditions before choosing where to head. Last minute I decided to book a room right on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire where colors were starting to peak. Yesterday also brought snow to much of the higher elevation regions in New England so another chance at any kind of snowliage scene broke any possible ties for where to go.
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I specifically booked a place to stay where I had the distant view of Mount Washington roughly 50 miles away to attempt a composition at sunrise this morning. About 20 minutes before daybreak I walked out to the dock behind my hotel room to see a thick layer of lake smoke/sea fog adding incredible drama to the scene already. I could see my target subject in the distance with a clear view & layer of snow as hoped for, but the light hadn’t yet hit the much closer shore.
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As the sun cracked over the horizon to my right it began to illuminate the tree line to expose a mix of colorful foliage as well as more of the mountain itself. Localized clouds started to drift in that would eventually block out the view so I fired several images just as all of these differing conditions collided. One of them happened to capture a pair of gulls cruising by that added another amazing element to this already stunning scene.
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To capture a keeper image 15 minutes into a trip’s daylight hours is an incredible way to kick things off and set the tone for the rest of whatever comes. With a completely clear day ahead it will be difficult to capture much due to the harsh light but I will be driving around nonetheless seeing what I come across. Of course I will also be partaking in some Fall activities like stuffing my face with apple c***r donuts and already know my target for those. Hope you all enjoy this chilly but beautiful Sunday here in New England!
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The Wildflower Inn (Wildflower Inn, Restaurant and Pub) is a 3-star country inn, restaurant, and outdoor recreation reso...
10/16/2026

The Wildflower Inn (Wildflower Inn, Restaurant and Pub) is a 3-star country inn, restaurant, and outdoor recreation resort located on 300 scenic acres on Darling Hill Road in Lyndonville, VT right in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. Situated on a hillside there are stunning panoramic views of Burke Mountain and the surrounding valley that allow you to just sit back to relax with a drink in your hand if you desire. The inn itself features 26 individual rooms & suites spread across historic farm-style buildings, including select pet friendly options.
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There are over 10 miles of mountain bike trails on property and direct trailside access to 15 more miles of of the Kingdom Trails network if you are looking for a more active part of your stay. A bike rental & repair shop is on site for any help during your stay, as well as bike tours, camps & guides. Two disc courses add another outdoor element here to enjoy and a number of other activities including snowshoeing, nordic skiing, fat biking, sledding & snowmobiling once winter rolls around.
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The inn invited me up to stay for 3 nights in early October to stay for foliage chasing around the Northeast Kingdom and it doesn’t get much better as a home base. Besides the amazing views right from the main area of the property the entire length of Darling Hill Rd provides stunning views at every section. Right behind where I was staying is the iconic “Heaven’s Bench” scenic hilltop viewpoint that I would walk up to for sunrise. The location itself is central to many other amazing towns to check out during the Fall season and the must stop Lake Willoughby that is equally incredible in any season.
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I loved having the onsite restaurant there to sit back to relax in with a great meal & adult beverage after a long day of cruising dirt roads without having to drive out to somewhere off site. There is also a pub & b**r garden as well that offers a wide selection of drinks to enjoy after a long ride and even coffees as well.
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Make sure to swipe through this carousel post to get a feel for this amazing property and some other images from other vantage points down the road as well.

“Hillside Acres” One of my go to scenes every Fall when I head up to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom for early season foliag...
10/15/2026

“Hillside Acres” One of my go to scenes every Fall when I head up to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom for early season foliage chasing is always the view of Hillside Acres from up above. The foliage on the hillside behind the classic red barn is a rainbow of colors once the leaves change and they typically turn early in the season.
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The most vibrant I ever caught the scene here was back in 2020 when peak colors hit at the end of September and the opening image of this carousel post was from then. What makes this scene even more amazing is that the owners of the property above set out a themed display every year complete with signs inviting everyone to “enjoy our view”. A vintage blue truck is positioned as well that makes for a fun foreground element and subject that can be photographed on its own.
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Although I didn’t get over there on my most recent trip up to the NEK on my visit this year I was able to last year in early October. The foliage on this visit was more muted, but I had some fun conditions including some great low clouds to add a different mood to the scenes. This post contains a mix of favorite images I captured in 2020 & 2025 so make sure to scroll through to enjoy them all!
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“Autumnal Sunset Glow” At 1,707 feet in elevation Nichols Ledge in Cabot, VT offers an amazing view of Nichols Pond, Eas...
10/14/2026

“Autumnal Sunset Glow” At 1,707 feet in elevation Nichols Ledge in Cabot, VT offers an amazing view of Nichols Pond, East Long Pond, Woodbury Mountain & the Worcester Range of the Green Mountains. Most know of this small town in Northeast Vermont as home of the Cabot Creamery, self proclaimed “Makers if the World’s Best Cheddar”, but it also has so many beautiful landscapes including this incredible vantage point here.
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While staying in Littleton, NH during the first weekend of October 2020 to chase foliage, this spot was less than an hour away and I knew it would be the perfect sunset location. The 1 mile trail up to the overlook was steep in parts, with a total elevation gain of 400 ft, but wasn’t terrible and took a little under 20 minutes to get there. As soon as I reached the top I was instantly in awe of the stunning vista in front of me and took a few minutes to sit on a rock and just enjoy the view.
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In order to get the pond, surrounding foliage and setting sun in a vertical frame I threw on my 16-35mm lens and shot this at 16mm. Although it wasn’t a super dramatic sunset I was grateful there were several layers of clouds above the horizon to add depth to the sky and catch a bit of the setting sun’s glow. This spot definitely made my list of places to get back to someday and if you’ve never been I recommend adding it to yours!
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