HDR Photography

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography is a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of luminances between light and dark areas of a scene than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention of HDR is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to shadows.


Image above, is overexposed in the background, but perfectly exposed in the foreground.

Image above, the foreground is under exposed, but the background is perfectly exposed.

Combining these images together using the best exposures of foreground and background will provide a very well exposed final image throughout the depth of field.

Thundering Brook Falls

Thanks to fellow photographer Gary Wells, I found Thundering Brook Falls. These Falls are a very easy walk from the road. The walk there features wetlands which makes for some birdwatching and moose sight seeing. These falls will be a location for future client portraits.

To capture this picture, I took three shots of the falls and combined into one picture when I got home. You would never know from the final product, this was three independent pictures.

Exploring Waterfalls

Today was a perfect day to explore and enjoy the local waterfalls of the Rutland area. I met two other

photographers today in my travels at two different waterfalls. Found Thundering Brook Falls with my son Declan, this was a perfect time to enjoy a new portrait of him. Declan had to make some pictures with my camera. It will probably be no time before he's giving me a run for my money, good I could use an assistant.

Latte Art

Emily Baker, employee & Latte Artist, at Terra's Cafe in Downtown Rutland. Terra's Cafe is dedicated to a relaxing atmosphere filled with an artful dining lounge. Emily has recently studied the art of how to create designs in the cream of latte's. She is a latte server by day and an artist by night. She will be hosting her own art show at the Timco Gallery a couple doors down from the cafe.

Timco Gallery, located at 63 Center St., next to Timco Jewelers features paintings, photographs and other various media created by of a number of mostly Vermont artists. The show will be held during the August 14th series of Friday Night Live. If you are interested in displaying your artwork, or if you would like to volunteer at the Gallery, please contact Tim Schneller at 802-773-3377. http://www.timcogallery.com/

So the next time your in Terra's Cafe, ask Emily to make it a decorative cup of liquid art.

Vermont Rampage

Vermont Rampage, Rutland's semi-pro football team, had their first game of the season on Sunday afternoon. Fans packed the Alumni Field to watch an afternoon of action packed football.

The Vermont Rampage is in their second season on the semi-pro level and growing. Their roster includes over 40 players and numerous coaches. Jim Helm of Fair Haven is the Head Coach this season. Jim has five years of coaching football under his belt guiding the Fair Haven High School Slater's in their football program. Roy Thomas of Rutland, VT will be head of game day operations and is the marketing Director for the Rampage. Roy has been with the team since the start and has been a great asset. One of the major tasks on Roy's agenda is getting the Rampage a home field right here in Rutland.

Alumni Field boasts the only turf field in Central Vermont and is the perfect atmosphere to host numerous games for the New England Football League. The Rampage's played a tough game on Sunday, but couldn't overcome the force of the Pioneer Valley Indians. Final score 19-9. The Vermont Rampage team has been a regular fixture at the downtown Friday Night Live series of events this year. Their next home game will be held at the Alumni Field on August 9th at 4:00 pm.

For more information please visit their website at: http://www.vermontrampage.com/

Chittenden Reservior

Chittenden Reservoir's 100th Anniversary was today. The reservior provides the drinking water for Rutland City and the surrounding area.

Chittenden Reservoir was constructed over a couple of years, and began providing renewable energy in 1909. The 750-acre reservoir and land below it is owned by Central Vermont Public Service, along with the parking area and boat launch, which are leased to the state of Vermont.
Besides its role as CVPS's largest hydroelectric facility, the reservoir is one of Vermont's most pristine recreation sites. Seventeen square miles of mountainous terrain drain into the reservoir, creating spectacular habitat for dozens of species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and mammals. Home to bald eagles and ospreys, moose, beavers and loons, the reservoir is one of Vermont's most undeveloped mountain lakes.


CVPS and volunteers were on hand to clean-up around the park and serve free lunch to everyone who was in attendance. Declan took his first Kayak ride today with his mother. Collin also took out the Kayak, flipping once, but was able to get back in.

Rail Vermont

Renowned Vermont artist Peter Huntoon created an original rail print during the ArtHop in the Rutland Amtrak Station on Friday. This original work will be won at a drawing that evening from raffle tickets being sold around Rutland County, at the Amtrak station event July 10th. This is the first event hosted by the Vermont Rail Action Network's Friends of Rutland Rail committee in their effort to improve ridership and passenger rail service out of Rutland, soon to Burlington! They are pleased to have the station open for Friday Night Live and ArtHop and hope it raises the profile of rail service in Rutland.

Gone Racing

Finally got over to Devil's Bowl after the fourth of July. It was Declan's first time experiencing racing, he loved it and wants to go back for more. In two weeks they will be allowing kids to take a couple laps in the stock cars, should be a good time! After weeks of non-stop rain, this was a perfect night, to enjoy racing and the sunshine.

Tea Party