Farm fields and... (Maine) |
...small, sheltered harbors (Maine lobster boat) |
...where roads meet the sea are around every corner. (Maine lobster boat) |
Signs of other times (canoes) |
Small communities nestle by quiet harbors. (ocean Maine) |
Fresh water resevoir makes a good place for a morning walk...(reflection) |
....where beautiful vegetation grows to .... (Maine Pond) |
....the water's edge. (Maine pond ferns) |
You can't swim or boat here, but fishing is fine! (leisure dog) |
A man and his dog on a quiet Sunday morning. (leisure dog) |
Lupine should be the state flower |
A field of lupine |
Our Lady of Peace (Catholic church, harbor, Maine) |
Lobster boat (Maine seagulls) |
East Wind prepares to cruise.... (windjammer, schooner, vacation, leisure) |
Lobster pots |
Fishing from A'High (heron Maine) |
Boothbay |
Thicka Fogg (dinghy, boat) |
B&B Fence |
Lunch (stairs) |
Orange & Yellow |
Waterfront |
Traps for Sale: This lobsterman was pulling his traps and bringing them in to sell. |
Fall sunset across the harbor, Boothbay |
A boatyard at dusk... |
Nov. 12 we go for a drive. |
Seagull in the Fog |
Early June and because the ocean is still only 45-50 degrees cold...., |
....fog is the result. |
Days often start and end with fog. Here fog creeps up the river... |
....in the early afternoon. |
But by evening, it's clear again and Our Lady of Peace is clearly visible across the harbor from the western side of the harbor. |
Lobsterboat reflected near bridge to Southport Island. |
More lobsterboats moored in Boothbay Harbor. |
While at Brown's Wharf, flags fly, |
boats are moored... |
...and reflected... |
....in calm harbor waters. |
Seagulls are headed home on Ocean Point and the sun... |
....sets as they soar over... |
....cold waters. |
Lupine w/ the 10-22 |
....we'll see. |
It was pretty dark today. |
...here's an f8 one and it's pretty good. |
Don't you just love how wide it is? |
Back to the wide...no, it's the 28-135! |
And this the 100-400! |
But now, it's back to wide. |
And this guy wants some too, but... |
...no one offers a hand-out, so it's outta here! |
We finally are getting some sunshine... |
which makes the lupine even prettier! |
as we approach Windjammer Days... |
...in Boothbay Harbor. |
The lupine is in bloom around the Habba! |
Artists come out of the woodwork to paint... |
Naval vessels here for the celebrations that kick off... |
Dec. 10 is a gorgeous day for a walk on the beach with... |
Lovely patterns in the eroded sand! |
March 11: We head toward Wiscasset, then up Route 27 toward Hallowell... |
...and the Sheepscott is a gorgeous blue/green! |
Mar 22: We drive out towards Tenant's Harbor and find... |
....old boat/fishing paraphenalia all lined up.. |
....with fishing views behind. |
On the way to Spruce Head we find this man working on his roof. |
...and lovely sheltered harbors here.... |
....and there. |
Tire bumpers and reflections. |
and boats put up for the winter look especially dank and dull this day! |
But the ocean is always beautiful...no matter what! And what about those ROCKS? |
And a lovely area it IS... |
...right down to the stored boats. |
Is this an old fashioned privy or something else...we don't know. |
Nearby the ledges are gorgeous! |
And at Spruce Point it's a gray, but lovely day at the habbah! |
President Bush's tax cut dollars at work...this bridge is a private entry to a... |
...private island! |
And this is the shoreline that surrounds...lovely! |
And walking out I find this...abundantly clear THEY don't want visitors!! |
Mar. 26 we go for a walk in Zak Preserve where we find... |
...a beaver munched log... |
...and amazing lichen! |
After lunch we go to the beach where... |
....it is a glorious sparkling day with... |
....blue skies, white surf...and... |
....walkers on the beach! |
Some of them are 'planting' clams and others... |
...walk arm in arm... |
...and share the day with little white dogs! |
April 10 is a lovely day .... along Rt. 1 .... Signs of Maine... |
On the way home, .... a busy day! |
April 11 is less bright, but...at this boatyard... |
...there are all kinds of interesting... |
...things...boats, snowplows, rusty trucks, etc. |
Then it's on to the beach and New Harbor where...(environmental) |
And around the corner, colorful crates line... |
...the walls and cover the windows... |
....brightening the gloomy afternoon! |
Bristol Mills dam |
Nubble Light... (lighthouses, Maine) |
Perkins Cove... |
.....and Ogunquit where we visit Barb's.... |
....residence. |
Then on the way North, we stop at Old Orchard Beach... |
....where it is gorgeous! (Old Orchard, Maine) |
A worthy photo op on ....(Old Orchard, Maine) |
...a lovely day! (Old Orchard, Maine) |
Another one from yesterday... (Old Orchard, Maine) |
April 20: A new camera and the Bounty is in town! |
What a combination! |
This 5D shoots at ISO 3200 like a trooper! Can you believe it? !! |
Sample Boatyard is the temporary home for this ... |
....lovely old sailing vessel. (Of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) |
Looks like something out of Peter Pan...flying over the rooftops! |
But it's really just in drydock sitting on the other side ... |
...of these buildings. |
Signs that work is going on. |
...and I have always wanted a good shot of this crane...this ISN'T it! |
More signs of spring on Ocean Point. |
April 26: Osprey Nest Found!! |
April 27: Spring in Boothbay |
Lubec Waterfront w/ Canadian lighthouse on opposite shore. |
Then on the way to West Quoddy Head, there is new vegetation with Lubec in the background. |
West Quoddy is probably one of the... |
...prettiest lighthouses in Maine...at least I think so! |
Lovely red and white candystripes are bright... |
...even through a window! |
...smooth stones in front of the lighthouse. |
....this lovely view that rivals anything Acadia has to offer! |
On the way back to Machias, we find this lovely scene of beached ... |
.....and rotting boats... |
Then to an outlook where we can see Lubec from the Canadian side. |
Day Three dawns with fog on the river and... |
Canadian geese stop off in blueberry field for a migration snack. |
on our way to Calais, we find lovely marsh vegetation with tinges of Fall already! |
Beyond Ellsworth we stop for blueberries. |
Time to play with Lighthouse... (Maine, rocky, composite) |
....pictures....collage time! |
Sept. 24: We head out Downeast and it's foggy...here the cables of the new Waldo-Hancock Bridge disappear into the weather! |
First stop....Schoodic Point....in the fog. |
An evergreen death....lovely even.... |
....in death! |
Waterfront Jonesport on a crystal, clear day is.... |
enjoyed by this klatch of fishermen trading 'fish-stories.' |
Then we are reminded of Andrew Wyeth in a lonely field outside Jonesport. |
...it's a glorious day on top of Mt. Cadillac. |
The skies are lovely and the views wide and far. |
Jeanne and Ron enjoy the view! |