As we approach the Winter Solstice, I value the sun more than ever, especially after the past few cloudy weeks here in Vermont. When I can, I walk on the…
We woke up to -18F this morning, normally ideal times to go see what has happened to the ice. Given the foot of snow we had over the weekend, however,…
A great deal has been written about the decline of farms in Vermont. Few farmers, if any, are getting rich and many are barely getting by. The story in much…
Another of my favorite spots to stop with a camera is a small waterfall in West Berlin (Vermont!). Whether the water is low or high, the pitch of the falls…
I grew up in Central Michigan where bedrock was simply not visible. Even after 35 years here in Vermont, I’m continually astonished seeing the “basement” of our planet everywhere I…
Yesterday I planned my afternoon to stop by a favorite small stream in Middlesex, one I’ve visited hundreds of times over the years. I’ve rarely been disappointed by the place…
We all have experiences of the power of the “press”—even if that is nowadays often social media rather than the press of olden days. The ability to share information with…
I’d promised to share a few more photographs from our recent visit to the Shelburne Museum. One of the delights of this remarkable gem is the Ticonderoga, a side-paddle-wheel steamship…
How often I hear “Life is busy!” or “Life is BORING!” The fabulous little Museum of Everyday Life in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is proof neither is inherently true. Wandering through the…
Three days out this week with cameras, beautiful diffuse light and my photo buddy, Rob. What a treat! Some of the exposures where challenging and others simply impossible. The eye…
Still Learning To See 