Burlington: A Sense of Place

Burlington: A Sense of Place is a visual tour through the four seasons in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. Throughout the years, I have photographed the city in many ways: from the air, water, and land. Some of these photographs were taken on assignment for different magazines, but most were taken while roaming around Burlington looking for new angles and perspectives.
The presence of Lake Champlain has a huge influence on Burlington in every way, from the hill view down Main Street to the incredible waterfront harbor with its sparkling Adirondack Mountain sunsets: light coats the city in deep lavish colors, and even its darkened storm skies make for dramatic pictures. At dusk, the city's ambient light starts to glow; it is my favorite time of day for long timed exposures because it allows me to put as much information into each photograph as possible.
Burlington is a unique city. Its waterfront is a hub of outdoor activities that attracts tourists and residents throughout the year for recreational opportunities such as kayaking, sailing, fishing, ice-skating, cross-country skiing, and biking on the Burlington bike path. Also contributing to Burlington's vibrant culture are the colleges and the university, creating architectural, human, and visual landscapes that add dimension to the city's stunning scenic appeal. Church Street Marketplace is downtown Burlington's pedestrian shopping area, and its street vendors, festivals, shops and shoppers offer endless photographic opportunities.
Burlington: A Sense of Place attempts to share with viewers a remarkably unique and beautiful city and one that I have come to know and love from every angle over the years.
- Paul O. Boisvert