I always find that once I cross the border from New Hampshire into Vermont my mind and body starts to find a calming place that I really can't describe.  I call Vermont my de-stress state.  Twenty eight other photographer friends and I recently stayed in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont for a long weekend.  The trip was a fundraiser for a dear photographer friend of ours who is battling stage four brain cancer and is unable to work or drive.  He's not only a great guy, but a masterful photographer.  Luckily for all, he was well enough to join us.  We spent our days taking our cameras to some of the most beautiful spots in the state.  It's always a special experience to be with other photographers, sharing our knowledge and passion.  We also manage to find great places to eat and have many, many laughs.  I have never been in this region during the summer.  This has always been an autumn excursion for us.  Some of my autumn pictures from the Northeast Kingdom are on my Fine Art drop down, under "Finding Peace in Vermont".  Don't forget to hit slideshow and have your speakers turned on.    

Here are a few of my favorites from that weekend.