Tag Archives: Portraits

The Little Patriot

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

When I made this photo I was taken by the enthusiasm of this kid, sitting off by himself, thoroughly enjoying the parade and his chance to join in the festivities. Every passing fire truck, band and marching unit was cause … Continue reading →

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Who you lookin’ at?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

Cattle are quite curious. As I mentioned elsewhere, any animal that spends most of the day with their face stuck in the ground don’t rank high on the IQ scale. Take old Clarence here. If you walk up to him, … Continue reading →

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Manah manah in the snow

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Vermont Woodchuck

He’s a senior cat now; we found him as a kitten under our shed in August 2010. Manah manah is a real southern boy who has seen only one snow that was about 4″ deep. This one reached about 7″ … Continue reading →

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A sign of the season

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

We go about our quotidian chores preparing for the Holidays. For weeks now the stores have decorated for Christmas. Hanukkah is but six days away, starting on sundown 12/6. As we stroll about gazing at the sales arrangements and colors … Continue reading →

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Days gone bye

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

When I worked for the papers, I asked for and got the second shift (1530 to 2230 hours). In the summer most of the work was in daylight, since we usually finished the last assignment around 20 hours and were … Continue reading →

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Migrants

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

Back when I roamed the byways and rural hills of the states looking for photos for stock agencies, I traveled with another photographer who also did the same kind of work. She shared the driving so hat each of us … Continue reading →

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At the farmer’s market

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

In farm country, the farmer’s market is on the weekend a place to meet and exchange gossip and farming ideas. One also buys what isn’t grown on your place and usually you sell your product as well. There is always … Continue reading →

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A bit of history

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

For those of you old enough to remember the early ’70’s, maybe with fondness, maybe not, here’s an image I made while working for the papers. I don’t remember the reason for the visit, probably some urban removal project so … Continue reading →

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Mother and Child

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

In my wanderings, I wound up at my sister’s house. She and her husband had just bought the place and needed a tyke to help fill up some of the space. She obliged. My arrival was around Christmas eve, 1970. … Continue reading →

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If you dare

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Vermont Woodchuck

Searching inside the nest takes great courage for in the Swamp of Iniquity, there are many dangers. Vince Foster found out that one night, others just never came back. But sneaking around carefully, the stalwart individual may part some grasses … Continue reading →

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