The Renaissance, meaning “rebirth” in French, was a time in European history beginning in Italy in the late 14th century and gradually spreading throughout Europe into the early 17th century. It was a cultural and intellectual movement influenced by the classical Greek and Roman philosophies which sent ripples of change through all parts of society. …

This iconic red structure, often cited as the second most painted and photographed landscape in New England, is considered an iconic treasure of the town of Guilford, Connecticut. The building has had quite a history and is a true survivor of the sometimes perilous weather conditions along the Connecticut shore. Originally a summer cottage for …

Hubbard Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, draws thousands of visitors each year with its Silver Festival of Lights. This spectacular outdoor display, held from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, showcases over 500,000 lights and hundreds of lighted characters found throughout the park. These displays can be found decorating buildings, floating on …

On a warm, summer day, when this image was taken, the garden beside the old barn was abloom with tall, colorful groupings of flowers that seemed to encircle the building and everyone who walked along its gravel paths. This scene is one that artists seeking nature’s inspirations would have been drawn to, eager to linger …

The Bronx Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the United States and the largest metropolitan zoo in the country. Open in 1899 with 843 animals in 22 exhibits, it is now home to 6,000 animals and over 700 different species. This is an ebony langur, or lutung, whose native lands are the islands …

This image was taken on a recent trip to Manchester, Vermont, a picturesque town nestled in the Green Mountains, a range that extends north to south approximately 250 miles from the border of Massachusetts to Quebec, Canada. It basks in the shadow of Mount Equinox, ranked the 13th highest state peak of 3,840 feet. As …

This is not a story about politics. It’s about being in an unexpected place where you are able to capture the independent spirit of Americans through photojournalism. Let me explain. My husband, who is also a photographer, and I went for a drive to Essex, a picturesque town along the Connecticut River, where we came …

My husband and I were at Lyman Orchards, a 1,500-acre farm with hills of orchards, a farm market and bake shop, 3 golf courses and restaurant. The prettiest spot is at the top of the hills where we were as you can look down on acres of colorful orchards or look up and view 360 …

I was on assignment to photograph a Sunday church service for a friend who was a reverend in Hartford, CT. The building had previously been a small pharmacy that was converted into a community church. It was summer, and the Sunday service lasted much of the day. The congregation was so welcoming and full of …