Vermont - Winter

Into the Woods

It was like a dream out there on the trail, following the tracks through trees coated in new snow and beech leaves still hanging on to give their spots of color in a white world.

Yellow & White

Gilmore House at the Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton is a cheerful sight after swooping along the curves of the ski trail in deep, fresh snow. It is one of the many yellow buildings that are part of the Breadloaf Campus of Middlebury College.

Rock Bluff at Saxton Point

I love the layered rock on this exposed bluff capped by cedar trees at Shelburne Farms. The beach here at Saxton Point is full of flat black & white striped rocks and smooth driftwood. I've even seen a spiral fossil on the breakwater. It's a picturesque spot looking out on Lake Champlain. Shelburne Farms, Vermont -- 2021 February

Cooper's Hawk in Snow

On a snowy day in February, I stepped out on my porch with my camera for a few images of snow falling in the trees. I literally gasped when I saw this Cooper's Hawk about 20 feet away in the tree next to our bird feeders. I think he was looking for a snack...and it wasn’t seeds. I was wondering why the birds had all disappeared! He is a gorgeous bird and a ferocious predator. 2021 February -- Bristol, Vermont

Winter Woods Magic

There is a fairytale quality to the snow-covered evergreen forest in winter. I can almost imagine a Snow Queen in this cathedral of trees surrounded by woodland creatures. 2021 January -- Ripton, Vermont

Weathered Barn in Snow

I love seeing magnificent barns like this one. It is large and has quite a presence on East Street. One this day, the falling snow created a timeless scene. 2020 January -- New Haven, Vermont

Dusky Mountain Glow

This view of Deerleap Mountain from Lincoln is gorgeous in winter. I was glad to catch the last light of day reflected on the mountaintop. 2021 January -- Lincoln, Vermont

Frozen River Edge

In late winter, river rocks that were covered by the snow pack start to show here and there as the melt begins to happen along the river edge. Bristol, Vermont -- March 2021

Full Snow Moon

It was bitterly cold as the full moon rose but the moonlight lit up the trees and a ski track in the snow beautifully. January 2020 -- Bristol, Vermont

First Snow on the Gap Pond - Buels Gore, VT

October 2018 - I could see there was snow on the high peaks on this morning. So I drove up the Gap Road to the quiet little pond at the top and saw this!

Panoramic Winter View of Mt. Abraham

It was one of those perfect winter days with blue sky, a bit of fresh snow, and temperatures in the 20s. I meandered around on some of the high roads in Lincoln to catch the spectacular view of Mt. Abe glowing high above the wintry landscape. 2021 February -- Lincoln, Vermont

Gilmore Trail

January 2016 - Rikert Nordic, Ripton, Vermont It's magical out there in the winter woods! On this day I was out for a short ski on one of my favorite trails that goes through a marvelous stand of conifers. The woods were dark but the light in the distance at the clearing was breathtaking, like a portal into another world. I got my camera out for a shot and this skier appeared to complete the scene!

Blue Water at Bartlett Falls in Winter

March 2018 - Bristol, Vermont The water was such an amazing color at Bartlett Falls when I clambered up the steep snow-plow bank, strapped on my snowshoes, and made my way through the untracked deep snow to the cliff overlooking the river. It was stunning to see the hidden beauty of the falls in winter. I read later that "Ice only appears blue when it is sufficiently consolidated that bubbles do not interfere with the passage of light. Without the scattering effect of air bubbles, light can penetrate ice undisturbed. In ice, the absorption of light at the red end of the spectrum is six times greater than at the blue end." Now you know!

Winter Sunset Glow on Mt. Abraham

I went to this spot to photograph the full Super Moon which was due to rise shortly after sunset. It was bitter cold…only 5 degrees although not windy. As I was waiting, I saw the mountain light up with the reflected glow of the setting sun. Afterwards, I went to warm up in my car and discovered the car battery had died…one of the hazards of winter photography in Vermont! Luckily, I had just enough cell phone battery to call my husband to rescue me. January 1, 2018 - New Haven Junction, Vermont

Ripton Country Store

Village stores like these are part of the fabric of a small community like Ripton which is up in the mountains and has less than 600 residents. It is always worth stopping to get a few supplies to keep these small businesses open. 2020 January -- Ripton, Vermont .

Snowy Road to Blueberry Hill

January 2010 - After a perfect snowfall that gently covered every twig on every tree in white, we were one of the first to make our way down this snow-covered road in Goshen for a cross-country skiing adventure. It was a magical morning I will always remember!

Winter in Vermont

This house looks buried next to the tall evergreens whose branches are heavy with snow. 2014 December -- Bristol, Vermont

March Blizzard in Bristol

This late winter Nor-easter brought two feet of new snow to Bristol. When I got this shot, the storm was winding down and people were starting to venture out on Main Street. Bristol, Vermont - March 2017

Square Window in a Yellow Barn

I love the simplicity of winter like this simple scene of a square window in a yellow barn. 2020 January -- Bristol, VT

Farmhouse With Icicles

I love the clean, simple lines of a classic Vermont farmhouse in winter...especially when icicles are edging the porch roof. January 2020 - Ripton, Vermont

Mt. Abe & the New Haven River in Winter

River Ice

The abstract, delicate details of river ice create a small world of nature's art. 2021 February -- Bristol, Vermont

Frost Flowers on the Pond

December 2016 - Bristol, Vermont This ice and frost formation along the edge of the pond caught my eye on my daily walk to the river on this day in late December. The next morning, it had completely disappeared.