Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography
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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!
October Photo of the Day 10.11.21
Waves meet rocks….I can’t ever get enough of sitting and watching the tide roll in – creating dramatic splashes against the rocks!
October Photo of the Day 10.10.21
Little Hunter’s Beach is a lesser known spot on the park loop road and an easy 1.5 mile walk for me from my summer home. I love to visit here in the early morning or early evening. The best part of hanging out on the cobblestone beach is listening to the sound of the rolling stones as the water recedes during the ebb and flow of the incoming tide.
As I sat there drinking my coffee, the water started creeping closer and closer to my rock perch. Eventually, it began to creep over the rock in front of me. I loved the way the foam curled over this protruding rock! 🙂
At one point, I thought my sneakers were going to get drenched so I hopped up a tad too quickly. Walking on these small cobblestones is tricky as they are very unstable under the feet. As I started to rise from my crouching position, the stones shifted under me and I tumbled very ungracefully sideways. Much to my chagrin, it was entertainment for the couple sitting further down the beach – who caught my fall!
October Photo of the Day 10.9.21
Riding the Witch Hole Pond carriage road loop in search of some inspiring photographs, I was disappointed in my efforts. I simply was not finding anything that really caught my eye and the quality of my photographs reflected my utter failure to get that one good shot. As I was loading my bike onto the car feeling totally unproductive, I glanced over at the marshy meadow along the road – and there it was. My photograph of the day. The light was hitting the meadow at just the right angle and the beaver dam was a perfect addition to the picture.
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