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I'm coming up next weekend and it's probably too late to get a copy by mail. Is there a store or visitor center where I can pick up a copy? Thank You!!!

I have never seen the book anywhere but on his website. Last year, I e-mailed him and he responded directly. I think I got it in regular mail pretty quickly. Don't know if there is a PayPal setup, or if he would be willing to send overnight if you paid extra.

One thought. This website has a description and directions to most of the shots in Kaplan's book: http://sevenhillscameraclub.org/nefotogd/vt.htm

Another thought. Arnold seems to focus (no pun intended .

If you have the Middleton Book, I think he covers some of those, too.

All of the above is one of the reasons I asked PWT the question about shots of villages and churces on another thread. Look at that thread and maybe you'll find some good stuff. I plan to follow some of his suggested routes, time permitting. I understand there are still some shots up in the Barnett-Peacham area that are worth the ride up there to seek out.

Kaplan was probably a pioneer for his time. Looks like maybe its time for one of us to follow in his footsteps. I would sure be glad to hear details of what you find.

Andy,
I have read in David Middletons book that you can get a lot of scenic farms in the cloudland road. Is that right?

I haven't been there. Time permitting, I may try to drive it this year.

From what I read in Middleton's book he says there are lots of "postcard" shots. Not sure what he means by that. Farms, old barns, farm fields with mountain backgrounds?

Kaplan's book refers to "Ridge Road" north out of Woodstock. I couldn't find it on the DeLorme software, but I did find Cloudland Road (he notes that part of Ridge Road is officially "Cloudland Road"). My conclusion is that they are the same road. In any event, on it are at least four of his "The Photo Scenics": The Lee Farm, Gray Farm (a/k/a "Sleepy Hollow Farm"), Pomfret Highland Farm and Cloudland Farm. Sadly, at the time I got his book last year, and addendum noted that 2 out of those four were no longer good photo scenics. The Cloudland farm's original barns apparently burned and the new ones are apparently not photogenic. I guess we will have to see for ourselves what this means. It is my understanding that the new owner of the Sleepy Hollow (Gray) Farm has changed the gating and put some additional new buildings up that make getting this shot questionable (my information is from someone who lives near the area and is an accomplished nature photographer--he has a shot of the farm on his website, but notes it was taken several years ago. Kaplan notes that you can shoot it through the trees from Cloudland Road before you get to the farm drive and that might still be a possibility. My source says that there is now a modern electronic gate at the entrance road, which used to be used for a leading line into the property. Kaplan's addendum says that the orginal red barns of the Pomfret Highland Farm have faded and other changes around the general area make this more difficult. Kaplan also notes that the owners REQUIRE a property release (and presumably some form of payment) for use of their photos for commercial use (don't know where he got this information -- but probably worth taking to heart). The Lee farm is just north of Woodstock after you get on the Ridge/Cloudland Road (Kaplan calls it 7/10 of a mile from the start of Cloudland). He also notes that these are all early to mid-morning light shots. Looks like you could start at the beginning of the road out of Woodstock and work your way north. I will probably drive on an afternoon and "scout" it and if I find what I am looking for, return for an early morning drive.

Yes you can. That road and the Joe Ranger Road are good rides. There is one farm on the Cloudland Road that has been put on the cover of the Vermont Vacation brochure and a couple pubications.