Carolyn Bates

It all starts with a photo. Set up a scene, get some great models to pose for you (friends and family are always a great resource), and then let the fun begin! Step 1: In Photoshop, use the pen tool to make white lines around the people or the elements of the photo that you want to use.     Step 2: Turn them and changed size and location so that you can get the desired look you … [Read more...]

A stormy day at Lake Champlain. For all sailor...enter at your own risk. What people are saying... "Wow!" -Mary V Tegel "Fascinating picture! Sharing" -Anne Gray Liversidge "this is an amazing photo. Send it to the National Weather Bureau for the archives!" -Sally Ballin "This belongs on an art museum wall." -Urban Martin "This is an incredible piece of art...art in timing ... Art in … [Read more...]

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A story of how one resident that began the long process of rebuilding after Irene flooded her home and left Wilmington VT devistated. Story by Nancy E. Berry • Photos by Carolyn BatesAugust-September 2013 • www.oldhouseonline.com One doesn't often associate hurricanes with Vermont, but on August 28, 2011, the town of Wilmington—a picturesque, National Register-listed village on the southern … [Read more...]

I am excited to share some of the amazing photographs that wildlife photographer, Lee Cordner has taken on a trip to Machias Seal Island. The island, in the Gulf of Maine, is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Atlantic Puffin. See more puffin images by clicking here. Machias Seal Island: Wednesday at 6:45am by Lee Cordner Wednesday morning at 6:45am Chris and I arrived at … [Read more...]

Featured in this month's Vermont Magazine, a home that has its roots in the past is restored to make the current owners feel right at home. See more of this Historic Farm House in my Online Flipbook. Just click here. Idyllic Island Home Story by Jordan Werner • Interior photos by Carolyn BatesVermont Magazine • July/August 2013 As it was restored, this grand old home revealed both its past and … [Read more...]

What People are saying ... "Gorgeous, Carolyn..." - Christine Fraioli"Oh!! I miss my lake." - Jane Ellen Horner"Very nice!" - Rick Norcross"Classic!" - Jack Sartore"Beautiful, wish I was there." - Susan Frost Comments originally from Facebook. … [Read more...]

I "found" this post in ane email blast and had to share it. What a great illustration! world-architects: Found Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, courtesy of Vitra Diogene - Diogenes of Sinope was an Ancient Greek philosopher who rejected the amenities of civilized life by living in a barrel in the Agora of Athens. Over 2,300 years later, his name is being used for a 6-square-meter … [Read more...]

Take a look at some amazing photos from Natalie Stultz Blog post.     New Mexico Stories & Travel I was in New Mexico recently for my sister-in-law’s wedding. We stayed in a wonderful B&B in Albuquerque, Los Poblanos, which is a working lavender farm replete with peacocks. The bride and groom during the traditional Sikh ceremony high on a mountaintop near … [Read more...]

See more images in my online flipbook. Just click here. Old House Interiors: Jun-Jul 2006 • 104 pages • Vol. 12, No. 4 National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and … [Read more...]

Architect is Sandy Vitzthum • Photos by Carolyn Bates About this Magazine: Feb-Mar 2003 • 120 pages • Vol. 9, No. 2 • Old House Interiors National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, … [Read more...]

I just got this email from the Stephen Huneck Galler at Dog Mountain and wanted to share the information about the upcoming from July 12-14. Find out more about this in the email below.     www.dogmt.com     1-800-449-2580  Greetings from Dog Mountain! Email was sent on Thursday, June 27th Hi there! My name is Jill Brown, and I had the … [Read more...]

I may be able to help with that! On August 18, I will be teaching professional photographers about shooting buildings at night. And I have chosen ECHO as the building to use. If you would like to come, contact me through my website or email me at cbates@carolynbates.com Architect: Smith-Alvarez-Sienkiewycz, Architects (sasarchitects.com)   •   Contractor: H.P. Cummings … [Read more...]

Since peonies are my favorite flower, I look forward to seeing them bloom every year. But this year, the rain has been plastering my peonies to the ground. After all we have had over 12" of rain in the last two weeks. What to do? Obviously waiting and waiting for the sun to come out wasn't going to work. So, I just went outside, in the rain, and photographed them. Looking at the photos now, I … [Read more...]

The Project: The Miller Center About Gardner Kilcoyne Architects Gardner Kilcoyne Architects was formed in 2002 by Bill Gardner and Liza Kilcoyne in Burlington, Vermont. They believe design should be an interactive solution-oriented process that fulfills the client's vision. Design should reflect each project's unique goals and aspirations. GKA is dedicated to finding the most efficient and … [Read more...]