February in Vermont

I live close to northern Vermont and it’s very cold. We’ve had a lot of single digit days and below zero nights. The weather has been colder than usual making me look forward to spring even more.

As you can see on my site, I don’t have many winter photos because I would have to spend considerable time outdoors. This photo was taken around New Year’s Day, 2024 on the backroads of Stowe; and, it’s a good representation of our wintry overcast days.

Last week I ventured out late afternoon at blue hour sunset on an unusually clear day wearing multi-layered clothes and took a photo of a famous landmark in Richmond, VT—the Round Church and Meeting House. It is no longer a church and the Historical Society maintains and uses it for meetings and special events. In summer and early fall, it’s used for wedding ceremonies.

Early next week, I’ll upload the photo in my next blog and my site’s gallery.

Snowdonia, Northern Wales

The lone tree at Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, Snowdonia, Northern Wales

 Over the summer, I discovered the work of a Welsh landscape photographer whose mastery of natural light transformed ordinary scenes into breathtaking, painterly images. Inspired by this artistry, I was thrilled to learn that Light & Land was offering a workshop in Snowdonia, Northern Wales, led by Brad Carr and Verity Milligan. Having not traveled abroad since the pandemic, I eagerly booked my spot and began planning my adventure.

During the workshop, I learned that landscape photography can be approached much like portraiture. By moving closer to the subject and shooting at a focal length of 70mm or higher, I found that details became more pronounced, drawing the viewer’s eye directly to the heart of the scene. This simple shift in technique has changed the way I compose my images, allowing me to capture the essence of the landscape with greater intimacy and focus.