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What's Up - May 2006

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...with...Ads of Sorts		 2006 Fishermens Festival, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
gallery: 2006 Fishermens Festival, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
May 3: We drive to New Hampshire to meet cousins and on the way...
May 3: We drive to New Hampshire to meet cousins and on the way...		 ...we find lovely scenery despite the overcast day!
...we find lovely scenery despite the overcast day!		 This house is interesting even without the mountain backdrop covered by low clouds today.
This house is interesting even without the mountain backdrop covered by low clouds today.
We meet at the Hart's Turkey Farm in Meredith, NH for lunch together.
We meet at the Hart's Turkey Farm in Meredith, NH for lunch together.		 Saying, Good-bye, in the parking lot later...
Saying, "Good-bye," in the parking lot later...		 ...and we select gifts that Barb has brought.
...and we select gifts that Barb has brought.
On the way home, we stop in Meredith to try to capture....
On the way home, we stop in Meredith to try to capture....		 ...some of the gorgeous Winnipesauki scenery.
...some of the gorgeous Winnipesauki scenery.		 Indian Island and....
Indian Island and....
...lovely spring vegetation border the lake.
...lovely spring vegetation border the lake.		 g4/69/2469/3/59770695._MG_2188Winnipesaukee.jpg And back in Maine, we find this new growth ....
And back in Maine, we find this new growth ....
evergreen marsh with interesting shapes and textures.
evergreen marsh with interesting shapes and textures.		 May 5: Steve & Crystal spend the weekend and we go to ....
May 5: Steve & Crystal spend the weekend and we go to ....		 Brunswick for Indian.
Brunswick for Indian.
Then it's on to the Peary Museum at Bowdoin College where...
Then it's on to the Peary Museum at Bowdoin College where...		 .....we hear the beat of drums.
.....we hear the beat of drums.		 It's Solar Day on campus with fun for young...
It's Solar Day on campus with fun for young...
...and older.
...and older.		 May 7: Steve and Crystal's last visit day; this captures their mood, I think.
May 7: Steve and Crystal's last visit day; this captures their mood, I think.		 We all go out for lunch at...
We all go out for lunch at...
...the Tugboat Inn.
...the Tugboat Inn.		 Where...
Where...		 ....the views are gorgeous and we ....
....the views are gorgeous and we ....
....take advantage of it!
....take advantage of it!		 We get lots of photos of these two as they approach...
We get lots of photos of these two as they approach...		 ...Steve's stint in Iraq. He wants the flag backdrop, but also...
...Steve's stint in Iraq. He wants the flag backdrop, but also...
...enjoys ocean views...
...enjoys ocean views...		 ...with Crystal.
...with Crystal.		 Scout knows a doglover when he meets one!
Scout knows a doglover when he meets one!
And all too soon, it's time...
And all too soon, it's time...		 ....to say 'farewell,'
....to say 'farewell,'		 ....and get ready for the long trip back to RI.
....and get ready for the long trip back to RI.
Starting May 9 the clouds and rain arrive!
Starting May 9 the clouds and rain arrive!		 For over a week we get nothing but overcast, rain and flooding (further south).
For over a week we get nothing but overcast, rain and flooding (further south).		 So I take to the kitchen to find 'things' to photograph.
So I take to the kitchen to find 'things' to photograph.
I unpack the tripod, the light table and my flash to ....
I unpack the tripod, the light table and my flash to ....		 ....stage a few 'product' shots.
....stage a few 'product' shots.		 We'll see if anyone is interested in buying...
We'll see if anyone is interested in buying...
....this kind....
....this kind....		 ....of stuff.
....of stuff.		 Then I finally give up on the sun and take to the streets in the rain, finding....
Then I finally give up on the sun and take to the streets in the rain, finding....
...spring flowers on the streets and at the....
...spring flowers on the streets and at the....		 ....local nursery. Lovely!! Thank God for colorful flowers!
....local nursery. Lovely!! Thank God for colorful flowers!		 May 18: We go to Evergreen Cemetery for the Warblers, but...
May 18: We go to Evergreen Cemetery for the Warblers, but...
...these birds are SO much easier to shoot!
...these birds are SO much easier to shoot!		 And if you can't find birds, try bird....
And if you can't find birds, try bird....		 ...watchers or....
...watchers or....
....the random, stray frog or....
....the random, stray frog or....		 ...how about spring maple leaves? They sit REAL still and are pretty too!
...how about spring maple leaves? They sit REAL still and are pretty too!		 Oh! But HERE is a warbler...yes, we did see a few and...
Oh! But HERE is a warbler...yes, we did see a few and...
.....I did my best to photograph them....
.....I did my best to photograph them....		 ....even when they were too high and far away!
....even when they were too high and far away!		 Then kids arrived on a field trip and they...
Then kids arrived on a field trip and they...
