The Road to Ragged Mountain

Ranked #1 at Explore for August 4, 2006

©Christopher Seufert Photography
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I went to a funeral for my grandmother (she lived a nice, long life) and stopped to see my grandfather's old farm at Ragged Mountain in Wilmot, NH in July. It was hard with all the holiday weekend traffic to get an empty road shot and enough time to lie down (not recommended) in the road for the proper perspective. I shot one like this before but got too much foreground and I like that this is more balanced between foreground and back....

It was great to spend some time looking at my grandfather's old stone walls and all the little creeks we used to swim in when we were kids and visiting him. This photo captures a bit of the excitement my sisters and I used to feel when Ragged Mountain loomed up and I was glad to see that after 25 years it affects me just the same.

Somewhere in my brain this image had been etched, so it was satisfying to capture it.

This image is also a bit of a personal metaphor for me about the journey I took getting up there, really brutal on 4th of July weekend, and taking time out from my everyday busy life. The road to Ragged Mountain is not always easy but it certainly is an adventure. The black flies were terrible, but hey, that's what it's about.

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crestedcrazy says:

I like this, it's unusal and made me take a second look!
Looks like a beautiful place too and so sorry about your grandma!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lnr Mck says:

Sweet perspective! Sorry for your loss.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

msummerchick(Deja-Vu photography) says:

nice..very nice
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kayak49 says:

Nice perspective.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

unbendablemight says:

sorry about your grandmother. nice picture though.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

What a shot and what a story! Thanks for sharing your photos on flickr. And best wishes for your family.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

randyand23 [deleted] says:

great angle of view
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

RubenD says:

nice metaphor
love the black fly tracks in the yellow ]:-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

TheArtistNell says:

Great picture and thanks for sharing your Ragged Mountain story.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

LE POULAILLER says:

Very brilliant metaphor.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

bulldog1 says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

ON EXPLORE.....
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

eshu says:

you are the master of the middle-of-the-empty-road shot...

well done, as always
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

SicEmRex says:

Nice photo, great story.

Kris Kros Kontacts
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

lat454205 / Lisa says:

Gosh...we are two peas in a pod. I do this all the time.

This is a wonderful shot......not many get to see shots like this from the ground level. I love to see things that you normally don't see. This is one of them.

Thanks for sharing with all of us. So sorry about your Grandma.....but super that she lived a long life. Mine did too....age 91 when exited.

A definite favorite.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Happy Jumper () says:

My condolances for your grandmother, but this is a beautiful tribute to both her and your days at the farm. Thank you for sharing the story.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ACPinho says:

WOW... beautiful colours and composition!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

spinspinmania says:

your caption and photo make a great title for a book. it seems to capture the essence of what is most meaningful to you about your childhood experiences. thanks for sharing!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Norma Desmond says:

excellent shot and lovely description
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Darwin Bell says:

this is an absolutely gorgeous image with a beautiful story to match.

Kris Kros Contacts
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathreen Rhymes With Clean says:

beautiful shot, beautiful story...and such dedication!

i have yet to lie down anywhere and risk my life for a photo. this one's a winner!

sorry about your grandma...your words are touching, chris.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

_vanitY_ says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

LebronPhoto says:

Nice Perspective.

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

wickedirish says:

I REALLY like this image. Well done and I love the POV. low and makes me think of a small creature trying to get across the road ... quickly.

Well done!

As seen in New England Photography Network on flickr!

