The Dalai Lama visited Middlebury College in the fall of 2012. Here he is seen before entering Nelson arena flanked by members of his entourage and US Foreign Service security agents.

Two graduates take a moment on the grass to let the wave of emotions wash over them. I've been photographing Middlebury College's Commencement ceremony for 13 years, but this image from 2010 stands out as one of my favorites.