Lake Champlain is heavily polluted with phosphate in some ares, with thick growths of algae. Floatingislandsolutions.com has a solution. This solution is not just for larger lakes, but can be used for smaller bodies of water such as Lake Carmi. Join us on Facebook to keep up with the latest!If you have waterfront or know of waterfront where the water is not clean….please read this, and … [Read more...]
Before & After: How to create a Dream
Playing out side the box with color and text. Check out the pieces that went into making this fun and whimsical portriat! Put those all together with some Photoshop Magic and ... … [Read more...]
Pete’s Posse: Folk traditions…. with interpretations.
I was able to go to a concert by Pete’s Posse and what a great time! Take a look at some of the photos from the show. Jerry Johnson and Me with Pete! About Pete's Posse Pete’s Posse is composed of Pete Sutherland (fiddle, piano, banjo and vocals), Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, mandolin, dobro, foot percussion and vocals) and Tristan Henderson (guitars, mandolin, jaw harp, bodhran, foot … [Read more...]
The ‘Unskippable’ Dog!
Sometimes you just need to share a video. This dog is awesome and there is no way you will not watch until the end! Read the Huffington Post Article: Geico Creates 'Unskippable' Preroll YouTube Ads That You'll Want To Watch Till The End. After sitting through the first five unavoidable seconds of a YouTube preroll ad, most people don’t bother watching the spot till the end. But Geico is … [Read more...]
A Portrait of a Writer
I recently had the chance to take portraits of writers at the Burlington Writers Worksop. One of them was Peter Biello the author, radio host and the head of The Burlington Writers Workshop. About the BWW: The Burlington Writers Workshop’s mission is to provide writers with free learning opportunities that help them develop as artists and professional writers. We provide as many as five … [Read more...]
Interiors with George Hubbard and Craftsmen Group VT
I am just so excited to be working again with one of my most favorite contractors from way back in my history…all the way back when we shot with Film!George Hubbard and his firm allowed me access to their job sites for at least 15 years, so I could take cover and story photographs for Journal of Light Construction, Tools of the Trade, Fine Homebuilding. George is a consistent award winner each … [Read more...]
Vermonters for Common Sense Gun Laws
We all want to have our state of Vermont pass a law to have background checks done before anyone purchases a gun.Here are some of our members gathering at a recent get together. Here are some of my other blog posts: Working Together to Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands Young Guns. Continuing the Conversation about Guns in Our Society. Vermonters for Common Sense Gun Laws In May 2014, Gun … [Read more...]
Dog Mountain: A Love Story is Live!
The Dog Chapel sign serves as backdrop for hundreds of family portraits. Pictured here, Elizabeth with Fernandina and Dovekie, Ana with Tomas, and Chris nestled among Stephen's collection of dog statuettes. Stephen working on a woodcut in his home studio. There is a great announcement from Dog Mountain! It's our enormous pleasure to announce today that their … [Read more...]
XMAS 2014 at GRAMPI’S Book is Available
Three generations in one family play games and pose for photographs. Find out more about the book by clicking here. XMAS 2014 at GRAMPI'S by Carolyn L. Bates Published: January 8, 2015 • Dimensions: Standard Landscape 106 pgs • Category: Arts & Photography … [Read more...]
As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat … Meet Gracie
"What used to be my chair is now hers. Cats do that. ... Gracie is a bit different - this past she was sitting on a plant table with a window view of outside, where a little bunny was perhaps 6 feet away from the window, perfect view of the rabbit, a normal cat would have been going nuts looking at it, but here's Gracie, swatting at a tiny little fly on the outside of the window, completely … [Read more...]
Yum! Smoky Black Bean Dip
I got a great recipe from a Caroline St neighbor and wanted to share it with you. This Smoky Black Bean Dip is gluten and soy free. You can serve with Lime Flavored Tostitos and Endive. Add additional sour cream to reduce "heat". … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
MERRY HAPPY HOLIDAYS and NEW YEAR to ALL! Main image: Shelburne Museum’s Ticonderoga Grand Celebration Thank you all many times over for contributing warmth, love and exciting adventures for me!!! Architect Patrick Kane’s Squam Lake House comprised of 4 “wigwam” houses sided with zinc, and his net zero complex at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Designer and builder Sandy Lawton’s unique, … [Read more...]
The Perfect Pairing of Nature & Architecture at the Upper Pines Lodge
Even though it poured rain ALL DAY, taking photos at the Upper Pines Lodge was a fun day. I just grabbed a huge polo umbrella when I was outside.The architect, Dave Sellers, outdid himself once again, with unusual design. By using real trees line up on both sides of the entry hall, the architect was able to take the nature that surrounds this structure and highlight it. In addtion, the diagonals … [Read more...]
Noah’s Song is the Newest Release from award-winning poet Jerry Johnson!
Noah’s Song begins with … Have you ever seen llamas wearing pajamas or a dancing cow in a herd? Or a big bull moose atop a caboose? Are all my questions absurd? I was building an ark when I heard my dog bark at a long-haired orangutan. The sight of this ape with a muscular shape was enough to frighten any man! Just the other day while out making hay I saw a vision that made me take heed — A … [Read more...]
The 2014 Harvest Party!
This year author Jerry Johnson hosted a Harvest Party at his old schoolhouse and barn. Take a look at some of the photos from this fun event!Photos by Carolyn Bates and Desiree Lopez A note from the Author: A big “thank you” to all who came! It has been quite a year for me that involved selling my farm, moving a lifetime of belongings to the schoolhouse, getting Noah’s Song published, and, … [Read more...]
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