This photo was taken on a 2011 trip along the coast of Maine. It was taken outside of Stonington, Maine on Deer Isle off the Blue Hill Peninsula. I thought this scene symbolized Maine so well. In fact it almost looks staged! Does anyone know anything about this location? Is it a local icon for photographers and/or a staged set-up? Just curious. . . Maine is so lovely and filled with so many picturesque scenes!
I have never posted anything in this forum before even though I live in Pennsylvania but I do check in occasionally. I did also post this in the Man & Nature gallery.
Your image is very typical of coastal Maine and I can almost smell low tide looking at it. I don't think that this is "staged" as the cost of Maine is loaded with places like this as it is the nature of the coast and how people make a living from the sea.
I don't recognize this specific image as iconic but I would certainly believe this was maine if you did not tell us it was.
Carolyn, I only know one thing for certain about this phenomenal image. I wish I were there right now. It's heading for 100 degrees in the Hudson Valley today.
I wouldn't actually call it iconic as most Mainers tend to use cedar shakes on buildings and let nature weather them. But it sure is reflective of what you would see on a trip down the coast. If you ever get back to Stonington, catch the daily boat to Isle le Haut. This is a settled island but obviously way off the beaten track. Most of it actually is a part of Acadia National Park. It's probably the least visited part of the park. Another interesting day trip by boat is to Monhegan Island. One of my favorite places and exceptional birding during migration. Both of these islands give a real feel to what life on the Maine coast was many years ago. And if you're really into island visitation, try to talk a lobsterman into taking you out to Matinicus Island as I'm not sure if there is a regularly scheduled mail boat. That's really remote for a populated island.
Matinicus has Maine State Ferry service about once a week in the summer months
( http://www.maine.gov/mdot/msfs/matinicus.htm ) and about once per month in the depths of winter. There are a couple of houses for rent out there although they are quite expensive. There are a couple of private boats that make regular trips to Matinicus as well ( http://www.matinicusisland.com/howtoget.htm ). Matinicus Rock which is further to sea can be reached by one of the private boats that go to Matinicus harbor. Matinicus rock is run by Maine Audobon and is home to one of the Puffin project islands ( http://www.projectpuffin.org/MatinicusRock.html ) one of the southern most nesting areas for the Atlantic Puffin (along with Seal Island and Egg Rock).
Maine Audubon has two web cams on seal Island:
The loafing ledge: http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/puffin-loafing-ledge-cam
the Puffin Burrow: http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/puffin-burrow-cam
Thanks for the update, Jim. I moved from Maine in '91 so am a bit dated. Glad to know of the web cams. When I was at UMaine, I had a fraternity brother from Matinicus. Being a Jersey boy, I was quite amazed at what it was like to live there. Headed back next week to visit kids and grandkids in ME and MA.
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6 repliesI have never posted anything in this forum before even though I live in Pennsylvania but I do check in occasionally.
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Your image is very typical of coastal Maine and I can almost smell low tide looking at it. I don't think that this is "staged" as the cost of Maine is loaded with places like this as it is the nature of the coast and how people make a living from the sea.
I don't recognize this specific image as iconic but I would certainly believe this was maine if you did not tell us it was.
Jim
Great picture. I wish I was sitting on the dock with my cup of coffee & camera. Thanks for sharing.
Rich
Matinicus has Maine State Ferry service about once a week in the summer months
( http://www.maine.gov/mdot/msfs/matinicus.htm ) and about once per month in the depths of winter. There are a couple of houses for rent out there although they are quite expensive. There are a couple of private boats that make regular trips to Matinicus as well ( http://www.matinicusisland.com/howtoget.htm ). Matinicus Rock which is further to sea can be reached by one of the private boats that go to Matinicus harbor. Matinicus rock is run by Maine Audobon and is home to one of the Puffin project islands ( http://www.projectpuffin.org/MatinicusRock.html ) one of the southern most nesting areas for the Atlantic Puffin (along with Seal Island and Egg Rock).
Maine Audubon has two web cams on seal Island:
The loafing ledge: http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/puffin-loafing-ledge-cam
the Puffin Burrow: http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/puffin-burrow-cam
Enjoy!