sharing my thoughts through words and images
It’s been a long day. My work day started at 7:00 am and it was the busiest morning of the entire summer in the campground. That’s not what I would have predicted. On top of that, I had chosen to spend part of my… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 15”
It’s been awhile since I strolled around one of my favorite gardens here on Mount Desert Island – Thuya Gardens. I drove over there after work today and parked off Route 3 and hiked up the Asticou Terrace access to the garden. There were… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 14”
There is a “social” path that leads off of the Quarry Trail in Acadia. I noticed it a few weeks ago but never ventured down that elusive trail. I suspect it has its origin in the village of Otter Creek, intersects the Quarry Trail… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 13”
When I visited the library in Bar Harbor yesterday, I noticed a book on one of the display tables called “Living on the Edge.” It’s not what you might think given that title! The book is a guide to life along the seacoast environment… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 12”
Torrential rain fell upon Mount Desert Island today. I hunkered down inside my trailer for much of the day and thought about how I would manage to get a photo opportunity. I cleaned, read and eventually took the shuttle into Bar Harbor to the… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 11”
I needed to plan an extended hike today. After five days of working, and no extended hike last week, I was long overdue. I decided to hike to the top of one of my favorite peaks in the park – Pemetic Mountain via a… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 10”
Sunday’s are my Friday’s, if you get my meaning. I usually have a much reduced energy level after five days of work. I also needed to make a trip to the grocery store to replenish supplies. So, in thinking about where I would go… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 9”
I heard about the Bar Harbor Inn Arts Festival happening in town today, and decided to jump on the shuttle after work to go and check it out. I slung my camera over my shoulder to see if I could get some inspiration for… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 8”
After work today, I headed to one of my favorite spots on the island. Strolling along the paths and carriage roads around Little Long Pond during the early evening is both meditative and rejuvenating. It is an activity I engage in at least once… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 7”
After getting up early yesterday for those amazing sunrise photos, and then working the late shift, I was not able to lift myself out of bed early this morning! Since I had to work at noon, I only had a short window of time… Continue Reading “30 Days and 30 Photos – Day 6”