I am a commercial and fine art photographer based in northern Vermont. I specialize in high quality, client-specific photography for breweries, restaurants, resorts and general businesses, as well as travel photography.
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Over the rise into an unknown, uncertain future ...
Larger version here: Road Rash
Lomo, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, asphalt, photo of the day, road, yellow lines in Photo of the Day 
I'm not going to lie, the canals of Venice are pretty spectacular. Now, I realize it's a gigantic floating tourist trap these days, at least between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. or so. However, there's obviously something there of real value for that many millions of people to visit each year. It's not a fabricated environment in the sense of an amusement park (although, it is, of course, completely fabricated on what is really not even land at all), despite being co-opted for the sake of tourism, which ultimately pays all the bills for the fine residents of this sinking city. Is a cheesy/iconic gondola ride worth the 20 Euro? Probably. Especially on the off season when you actually get views of empty canals and a few moments of calm and quiet.
Larger version here: Afloat Upon the Ages
Italy, Lomo, Venezia, Venice, art, canal, photo of the day, waterway in Photo of the Day 
Usually, the wheels on the bike go 'round and 'round, except when they don't.
Larger version for viewing pleasure here: Stop Motion
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