Category Archives: Photo Essays

To the Season

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Vermont Woodchuck

This photo was made in 2008 in Leicester Vermont. To me it captured what rural Vermont was when I was growing up. I saw this farm during the day so I knew where to be for the photo; what I … Continue reading →

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Morning lunar eclipse

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Vermont Woodchuck

Normally we see a lunar eclipse at some point in the middle of the night, the moon is high in the sky and it becomes almost “seen one, you’ve seen them all” kind of experience. This eclipse however was different. … Continue reading →

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11/11/17

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Vermont Woodchuck

For all the Brothers that shed blood with me, I thank you for your service to Our Country.

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On one Moonlit Night…

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Vermont Woodchuck

…this does prowl, vales and hillsides of Vermont on the last night of October. Canines slink away into the shadows; felines of all stripe get their fur raised and backs arched. That’s how you know to shut off lights and … Continue reading →

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Visual puns

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Vermont Woodchuck

Something of interest to me ever since I saw some of the Disney features like Dumbo and Song of the South are visual puns. One was “Did you ever hear a diamond ring?” You may without knowing came across others. … Continue reading →

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Floral lure

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

One of the flowers that attract both humming birds and butterflies is Buddleia, the butterfly bush. I planted fifty feet of them along the fence and they with a small place need pruning every year. there are many varieties, some … Continue reading →

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Late August Garden

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

The days are still hot with nights around 70° or a bit higher and the humidly chasing that up the scale. One never knows which will win that race; one only hopes it’s the AC that comes in first place. … Continue reading →

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The Sun peeping…

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

… through the leaves, causes the birds to chirp, the bees to hum, flowers to open and the dew to start to evaporate. However you have to be up, have your camera in hand and the omnipresent cup of coffee … Continue reading →

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A bad day fishing…

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

…is better than any day at work. These people are doing just that on Lake Champlain at Chimney Point. whether they caught any fish or not is of no importance. That only adds to the day’s relaxation. The real reason … Continue reading →

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A pastel patch

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

Never miss a chance to brighten p an area that needs some color. It makes a difference when sitting in the afternoon, enjoying a beverage of choice, or the sunrise caffeine jolt some favor. I just purchased a set of … Continue reading →

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