A Look Back at 12 Images from 2024

Reflecting back on 2024 I am reminded of a lot of progress within my work. Work filled with goods and bads, triumphs and failures, highs and lows. There were times when I was able to charge forward and other times I stumbled back again. Missed connections offset by unexpected friendships. Changes in my work and changes in my life. And, while it seems that all things balanced to an equilibrium, my status quo was indeed moved forward.

Below are 12 images captured during this last year. Please enjoy them.

While out exploring a nature preserve in the cold of winter, I happened upon this pair of ski tracks arcing their way through the white snow. I loved the simple beauty of these lines.

Another heavenly comet visited us this last year.

In early May there was reports of high solar activity in the area with a very good chance to see the Aurora Borealis here in Vermont. The day had been the typical New England weather with clouds covering the sky but I watched the radar through the day. That evening I was enjoying a beer with friends when I decided to look one more time and saw the clouds were parting over Stowe. Paying for my round and heading out the door, I grabbed my camera gear and shot up the valley. I had already scouted out a place so knew where I wanted to be.

This image was one of the first I was able to capture after getting my settings sorted out. I loved that the moon was still over the hills silhouetting Mt. Mansfield and providing enough light to see the snow remaining on the ski runs at the resort. The moon set shortly after and, while I did continue to capture images, this one was my favourite.

In a visit to Halifax and Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, I happened on this scene near a famous lighthouse. Seeing the tourists all flock towards the beacon perched upon the rock outcropping gave me pause in following along. Choosing instead to look around at the homes and buildings instead, I found great interest in the varying colours in these seaside structures.

I typically shy away from having human elements in my images, focusing instead on the singular beauty nature provides. 2024 saw an expansion and experimentation into embracing the interface between humans and nature. Seeking ways to capture the contrast and cohesion, finding beauty in the collision.

An abstraction of colour with the changing of the seasons.

When the eclipse passed over Vermont, people came from all over to witness the spectacle. While all eyes were trained upward into the sky, I captured images of the people.

A continued exploration into photographing human elements nestled into their nature counterparts. Here, I loved how the waterfront of Lunenberg’s town added vibrant pops of colour to the Nova Scotia shoreline.

A true favourite of mine from last year. This apple tree stood in such contrast to the surroundings I fell in love with its character the moment I saw it. Surrounded by uniform pines, the untamed scraggle of the wild branches drew me in. Being diligent to walk wide of my intended image to avoid footprints in the fresh snow, I waited for what seemed like eternity for the light to be strong enough through the overcast skies to create the shadows I wanted.

In 2024 I found myself playing with a more “high Key” processing style. I came to enjoy letting skies and areas fade into full white giving the image an ethereal feeling, a bit of separation from place.

Last year I expanded my skillset to include aerial photography by means of a drone and my operators license. This investment in myself has been slow to build but, with each flight and with every day I venture out, I gain confidence and skills. Being able to fly smooth and precise will pay off greatly in the near future.

Also, the world looks quite amazing from above.

A solo skier makes their way across a field of pine trees. I loved how the red of the jacket stood off the harmony of blue green around.