Greenleaf Hut

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted June 22, 2012173 views11 comments

I recently spent a night at this hut in NH's White Mountains introducing my nephews to what this kind of experience has to offer. No organized teams, no electronic games, just your feet and carrying what you will need. This was a late afternoon shot above Franconia Notch, with warm light blasting across the alpine zone. In the distance is Cannon Mountain with the ski gondola station visible. The AMC huts in the Whites are a great way to see, access, and photograph the area. Rugged beauty all around.

5DII, 24-105L, polarizing filter, Single image processed 2x in RAW

Some other shots from this out can be found HERE.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 22, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Gorgeous warm light here Harry. I especially like the color and details in the foreground. I always enjoy seeing your images from the White Mountains. On a side note, my youngest son is working full time on the AMC trail crew this summer. Hope he takes at least a few images during his travels.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 22, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Beautiful light and atmosphere! Evokes such a sense of place!

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 22, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Thanks Eva - I've always thought it would be great to work in one of the huts or trail crew. I don't think my body could take all of the abuse. Though there is a hut volunteer position at many of the huts - really an educator that gets to stay at the huts. That sounds more appealing at this point. Plus, it would be more tempting to photograph than dig another water bar

I always make it a point of thanking the crews when I pass them - saw a group below this hut earlier in the year, maybe your son was one of them. I took an honorary dig or two with a hoe to help out! Too many bugs for me to stay in one place. I'll place a link in the original post for some other shots from this outing.

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on June 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Nice shot Harry , love those Whites

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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on June 23, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Beautiful afternoon light. Like the lichen covered rocks in the foreground.

You call the building a hut? Looks like a mansion.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 23, 2012 at 3:18 PM

A beautiful scene, Harry. The light is wonderful.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 23, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Some beautiful light and resulting vibrant colours. Love the details in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Chad Merrell on June 24, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Beautiful scene. Kudos on taking your nephews out.

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Comment posted by Jim Salge on June 25, 2012 at 7:52 AM

Nice to see that you are back in the mountains, and that you took a new generation with you! Love the perspecitve here on one of my favorite places in these hills...the colors really make it pop!

Inspiring work as always!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on June 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

wonderful warm light and great colors.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on June 26, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Great light and beautiful colors, Harry! Also good layering in the background. I hope that
this experience sold your nephews on photography.

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