Caribbean Oasis in Vermont: Captured in the summer of 2020 on the Battenkill River in West Arlington, VT, this lush, tropical scene invokes the playful melody of Ringo Starr's "Octopus's Garden." As the Beatles' tune brings joy, so does this image, crafted to defy the somber isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic era.
Radiant Water: A gentle May sunset in 2021 bathed the Battenkill River in a soft golden glow, inspiring this image reminiscent of a childhood campfire. Ephemeral patterns emerge and vanish with the shifting currents, their beauty preserved only through the camera's lens.
Sparkles: This image of a wide tree trunk, with light reflections akin to a Fourth of July sparkler, dances with life. While some may see an aerial view of a mountain range, the sparkler reference remains steadfast.
Rainbow Bark: Along the banks of the Green River in Sandgate, VT, a tree trunk reveals its unexpected spectrum of reds, blues, browns, and greens—a wooden rainbow. By photographing wide trunks, the illusion of a two-dimensional plane emerges, rather than a three-dimensional cylinder.
Shark In the Clouds: Playfully referencing data storage and absent-mindedness, this image features a shark-shaped cloud formation in the upper right corner. Should you lose your data or your head, feel free to blame the skyward shark!
Awe Sun: Taken in early spring in West Arlington, VT, both "Awe Sun" and "Light Show" celebrate the vibrant colors and dynamic motion of the clouds.
Infinity and Beyond: As a dense cloud cover briefly parts during an early summer sunset, a glimpse of blue sky emerges. The image contrasts the heaviness of the clouds with the lightness of the sky, celebrating levity's triumph over gravity.
Profusion: Weathered over years, a Bilco Door's metal surface reveals an unexpected tapestry of colors and shapes. Captured between 2020 and 2022, this pattern vanished after a wind-driven torrent in the spring of 2022, leaving Mr. Bilco clean but unremarkable.
Bubbles n Puddles: Wind-driven bubbles congregate in a river inlet, the clear blue sky painting the water in myriad shades of blue. Intended as a lighthearted and carefree image, it remains a cherished favorite.
Half of the Four Tops: This cheerful cloud formation, reminiscent of the iconic Motown group The Four Tops or ice cream cones, delights with its layered shapes in a simple two-hue palette, creating a joyous visual effect.
Political Discussions: A fierce summer storm conjures a tumultuous array of clouds, evoking the intensity of a heated political debate. The stark contrasts and hostile shapes are best expressed in black & white, fittingly above the aptly named Swearing Hill.
Light Show: Alongside "Awe Sun," this early spring photograph from West Arlington, VT captures the lively dance of clouds adorned in vivid hues.
