Echo Lake, New Hampshire.

The first snowfall of the season brings a different character to Franconia Notch. Captured at Echo Lake shortly after winter's first storm, this scene showcases the surrounding peaks dusted in fresh snow while the lake remains open, reflecting the soft colors of the setting sun.

The evening was exceptionally still, with crisp mountain air and just enough snow to transform the landscape without fully giving way to winter. It's a fleeting moment in the White Mountains, when autumn has passed and the first signs of the season ahead begin to settle in.

Captured at Echo Lake, Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire.