Sweet fruit

I took this photo of a pear tree along the Narragaugus River in Cherryfield Maine, which is the Blueberry Capital of the World. Now, that's a whole lotta fruity talk.

Rock face at low tide

My husband added a couple rocks to make this rock face. You can see it in the lower center of the photograph. Taken at low tide on Pigeon Hill Bay from Bar Island, Milbridge, Maine.

Antique Shop in Maine

I found this cool antique shop in the town of Cherryfield, which bills itself as "the blueberry capital of the world". Needless to say, I had to buy some of the luscious little berries. And life was good.

Weekly dose of George

I'm thinking of changing the name of this blog to A Picture a Week. Or A Picture Whenever. But hey, it's summertime, and perhaps I will be more attentive at posting here when the fall begins.
Here's everyone's favorite pup, vacationing in Maine. It's where he was born, you know. And we can tell that he loves it here.

Morning on the water

Early morning view of Acadia National Park from our rental cottage in Gouldsboro, Maine. If I remember correctly, the mountains from left to right are Sargent Mountain, then Dorr, then Cadillac at the highest. The Porcupine Islands are in the forefront. There's nowhere else on the east coast of the US where you have mountains at the sea.

When you were young and your heart was an open book

I heard that tune this week on an oldies station here in Maine. I've always liked the first line of that song (can you name it?) Taken from the top of Champlain Mountain earlier this week. It feels good to be here.
Processed using Florabella's Vintage Summer II action.

At the summit

Beginning the descent down Champlain Mountain, Acadia National Park, along the Beachcroft Trail. That's Bar Harbor in the distance at the edge of the island. Beautiful weather today!

Springtime in Maine

Is it wrong of me to have the phone turned off and to pretend my real life doesn't exist? For just a few days, that's all I want to do.
It's spring in Maine and the weather is a welcome relief from the heat back home in Maryland. These little wild blueberry blossoms were found at the top of Great Head, along the Great Head Trail in Acadia National Park. More later on the Chronicles blog.

A rose by any other name

These wild beach roses are growing all around the home we are renting this week in coastal Maine. There are white roses all around the house and pink ones as well as a profusion of lupine along the path down to the beach. The air is sweet with perfume and life is good.
God, I love it here.

Stonington, Maine: View from Church Street

Needing a moment to chill out for a bit, I found myself perusing photos of last year's summer vacation to Deer Isle, Maine. I opened this one in Photoshop because I wanted to play around with another watermark I've done. I can't seem to find the one to suit me perfectly, but it's fun making the attempt.
The big island you see in the background is Isle Au Haut, where writer Linda Greenlaw resides. You may remember her as the swordfishing captain of the Hannah Bowden, the sister ship of the Andrea Gail, featured in Sebastian Junger's novel "The Perfect Storm". Ms. Greenlaw is the author of "The Hungry Ocean" and "The Lobster Chronicles", among other works. Some day, I would like to stay at her inn on Isle au Haut.

Sandy beach

Beach along Sand Beach Road outside of Stonington, Maine. Hoping we can go back there this summer. Florabella's Vintage Summer seemed appropriate for this one.

Jordan Pond and The Bubbles

Taken at the South end of Jordan Pond, facing The Bubbles, two hills that sort of look like . . . well, I don't even think I need to say. Is it just me?

Jordan Pond Gatehouse

Taken from the car window at Acadia National Park in Maine, this is the Gatehouse at Jordan Pond. I was surprised to see the car parked in front of the garage and hear it's now a private residence. You can read more [here] about the carriage roads in Acadia National Park.

The Calypso

Taken on a beautiful morning off the Sand Beach outside of Stonington, Maine on Deer Isle. What bliss!

Water's edge

This was taken on the beach as the tide was heading out. I used my gorillapod and set it in the very low tide. I was just fooling around. SOOC shot.

Sea Urchin Shell

I'm vacationing for a week in a cottage on the coast of Maine. Sorry I haven't updated, nor will I be able to this week. The rental was supposed to have internet access, but it turns out that was false. No worries, though! It's gorgeous here.

This is a sea urchin, or what's left of it. There are hundreds of these along the beach and in the rocks. Some still have their prickly coverings, too. I'll try to update when I can but if I am unable, I'll be back Sunday!

View from top of Pemetic Mountain, Maine

No, I'm not in Maine. Just wishing I was, that's all. Found this while going through my photo files from our last visit in 2007. My husband and I hiked up one of the most difficult trails I've ever been on, to the top of the Pemetic Mountain at Acadia National Park. What a wonderful view! I think this is Echo Lake we can see. I think my feet still hurt from that hike, too.