As fall progresses in Maine, the foliage slowly retreats into the forest like the embers of a fading fire. With the loss of the forest canopy, the sun sets these patches ablaze.
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Traveling the Maine Byways
Maine is certainly home to some spectacular vistas from the Appalachian mountains to the Gulf of Maine. But it is the small places that populate the State that holds Maine’s real charm. Getting off those large numbered roads gives passing glances into a myriad of landscapes. Those small, unknown byways always lead somewhere.
Early Fall Foliage
Early fall is one of my favorite times in Maine. Apple season is just starting and late tomatoes are still being harvested. But the real magic is in the forests. While the deep ambers and reds of late fall are spectacular, the electric yellows and gold against the remaining green is just so vibrant, so full of life.
A note about my photography. I come from a documentary background that photographs without cropping, creating the final image in the camera. The photographs here represent what the camera saw. Except from some simple work on image contrast, nothing was added or changed digitally later. Click on the images for a larger view.
Fall in Maine
This is a dynamic time of year in Maine. The foliage just ignites against the deep blue skies. Click on the image to see it a little bigger.
Schoodic Peninsula
Acadia National Park is a magical place. It is also a very popular destination. Schoodic Peninsula is a small section of the park that is off the beaten track. It is a hour or so by car from the main park, a drive that takes you through a series of small Maine villages that have not had the commercial development of places like Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. This view across West Pond shows Mt. Desert Island (pronounced like the verb to desert, rather than the noun desert) in the distance—click on the image to enlarge it. A one-way loop road takes you to Schoodic Point and the Gulf of Maine.