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Amit K says:

Nicee shot
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

joelgillespie1957 says:

It reminds me amazingly well of driving in Maine and NH. Very nice picture - good story.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Donna Francé says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Two Feet Under. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

kiki follettosa says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Prospettiva Formica, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

kiki follettosa says:

Thank you for joining!!
PS:
could you insert the Thumbnail of this pic in the topic ARRAMPICATEVI SUGLI SPECCHI, just telling us the position you had when you took the shot? :)
[If you don't know how to do it, click here]
Proud to be a Queen Ant Member
on Prospettiva Formica's Group!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

elgin542004 says:

Wow, beautiful picture~ Even more neat is that I live very close to where this was taken, and enjoy this view frequently. Thanks!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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Your wonderful image is a Christmas gift!
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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

drea_08 says:

wow.incredible picture!sorry about your loss.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sauen [deleted] says:

!!!!!!!!!!! fantastic work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

coastal creature says:

oh this is such a great shot!! good job! :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

mmtzjr69out says:

Please add your beautiful photo to
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(Add one / award one)!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Heaven`s Gate (John) says:

wonderful viewpoint
You are My WINNER!!!
"We travel the world"

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*(Post 1 Award 1)*
Great Shot !!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

2en1 says:

Congratulations! A great picture deserves an award,
seen on Travel on 5 Photos a Day.

Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

code.dude says:

Nice shot, drove along here a couple of weeks ago on a skiing trip and friend visiting; don't think the girl friend would have appreciated me stopping to get a similar picture in the snow though ... LOL
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

liana champagne says:

Sorry about your grandmother, however, this picture kicks major ass. Really cool angle =)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Enchanter of Camelot says:

Please add your photo to our group, Impressions & Expressions and feel free to join us unless you’ve already done so.

Remember to tag your photos Impressions & Expressions and please indicate if the photo has a story when posting.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

»₪«[.. ☺HaήnσH☻..]»₪«A.B.P [deleted] says:

i hop you love the edit of the pic:
www.flickr.com/photos/7189002@N04/2470047807/

^_^!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Blue Hour says:

That texture and detail on the ground is fantastic!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

~luvwolf208~ says:

I love the road, especially with all the trees surrounding it
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

robert mclean images says:

Great shot and a lovely story, thanks for sharing.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

road.trippr says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called roadtrippr, and I love this photo, if you don't mind, I'd really like if you could add it to our group.

Thank you
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

nahkahousu says:

Excellent work
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Waterford_Man says:

Beautiful Capture !!!

Please add your photo to the group
Paths (Caminhos)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Lz says:

That is a nice shot! i will have too do that

seen in Explore
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan Egil Kristiansen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Yellow line - gul midtstripe, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

janaju says:

nice view...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world Pls post 1-comment 3_Contest Open, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Viewed in Wonderful photos for the world
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom & Molly Morgan says:

I live in Andover, New Hampshire. I'm pretty sure that is Mount Kearsarge in the background, not Ragged Mountain.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Farah Hashwani says:

wow
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

max_wedge says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Beauty of Roads, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Bite says:

Hi Chris,

First of all, these are some great pictures you put on Flickr!

My name is Mike and I’m writing currently a blog about Lifestyle Design. For each new post I try to find a suitable photo which supports my idea.

For my post: Before you start out, you have to know where you want to go, I found the photo ‘The Road to Ragged Mountain’, taken by you.

I’ve seen that your photo stands under the Creative Commons License, that’s way I used it for the above mentioned blog post. I’ve given you full credit for the picture by mentioning your name and linking to your Flickr page at the end of post. I hope that’s alright with you? (When not hearing from you I assume you’re okay with it….. ;-D)

Thank for that great picture! Wish you all the best. Take good care.

Mike

Blog Post Link:
lifestyledesign.ch/brain_work/know_where_you_ go_to/
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ali.01_shohag says:

Ali
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

es_1 says:

Beautiful photos, fantastic work I've look though a multitude of your work I have not replied to all of them but I have seem most of them, I would love to learn and acquire technical knowledge from you if you have time.

I have three photos I would love your expertise on, if you can give some constructive feedback I would be thrilled thanks.

www.flickr.com/photos/escosuave/3066078479/in /set-7215761...
www.flickr.com/photos/escosuave/3276625154/
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G. Suave
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

theodordh says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Great stock shots, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cacaclaudia72 says:

Open
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

|S] says:

hi great pic.
Can I please use your photo for my website.
Thanks in advance.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

z.mcclellan says:

great picture! added to favorites
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

friskierisky says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Motor Vehicles, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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