Dries Buytaert

Winchester

Close-up of two ripe apples hanging from a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves.
The fall in New England brings a number traditions: apple picking being one of them, pumpkin carving being another. I'm also adding warm cider donuts to that list of traditions – given that they are made of apples, they must be full of vitamins, don't you think?
A young child reaches for an apple while standing among green branches in an orchard.
A young child holds freshly picked apples while standing near an apple tree in an orchard.
People looking up and taking photos, some pushing strollers, in a busy outdoor setting with strong shadows.
A young child in a blue shirt climbs a large tree, gripping the bark with hands and feet.
A man and woman stand close together, each holding a young child dressed in warm winter clothing.
A man and woman stand close together, each holding a young child dressed in warm winter clothing.
A young child wearing a red cap and blue backpack stands by a fence, reaching out towards an animal.
A man in a denim jacket bites into a large roasted meat piece wrapped in foil at an outdoor table.
Several small sailboats with numbered sails glide across the Charles River, with a city skyline in the background.
A wooden farm cart displays fresh vegetables, including carrots, cucumbers, onions, and beets, arranged in baskets and crates.
A wooden crate filled with fresh red chili peppers at a farmers market.
Fresh vegetables, including eggplants, zucchini, and squash, displayed in wooden crates at a farmers market.
A pile of colorful gourds and squash displayed at a farmers market.
Two women sing into microphones at an outdoor farmers market, with a live band setup and tents in the background.
A scale with a dial pointing to "Finishing Pig (ready for market)" on a pink background.
A man drives a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon filled with people on a hayride through a wooded area.
Two adults and a child stand by a calm lake, watching a duck swim in the water.
A child in a blue hoodie climbs over a fallen tree trunk near a calm body of water.
Three children in warm clothing sit and lean on a fallen log, looking at a calm lake in autumn.
A woman with blonde hair and dark sunglasses smiles slightly while looking at the camera in an outdoor setting.
A woman holds a young child close, gently leaning in while the child looks away with a finger in their mouth.
A smiling woman wearing sunglasses carries a happy baby on her shoulders while holding the baby's hands.
A man carries a child on his shoulders in a wooded area.
A man and woman in winter clothing smile at each other outdoors.
A beige sofa with patterned pillows sits on a striped rug near a wooden coffee table in a sunlit living room.
Two young children play with a pink and purple toy jeep, touching the steering wheel and dashboard.
Two young children and an adult carve pumpkins outdoors, using small plastic tools to shape the designs.
Yes, these carving saws are for kids. No, they didn't hurt themselves.
A child in a red shirt sprays water from a hose, creating a rainbow in the sunlight.
Two men stand holding young children in their arms, looking in different directions near a fenced outdoor area.
A man and a child slide down a large yellow slide together, with the child sitting on his lap.
A man and a child slide down a large yellow slide together, both smiling and enjoying the ride.
A young child in a blue jacket sits among fallen autumn leaves, smiling and looking up at the camera.
A young child sits on a red toy car, gripping the white steering wheel with an excited expression.
A young child with blonde hair walks on grass, smiling.
Wooden sign with large pink letters spelling "What kind of PIG are you?" on horizontal slats.
A smiling man holds a young child wrapped in a towel, both looking at the camera in an outdoor setting.
© Tom Erickson.
A smiling man stands behind a young boy holding a purple paddle, both appearing happy in an outdoor setting.
© Tom Erickson.