Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography
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October Photo of the Day 10.23.21
Yesterday was a travel day – from the moderate coastal weather of Mount Desert Island to the cooler inland hills of Vermont. My first frosty fall morning with sub-freezing temperatures!
October Photo of the Day 10.21.21
A tour boat cruises by Otter Point while a couple of people silhouetted against the sky observe from Otter Cliffs.
October Photo of the Day 10.19.21
The pine trees in the foreground were catching the sunlight and creating a nice frame for the colorful hillside beyond – on the North Bubble’s Trail.
October Photo of the Day 10.18.21
One of the most distinguishing features of my season at Acadia National Park this year was the abundance and variety of mushrooms growing along the trails. Love the color contrast between this tan mushroom and the Polytrichum commune – Common Hairmoss.
October Photo of the Day 10.17.21
Walking along the Otter Cliffs area one day in early October, I was struck by the interesting cloud patterns in the sky and the morning glitter of the sun on the water.
October Photo of the Day 10.16.21
The leaves on this Moosewood Maple tree were just beginning to change to the pale yellow fall color that distinguishes this plant in the forest. The way the leaves reflect the filtered light in these deeply shaded forests always amazes me.
Across the rocky higher elevations, the black huckleberry shrubs are in full bloom as well. The leaf color ranges from deep burgundy to bright red-orange. Lining the trail up the south ridge of Cadillac Mountain, they create a stunning display against the evergreen needles of pitch pine and juniper….
October Photo of the Day 10.15.21
When we seek out vivid displays of fall color, we are usually looking for and admiring the leaves on the trees that blanket the hillsides and valleys. I went forth yesterday with my macro/portrait 105mm lens instead of my wide-angle zoom lens. Using that lens forces me to see things differently and capture shots with a more artistic flair.
October Photo of the Day 10.14.21
My season here in Acadia is fast coming to a close. Oh how I’ll miss the sunrises and sunsets across the ocean and sky, the dramatic coastline, the deeply shaded forests and the rocky, exposed summits of this beautiful island! 🙂
October Photo of the Day 10.13.21
My favorite place to view fall color in Acadia is the summit of Connor’s Nubble. Shhhhhh……don’t tell anyone! It is a little out of the way for most people and, therefore, a nice spot for some solitude! I was all alone for at least 30 minutes. As I was sitting on a rock enjoying the view, I heard the unmistakable call of a loon echoing up from the surface of Eagle Lake. Love that sound!
After coming down from Connor’s Nubble, I hiked the North Bubble Trail and the Jordan Pond Carry Path back to my car. Another less travelled trail – but with absolutely stunning views. A nice 6.75 mile hike on a perfect fall day.
October Photo of the Day 10.12.21
I managed to get down to the coast tonight just in time for an amazing sunset! I had this little piece of the coast all to myself. Pure heaven!
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 