Category: Photography

Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 2

I worked all day today, so after dinner I raced down to the coast to see if could capture my shot of the day before the sun set and the rain started.  The interesting thing about a photo challenge is that there can be… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 2”

Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 1

I decided to start off my second season here at Acadia National Park with another photo challenge for myself.  One Photo – One Day for the month of May.  I thought it would be fun to continue this for the summer and see the… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 1”

Fall in Acadia

The call of the loon Climbs through the rainbow valley Finding me trail side. With my time at Acadia National Park ending shortly, my time off is now filled with a sense of urgency.  It’s the same feeling one experiences on that last day… Continue Reading “Fall in Acadia”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 30

The final day has arrived!  My 30 day photographic journey has come to an end and it has been a great experiment and an enlightening learning experience.  I was hoping that today’s photo would be the best of the best but, of course, we… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 30”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 29

The carriage road around Witch Hole Pond is a nice 3+ mile loop that I enjoy walking in the early evening.  I headed out with both my Nikon camera and my Canon since I was unsure what to expect.  I wanted all my options. … Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 29”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 28

Another dreary day on Mount Desert Island but I made the most of it before work.  I decided to dust off my Canon camera with the 55-250 lens so I could get some different shots today along the coast.  I did not have time… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 28”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 27

My day has been full with work obligations so I have decided to choose a photograph from another day during my 30 day experiment – so not totally out of line!   I am particularly fond of photographing plants since that was my focus for… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 27”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 26

Last night we had some torrential rain and windy gusts.  It kept me awake until close to morning.  I knew I would have to get out early for a photo shoot today or not at all.  Luckily, the rain had subsided by morning.  I… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 26”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 25

I’ve been reading an interesting book titled “Living on the Edge – a guide to tide pool animals, seaweeds, and seaside plants.”  The book was written by Ruth Gortner Grierson, who writes a nature column for a local newspaper, and Thomas Vining, who was… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 25”

30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 24

I have had the privilege of witnessing 3 full moons rise over the Atlantic off the coast of Mount Desert Island this summer.  They have all been spectacular and humbling.  The Harvest Moon tonight topped them all.  I made it down to the spot… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 24”