Maine

Horizons of Splendor

As the sun descended below the horizon, casting its final rays of the day, a breathtaking scene unfolded at this cove. The sky transformed into a canvas of warm hues, with vibrant shades of yellow gold painting the heavens. The calm waters mirrored this celestial spectacle, creating a captivating symphony of colors that stretched as far as the eye could see. The air was filled with a sense of tranquility, as nature seemed to pause in awe of this majestic display. It was a moment that captured the essence of serenity and reminded us of the beauty that lies in the simplicity of nature's daily rituals. As the sun bid its farewell, the cove remained illuminated, leaving behind a lingering glow that whispered promises of new beginnings and a hope for tomorrow.

The Face

This location requires access during low tide as the area and mile plus hike is otherwise covered under water.

Stupendous

Another image from our stay in Maine back in 2020. The weather was starting to cool down and the leaves were changing color fast. Maine is blessed with numerous rivers and rapids and it was amazing to spend the evening at this location listening to the water roar by.

A Tree on the Rock

I had a chance to stop by this little tree by a cove during sunrise. The location is hard to access during high tide but manageable once the water levels drop down, so timing was critical to get this shot.

Golden Reflections

Early June, we were out with a group on a birdwatching tour at this marsh. It being Maine, the mosquitos and black flies were out in full force but we were fairly well protected with our Thermacells although the more pesky buggers were still buzzing around over our heads. In the midst of hearing the bird calls from our tour guide, an amazing sunset was unfolding. Unfortunately, since this was a birdwatching trip, I had chosen to leave my camera behind leaving the bird photography to my more capable better half. As I was cursing myself for not bringing my camera, I did have the sense to whip out my iPhone, put it in RAW capture mode, and start clicking away. I am very much floored by what the smartphones can do these days.

The Rugged Maine Coast

A night capture from the rugged coast of Maine. It was absolutely amazing to spend the night at this location and witness the skyline as the fog slowly dissipated and the stunning Milky Way revealed itself off the coastline.

The Rapids under the Stars

I have to admit that this one was a bit more scary to shoot as it involved getting up on a slippery and precarious ledge so I could get a better perspective of the flowing waters. The ledge had barely enough space for me and the camera tripod to fit on but in the end, I think the effort paid off.

Tree on the Rock

Found this little tree growing on a small rock mound in Maine, and could not resist capturing it with the night sky.

Island Under the Stars

I have finally started working on my Maine images from the summer of 2020. The shoreline is laced with these beautiful islands and the scenery changes dramatically each time you visit due to the amazing tide swings in the region.

The Edge of Time

This one is from the coast of Maine at the Pemaquid Lighthouse. While there, I decided to venture down the rocks and see if the amazing rock formations there would lend themselves to something interesting. The crashing waves along the rock crevices created some decent opportunities. The wave action was mesmerizing but I had to be careful not to get too close to the action.

Redemption

One of my first images from Maine. We had a two week delay reaching Maine as my truck down and needed a major resuscitation before we got on the road. Once we got here, we were blessed with some nice clear skies at the right time. This image is from the Monument Cove area in Acadia National Park.

A Corroboration of Elements

Another cool location on the coast of Maine. It required being here during high tide to catch the water reflections that had collected in the tide pool.

Of Rocks and Stars

Another amazingly clear night happened as we arrived in Maine. This image if from a location in Schoodic Peninsula which is part of Acadia National Park. Not located on Mount Desert but on the mainland of Maine, it is much less frequented and a great place to enjoy the rugged beauty of the Maine coast in peace and solitude. This small pool of water happened to be in the right place and beautifully reflected the Milky Way that night.

Curl of the Burl

As falls colors are peaking in different parts of Maine, I decided to visit some of the waterfalls nearby. Step Falls is a spectacular long chain of descending horsetails and cascades that lies a few miles outside of the eastern border of Grafton Notch State Park. Water flow was a bit on the anemic side in spite of considerable rainfall a couple of days ago. The low flow did help create some nice swirls in the nearby tide pools.

The Rapids under the Stars II

A night spent under the stars near these beautiful rapids in Maine.

Sunset Serenade at Cobscook Bay State Park

Cobscook Bay State Park in down east Maine is a small but really pretty park with great camping opportunities. Several of the sites look out to the open waters and the area is dotted with small islands. Of course, with the massive shift in tides the area here is known for, the coves can be brimming with water. This evening, sunset looked promising with some fluffy clouds in the sky, so I drove up to the park to discover that I had showed up at low tide. Ignoring the pesky little black flies and mosquitoes that seem more abundant at sunset, I descended down into this cove and was able to capture the last bit of water draining away as the sun set in the distance. I will certainly be back here at sunset again during high tide.

Penobscot Narrows Bridge under the Stars

The Penobscot Narrows Bridge is one of only four bridge observatories in the world. The other three are in China, Thailand and Slovakia. The observatory is at 420 feet in elevation - that's 42 stories – which makes it the tallest public occupied structure in Maine and the highest bridge observatory in the world.