Fall Sunrise on the River

Spent a few hours last weekend over in Newton on the Charles River at sunrise. There are plenty of trails that run along the water through the woods. Some great color at this time of year.

 

Pemaquid Point

Too many pics from Maine! Here's one of the last groups of shots from the trip - Pemaquid Point. About an hour and fifteen north from Portland, we decided to skip Boothbay Harbor (where we usually spend a day) and check out somewhere new.

Just at the end of one of Maine's long coastal points sits this lighthouse. All around it, the rock goes on for hundreds of feet down to the water's edge. People are climbing everywhere, so I had to wait some time ot get some of the reflection shots. Other times, I just had to work with them in the frame.

After visiting, I realized this location was one of the default backgrounds on my work computer and also in a Ford Explorer commercial, so if it looks familiar - you've actually probably seen it before!

Downtown Bath

The town of Bath, Maine is typically one that most people will drive straight through. The main town is one strip along the shore of the Kennebec River ending in the Bath Iron Works. It's actually a great small town to peel off the highway and check out if you're ever on the way through the area. Definitely worth a note; stop by the local coffee shop, Cafe Creme or BBQ restaurant, Beal Street Barbeque for some great food and drink.

Doubling Point

Just off the main highway of route 1 in Bath, Maine is the seldom-visited Doubling Point light house. It is only accessible through a 10 minute drive down a dirt road with few signs, so there are likely to be no other visitors if you find it. The grounds are open to the public but is owned and watched after by a private family who are very welcoming to visitors. When we arrived the owner was assembling and painting boat parts and gave us a quick tour. The walkway to the lighthouse juts out into the Kennebec River and offers great view of the Bath Iron Works and shipyards. Definitely worth the drive.

Swedish Car Day

Today was Swedish Car Day at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline. Great turnout, great weather, and (naturally) some cool cars!

Bass Harbor Light

Spent this weekend in Maine relaxing in the cool air and exploring some new places. Will be posting a few series of shots. This first one is of Bass Harbor Light near Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Only about a half hour drive from the main tourist locale of Bar Harbor, this light house is set back from the crowds and is a great place to watch the sunset. It's incredibly quiet and secluded.