Nature Notes

November 22, 2008

Photographing some Midscapes

Filed under: Algonquin, Flowers, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Some details from Maine

Some details from Maine

They are somewhere between the grand landscape vistas of the Grand Canyon, and the tiny macros showing the pollen grains of a flower. I call them midscapes, small scenes showing some of the interesting things that are all around us.

As is often the case with photography, they are done by deciding what best to leave out rather than include.

The images below were taken in Algonquin.

Algonquin Forest Floor, Ontario Algonquin Forest Floor, Ontario Algonquin Forest Floor, Ontario

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October 21, 2008

The world’s largest globe, Maine

Filed under: Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
The world's largest globe, Maine

The world's Largest Globe

Located at the Delorme Map Company outlet in Maine is the world’s largest globe called Eartha. It rotates and is 41.5 feet in diameter. You can view and photograph it on three levels. Just off I-95 near Freeport, and well worth a visit.
The world's largest globe, Maine

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October 20, 2008

Belted Galloway, Maine

Filed under: Animals, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Belted Galloway, Maine

Belted Galloway, Maine

Belted Galloway are a rare breed of cattle originally from Scotland. This group looked especially good in the autumn background of Maine.

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October 19, 2008

The Fishing Hut, Mackerel Cove, Maine

Filed under: Landscape, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
The Fishing Hut, Maine

The Fishing Hut, Maine

This fishing hut is in Mackerel Cove, Maine. I love the weathered wood, with the colorful floats and other details.

The Fishing Hut, Maine
The Fishing Hut, Maine
The Fishing Hut, Maine

The Fishing Hut, Maine

The Fishing Hut, Maine

The Fishing Hut, Maine

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October 18, 2008

Harbor Details, Maine

Filed under: Maine, Scenic — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Harbor Rope, Maine

Harbor Rope, Maine

If you find a working harbor, you can usually find some interesting elements to photograph. In Maine, this can include lobster pots as well as rope and floats.

How can you tell if it is a working harbor? It doesn’t have a Starbucks Coffee.

Lobster traps, Maine

Lobster traps, Maine

Harbor Floats, Maine

Harbor Floats, Maine

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October 17, 2008

Golden Ferns, Maine

Filed under: Flowers, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Golden Ferns, Maine

Golden Ferns, Maine

In the fall. there are great sweeps of golden ferns, in coastal Maine woodlands. I think this is Ostrich fern, Dryopteridaceae matteuccia. If anyone can confirm or correct, please do.

Golden Ferns, Maine

Golden Ferns, Maine

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October 16, 2008

Cape Neddick (Nubble) Light, Maine

Filed under: Lighthouse, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

The Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as the Nubble Light was built in York Harbor, Maine and came into use in 1879.

It is is accessed and receives a high number of annual visitors.

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

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October 15, 2008

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Filed under: Lighthouse, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine is probably North America’s most photographed lighthouse. Located at Cape Elizabeth, construction was begun in 1787 at George Washington’s directive and completed in 1791.

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

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October 14, 2008

Bass Harbor Head Light, Maine

Filed under: Lighthouse, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 8:10 am
Bass Harbor Head Light, Maine

Bass Harbor Head Light, Maine

Bass Harbor lies just outside of Acadia National Park in Maine and at the head of the harbor lies a lovely lighthouse. It was built in 1858 and automated in 1974. There is a short trail from the parking lot which leads to the rocks below the light, and a much photographed view of the lighthouse.

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October 13, 2008

Bubble Rock, Acadia N.P., Maine

Filed under: Landscape, Maine — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Bubble Rock, Acadia N.P., Maine

Bubble Rock, Acadia N.P., Maine

From Jordon Pond in Acadia N.P., one of the distinctive features are the Bubble Rocks. The trails to the top allow you to access a panoramic view of the park.

Bubble Rock, Acadia N.P., Maine
Bubble Rock, Acadia N.P., Maine

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