....were interesting and fun to 'shoot' too.
....were interesting and fun to 'shoot' too.		 This goose wasn't so sure about these two!
This goose wasn't so sure about these two!		 Geese were a source of endless fascination and he could get SO close!
Geese were a source of endless fascination and he could get SO close!
But others came prepared with....
But others came prepared with....		 ....nets and buckets to catch that stray frog!
....nets and buckets to catch that stray frog!		 And being in a cemetery sometimes provides sad stories that MUST be told!
And being in a cemetery sometimes provides sad stories that MUST be told!
Leaving the Magnum Exhibit, I find these kids in the Museum lobby.
Leaving the Magnum Exhibit, I find these kids in the Museum lobby.		 May 19: It's a gloriously crisp evening on Ocean Point with late day sun splashing everything it touches with light.
May 19: It's a gloriously crisp evening on Ocean Point with late day sun splashing everything it touches with light.		 Spring on Ocean Point, Maine and...
Spring on Ocean Point, Maine and...
...around the corner the last gasps of sun give way to....
...around the corner the last gasps of sun give way to....		 ....this.
....this.		 Behind us is an interesting doorway....viva!
Behind us is an interesting doorway....viva!
coastal crumudgeons!
coastal crumudgeons!		 May 20: We make an early morning return trip to Evergreen park to find warblers with...
May 20: We make an early morning return trip to Evergreen park to find warblers with...		 ....little success...but a robin isn't a bad standin.
....little success...but a robin isn't a bad standin.
Sad gravestone...a child of 10...gone too soon!
Sad gravestone...a child of 10...gone too soon!		 Face off...two small dogs 'arm wrestle' to see who will maintain dominance.
Face off...two small dogs 'arm wrestle' to see who will maintain dominance.		 Then we go back to Edward's where the flowers are in full bloom and...
Then we go back to Edward's where the flowers are in full bloom and...
...the hummers are BUSY! This one is taking a break from...
...the hummers are BUSY! This one is taking a break from...		 ...the hard work of hovering over...
...the hard work of hovering over...		 ....yummy hummer juice!
....yummy hummer juice!
These little jewels buzzed around like worker bees!
These little jewels buzzed around like worker bees!		 And a female tananger visited as well.
And a female tananger visited as well.		 May 25: We meet Rich and Frances in Kennebunkport for a celebration of....
May 25: We meet Rich and Frances in Kennebunkport for a celebration of....
Ron's birthday.
Ron's birthday.		 Kennebunkport is the President's Family Summer retreat and a quaint village.
Kennebunkport is the President's Family Summer retreat and a quaint village.		 With Classic New England architecture.
With Classic New England architecture.
Frances and I take a walk so that the siblings can....
Frances and I take a walk so that the siblings can....		 ....have some time together.
....have some time together.		 Then it's time to take photos and say,
Then it's time to take photos and say,
'Farewell,' til the next time.
'Farewell,' til the next time.
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Guest 22-Jun-2005 16:26
very nice galery, really. different, but excellent shots
Guest 22-Jun-2005 16:26
very nice galery, really. different, but excellent shots
Coastal One Photography08-May-2005 15:50
Beth,
Wonderful shots! Thank you.
Steve
PS: Happy Mothers Day
R.A. Szostek 18-Sep-2004 12:49
Beth, enjoying here yet another beautiful gallery of your shots! The morning sunrise and fog shots are perfection! and so many others that grab me also, the window shot is vibrant, a visual declaration that it is "Summer!!" and loved the heron keeping early morning watch over the boats......he looks big,old, and wise, and not too happy about his "space" being invaded by any early morning activity :-).....I was up in July for two weeks, and had LOTS of fog, but it goes hand in hand with the place and I never tired of it....keep the wonderful shots coming please!! ps Saw Brud sitting on his King Brud chair along Townsend Avenue...he is still friendly and such a well loved,traditional, and necessary part of what makes Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Harbor.....R.A. Szostek
Ichabod Crane 08-Jul-2004 17:14
That guy with the white hair must be some talker! His mouth is open in every photo!!!Love,
Icky
Guest 05-Jun-2004 10:14
GREAT SHOTS HERE FOR THE BEGINING OF THE MONTH OF JUNE.....LOVELY...AND WISH I WAS THERE TO WALK THRU THE LUPINE AND LET IT SURROUND ME WITH IT'S EVERLASTING BEAUTY....JUST TOO BAD THE BLOOMING ISN'T EVER LASTING.....JUNE IN BOOTHBAY REMINDS ME IT IS TIME FOR LUPINE, LOBSTER BOAT RACES AND WINDJAMMER DAYS...THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL REMINDERS OF THIS SEASON...BE WELL BETH AND CARRY ON :-).....MY BEST, RUTH ANN SZOSTEK
R.A. Szostek 29-Dec-2003 15:50
That problem for Brud started this past summer I believe, and hopefully he may be able to continue selling his "Brud dogs" in the future. I have read about it once or twice in the BBH Register and hope it gets resolved in his favor. I don't think there has been a final decision made yet. Be well and thank you once again for your impressive photos of the area. Best, Ruth Ann
Beth28-Dec-2003 14:43
Hi Ruth,
You may have had your last 'Brud Dog!' He told us yesterday that the town 'fathers' may not renew his lisence next summer. He may be a fixture of the past in BBH. Sad!
