by Susan | Jun 28, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I’ve passed this nest many times over the last few months and finally spied an Osprey perched there today. Given the gray overcast day, the photo isn’t as spectacular as that of last year’s nesting pair, but the sighting made my day nonetheless....
by Susan | Jun 23, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I so enjoy this solitary pine standing tall over the blueberry barrens. This morning, while the sun was still low, the sky looked so bold and so close. Other solitary tree posts: 16 January 2016: Sunrise Over a Solitary Tree 29 October 2015: Solitary Tree Through the...
by Susan | Jun 22, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Lupines at 5:30 am. Although they’re fading, they’re still beautiful. I can’t get enough of them and they’ll be spent for the season in a manner of days.
by Susan | Jun 21, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
This is one of my favorite views heading east on US Route 1. There’s something about that road rambling through the barrens and over the hill going to who knows where. Although, if I knew where it led, I might not find the vista so appealing. Save
by Susan | Jun 19, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Paul is bit of a train enthusiast so for Father’s Day Hannah and I took him for a ride on the Downeast Scenic Railroad. Yup, we played tourist in our own backyard. The 90 minute excursion likely covered all of five miles and the scenery was mostly downtown...
by Susan | Jun 15, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
The tide was high and the waters still as I headed into work this morning. It was so pretty out that I made quick a detour down to one of my favorite spots along the Pleasant River. I could have spent all morning admiring the view and listening to the songbirds. I...
by Susan | Jun 13, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Today I was fortunate enough to discover a stand of Lupines edging a field with the river as the backdrop. I want a field of these in my front yard! Save Save Save
by Susan | Jun 11, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah offered to be my chauffeur when I wanted to photograph lupines. Her ulterior motive was to rack up more driving hours so she can finally apply for her driver’s license. I may have waited a bit too long to capture the lupine this year – they’re...
by Susan | Jun 8, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I’m not sure if this front over the blueberry barrens this morning was moving in or moving out, but the expansive barren in bloom with bees a buzzing was a beautiful sight! It was a magnificent morning after a night of torrential rain and thunder boomers.
by Susan | May 25, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I found a flock of Canada Geese loitering on the riverbank at the end of our road. I parked and scooted across the road to snap some pictures. They didn’t appreciate my presence and the adults promptly led the goslings to the river’s edge. The sound of...
by Susan | May 23, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Not the best of photos (I need a bigger lens!), but I was thrilled to see one of these herons come in wings spread wide for a sweeping landing in the marsh. I’ve never spotted more than one heron at a time. Perhaps they’re a mating pair? On my return trip,...
by Susan | Mar 30, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Passing by the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield yesterday, I spied this majestic bald eagle perched in a tree surveying the river. Big fat snowflakes fell against a gray sky as I snapped these pictures from the comfort of my car. Why is it that I never have my camera...
by Susan | Mar 29, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
What should have been a quick stop at the Post Office on this drizzly morning turned into a bit of a distraction. Perched in a tree outside the door was this flock (or museum) of beautiful Cedar Waxwings feasting away on berries, looking like little bandits with their...
by Susan | Mar 18, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I pulled off the road the other day to admire this pair of Golden-eye ducks meandering along. Before I could manage a decent photo, my presence startled them and they took off in flight, leaving me feeling a little sad that I’d disturbed their...
by Susan | Feb 28, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
In Maine, sweatshirt weather in February calls for a celebration. This morning found both Hannah and I dragging. It was 2:30 a.m. before I made it to bed following the high school state championship basketball game last night. (They won!) It was so beautiful outside...
by Susan | Feb 21, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Jasper Beach, a half-mile of natural rock beach, is where we found ourselves on this mild, overcast February day. More like spring than winter, I felt the lure of the outdoors, but was thought most of the trails would be mucky as we’re having a sneak peek of mud...
by Susan | Jan 18, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
An eye-catching sunrise over my solitary tree this morning. Other solitary tree posts: 29 October 2015: Solitary Tree Through the Fog 13 May 2015: Blackened Barrens 24 February 2015: A Solitary Tree 7 February 2014: Winter Barrens
by Susan | Jan 13, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Did you know there’s such a thing as a Snow Day Calculator online that predicts the chance of school being cancelled? With snow in the forecast, the kids were checking this every hour yesterday hoping and praying for a snow day today. I admit that I was kind of...
by Susan | Nov 24, 2015 | Out and About in Maine
My pictures do not do justice to tonight’s moonrise over the Narrauagus River. Just shy of full, the moon was beautiful.
by Susan | Nov 19, 2015 | Out and About in Maine
Yesterday dawned clear, the promise of a crisp, beautiful day. I left the house extra early so I had time to swing by the river in Columbia Falls. It was a picture perfect morning. A beautiful place to watch the sun take hold. Sunrise on the Pleasant River A bench...
