Douglas Shoop Photography

I don't know the name of this river that runs through Montpelier VT, but it adds a serenity to the downtown area.  This old railroad bridge is gently rusting in place and makes for a great walkway across the river.  I originally shot this and processed in HDR and found I liked this original version with some Lightroom adjustments much better.  Enjoy.

Young boy playing along with the dancing waters in Cancun Mexico.  Enjoy.

Salem, MA is most noted for it's witches and odd stories of such, but on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I grabbed this shot of their power plant.  It sit's to the north of the downtown area and is quite noticeable from the waterfront.  I noticed how the stacks appear to be creating the clouds.  It felt better in B&W.

As an Architect, I tend to gravitate to patterns and lines and it leads me to make photos of things that don't present themselves as an obvious photo opportunity. Try it, next time you are somewhere, you'll be surprised how many things you are missing that can make interesting photos. These boat slips in the Charlestown Marina were all empty, but the reflection of the boats behind sort of make them ghostly full.  Enjoy

If you squint, you'll see the insanely outrageous Godzilla cigarette boat hustling seasick passengers across the Boston Harbor.  The red/ yellow speedboat takes about 30 passengers on a wild and raucous ride around the Boston Harbor for tours all summer.  If you are ready to handle the vomit inducing ride, strap yourselves in and enjoy.