Beth
R.A. Szostek 28-Dec-2003 12:34
Thank you for your prompt answer on the Wedding House. Yes, it all sounds so familiar to me, and since I have not been to Kennebunkport,then that means I must have read about it in Yankee or DownEast I subscribe to both for years. I can't believe I pulled up your new shots and there was Brud!!! Lord, he IS a character, and nice man to talk to, and it is good to see him looking so well. On my return to BBH every summer,seeing Brud at his cart across from the library gives me the feeling that all is well with the world, and I have arrived "home". My own children since they were young,and now my grandkids MUST have a "Brud dog" every time we go into town during the day, whether we are going to eat somewhere else or not..we get the dogs first..grin. P.S. He plays the spoons at the Band concerts on the library lawn on Thursday nights in the summer, and at other functions :-) Thanks for the memories Beth...it makes my time here, when I can't be up on OP, easier to endure!
Beth27-Dec-2003 21:05
I looked it up and it IS in Kennebunkport. This is what the placque on the side of the house says about it, "In 1825 the shipbuilder George Washington Bourne (1801-1856) brought his bride, Jane, to this new brick Federal-style home. Inspired by Milan's Gothic Cathedral, Bourne started the house decorations in 1852, using only hand tools. He completed the work shortly before his death. By century's close, the name "Wedding Cake House" was widely applied. The house was completely refurbished in 1983-1984 by Mary and Anne Burnett, first owners not of the family."
Beth27-Dec-2003 19:44
The Wedding Cake House is in either Kennebunkport or Kennebunk, Maine. Can't remember which. It's been written about in Yankee and Downeast Magazines numerous times, so if you haven't driven by, perhaps you've seen articles about it in print. Glad you're enjoying the photos! I'm having fun taking them!
BEth
R.A. Szostek 27-Dec-2003 18:17
Beth, your winter and Holiday shots are wonderful to see. I especially loved the colored lights in the window of a shot in the Portland series. It is fun to see Miss Piggy in her winter getups as she is always enjoying sun and warmer temps the times of the year I come up. The Wedding Cake House looks familiar to me, I have either seen it or read about it somewhere, can you refresh my memory on it's location? Thanks again for your interesting and beautiful photos. It is difficult to pick favorites, for sure.
R.A. Szostek 07-Dec-2003 17:20
Hi Beth...I am still enjoying all the photos you add as time passes, loved the Fascination of the Ocean photos taken at Pemaquid...that is one of my favorite spots for seeing what power the ocean can churn up and your shots during that blow were fantastic. I hope you will put on your shots of the current storm we along the Eastern Seaboard are experiencing..I know they will be wonderful. I was glad to see you have put the neon orange scarf on Scout..you can't be too careful with hunters out and about these days. Keep up the great work. R.A. Szostek ps..wouldn't it be nice if someone towel dried us humans when we come in from the snow...grin.
Guest 15-Nov-2003 13:21
A great set of images you have here Beth. I really like the 'starfish window'. The lighting is just perfect. Cheers - Tracy!
R.A.Szostek 24-Oct-2003 16:03
The new additions from Wiscassett on to Massachusetts are just great Beth...really lovely shots. Keep them coming :-) Be well. Ruth Ann
Michaele 08-Sep-2003 02:28
Beth, thanks for the photos. I am really enjoying them. Makes me feel as though I was just there yesterday. Michaele
Israel 24-Aug-2003 15:35
You recently took pictures of my girl friend (Pool Girl) and I, I just wanted to say that the picture came out GREAT and if possible could I get copies of all the pictures of us for our scrap book? Great job!
Dana 13-Jun-2003 19:27
What fantastic images !
Talented eye- Great job...
Guest 01-Mar-2003 00:14
Wonderful images, as usual Beth. Recognized your name from the Oly SLR forum at DPR.
Keep up the good work!
David M
Beth09-Jan-2003 00:32
Actually it was MOTHER Christmas who brought this treasure, Francois! I picked up a used 1D from someone upgrading to the 1Ds. There ARE advantages to waiting and being willing to pick up the crumbs from those who must be on TOP of the tech curve every 6-12 months! This is quite a camera and I think it will keep me happy for quite some time!

Beth
Francis Toussaint08-Jan-2003 22:29
I see father Christmas brought you a wonderful new toy.
Congratulations and best wishes for this new year

francis
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