sharing my thoughts through words and images
A sunny day always brightens the spirit and brings forth an inner vitality often suppressed by extended gloomy, overcast sky’s. We have certainly had our share of inclement weather over the past couple of weeks! The cloud cover increased somewhat this evening, however, the… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 16”
Today was cold and rainy with temperatures that just chill you to the bone. I had a long, long day of work and training sessions. For my photo today, I chose to once again review some of my photographs from last year – as… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 14”
May flowers tease me With their brilliant display, I hunger for more. —- Lynn Thomas Amber Strolling through the campground late this afternoon, I came upon this rhododendron blooming in the amphitheater along the woods edge. What a surprise! Guessing this is a Korean Rhododendron… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 12”
Since I still do not have water available at my campsite for the season, I was forced to fill a 6-gallon water container several times after work today and fill by hand. After completing this task, it was going on 7:15 pm and I… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 9”
I could see this magnolia blooming from Route 3 as I drove by Asticou Gardens today. It beckoned me to come closer and I just had to stop in and visit with it. I have a Star Magnolia in my garden at home,… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 8”
The weather was ideal today for an early morning hike up Pemetic Mountain. The route I take is best done in May and June before the park shuttle bus starts to run. I park at the Bubble Pond Parking Lot (which is closed once… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 7”
Finally, I was able to get in a 4-mile hike after work today and meandered along part of the Ocean Path just before sunset. Pools of water were evident along the rocky cliffs and provided for some nice reflections. The clouds were interesting as… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 5”
Little Hunter’s Beach stream After work today, I walked down to Little Hunter’s Beach – a lesser known spot in Acadia that is a classic example of a Maine coast cobblestone beach. This secluded cove is a welcome respite from the main attractions here… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 6”
Okay – so I said one photo – one day – but I did not specify that it had to be a photo I took that day, right?! I just could not get out and shoot today due to a later work shift. I’ve… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 4”
Today was just too miserable to go out and shoot after work so I’m grabbing a photo from last spring. Although the pink lady slippers bloom later on in the month, I wanted to post this photo to show what I have to look… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 3”