Vistaphotography https://vistaphotography.com/ Photography of Jeff Folger Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:42:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://vistaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-Bright-Red-Maple-32x32.jpg Vistaphotography https://vistaphotography.com/ 32 32 Exploring the Covered Bridges of Montgomery, Vermont https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/17/exploring-the-covered-bridges-of-montgomery-vermont/ https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/17/exploring-the-covered-bridges-of-montgomery-vermont/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:27:43 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=3129 Montgomery, Vermont, offers a Covered Bridge experience that is different from the typical tourist hubs of Stowe or Woodstock (although both Stowe and Woodstock have ONE each). It’s a town where “Real Vermont” is still very much alive—a place of … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/17/exploring-the-covered-bridges-of-montgomery-vermont/feed/ 0 Tips for the Quechee Balloon Festival https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/12/tips-for-the-quechee-balloon-festival/ https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/12/tips-for-the-quechee-balloon-festival/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:51:13 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=2763 The Quechee Balloon Festival is a Father’s Day tradition in Vermont (typically the third weekend in June). With 20 to 30 hot air balloons taking to the skies, it is a masterclass in color, motion, and New England charm. Whether … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/12/tips-for-the-quechee-balloon-festival/feed/ 0 Curated for Design: New Collections for Commercial and Residential Spaces https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/02/curated-art-collections-for-design/ https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/02/curated-art-collections-for-design/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:33:25 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=3011 As an artist, my goal has always been to capture the fleeting magic of the New England landscape. However, I recognize that interior designers, corporate art buyers, and homeowners are often looking for more than just a beautiful photo—they are … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2026/03/02/curated-art-collections-for-design/feed/ 0 Catching sea smoke – How hard can it be? https://vistaphotography.com/2026/02/11/catching-sea-smoke-how-hard-can-it-be/ https://vistaphotography.com/2026/02/11/catching-sea-smoke-how-hard-can-it-be/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:06:47 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=2749 For those who know what I mean may be snickering, Sea smoke is not terribly difficult to photograph. Normal principles apply, like good composition, lighting, and so forth. You just need to be by the ocean, a good focal point … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2026/02/11/catching-sea-smoke-how-hard-can-it-be/feed/ 0 Wood, Light, and Time: Covered Bridges in Black and White https://vistaphotography.com/2026/01/26/wood-light-and-time-covered-bridges-in-black-and-white/ https://vistaphotography.com/2026/01/26/wood-light-and-time-covered-bridges-in-black-and-white/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:30:07 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=2690 Why Black and White Why or why not? To me, some images just ask me to make them Black and white. Covered bridges are a natural subject because they were built for function and not decoration. Even though I created … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2026/01/26/wood-light-and-time-covered-bridges-in-black-and-white/feed/ 2 How to Capture Wildlife Photos (Without the $10,000 Lens) https://vistaphotography.com/2026/01/16/how-to-capture-wildlife-photos-without-the-10000-lens/ https://vistaphotography.com/2026/01/16/how-to-capture-wildlife-photos-without-the-10000-lens/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:26:02 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=1399 Most people are not professional wildlife photographers, either due to the expense of not having a “long” lens (my best is a 100-400mm) or the time involved. (I count myself in this group). Maybe all you have is a Samsung … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2026/01/16/how-to-capture-wildlife-photos-without-the-10000-lens/feed/ 0 A New England Holiday Setting Like No Other https://vistaphotography.com/2025/12/21/a-new-england-holiday-setting-like-no-other/ https://vistaphotography.com/2025/12/21/a-new-england-holiday-setting-like-no-other/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:33:32 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=2593 Tucked into the heart of the White Mountains, Jackson, New Hampshire, exudes the cozy spirit of a classic New England Christmas. At the center of this seasonal charm stands the historic Jackson Covered Bridge, often referred to as the Honeymoon … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2025/12/21/a-new-england-holiday-setting-like-no-other/feed/ 0 Seasons of the Round Church: From Autumn Gold to Christmas Glow https://vistaphotography.com/2025/12/03/seasons-of-the-round-church-from-autumn-gold-to-christmas-glow/ https://vistaphotography.com/2025/12/03/seasons-of-the-round-church-from-autumn-gold-to-christmas-glow/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:40:14 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=1416 The Old Round Church is in Richmond, Vermont. Years ago, I saw an image of the Old Round Church in an old issue of Yankee Magazine. (Look down the page for more on this) I think the image that I … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2025/12/03/seasons-of-the-round-church-from-autumn-gold-to-christmas-glow/feed/ 0 A Day on Nantucket: Brant Point Lighthouse and My Island Ties https://vistaphotography.com/2025/08/14/brant-point-lighthouse-nantucket-guide/ https://vistaphotography.com/2025/08/14/brant-point-lighthouse-nantucket-guide/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:33:14 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=1401 I was only on Nantucket for a day in late March, and to me, that’s just not enough time to explore all three of the island’s lighthouses. But even with limited time, I made a point to visit the closest … Continue reading →

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]]> https://vistaphotography.com/2025/08/14/brant-point-lighthouse-nantucket-guide/feed/ 0 Moonset over Rockport’s Motif #1 https://vistaphotography.com/2025/05/31/moonset-over-rockports-motif-1/ https://vistaphotography.com/2025/05/31/moonset-over-rockports-motif-1/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 21:39:29 +0000 https://vistaphotography.com/?p=1403 I was asked to join a couple of my fellow New England photographers, Liz Mackney and Tom Gaitley, and another excellent photographer and good friend, Susan Cole Kelly. Their plan was to be out on the headlands at the mouth … Continue reading →

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