We imagine the end of the day along the coast having the fiery reds of a sunset. But water, whether liquid or vapor, is a conjuror of color. When the sun is blocked at the horizon, color transmutes into something magical. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Where the Land meets the Sea, part 3
For all of Maine’s lengthy coastline, what is rare is sand. Seawall Beach comes between the salt march of Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area and the Atlantic Ocean. Many threatened seabirds need the dunes behind these beaches to reproduce, which makes these areas along the coast extremely important. However, what are not rare on the Maine coast are mist and fog. Click on the image for a larger view.
Where the Land meets the Sea, part 2
Maine’s coastline is a contorted into bays, peninsulas, coves, and islands. Bailey Island is the terminal point along a string of inhabitable islands jutting out into the Gulf of Maine. Many small uninhabitable islands dot the coast as well, like these rocks on the other side of Jaquish Gut—a small waterway between Bailey Island and Jaquish Island. Click on the image for a larger view.
Where the Land meets the Sea, part 1
Maine is famous for its coastline. Millions of people flock to places like Acadia National Park to enjoy its beauty. But the land and the sea can have very contrasting natures. While a perfect day in June can have warm sunny weather with a soft breeze, swells from an unseen storm out at sea can lash the coast. Click on the image for a larger view.
Spring Marsh Floods
Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area is home to a system of marshes. The marshes above the main salt marsh are prone to flooding from the spring rains. What appears during most of the year as grasslands become large shallow lakes. Click on the image for a larger view.
A Door in Belfast
Belfast, Maine is one of those places that people drive past as they head north or south on Route 1 along the coast. But Belfast is a great little town with wonderful historic architecture and a vibrant downtown. It is an eclectic mix of a traditional New England town and a bohemian enclave. Well worth a visit. Click on the image for a larger view.
Spring at a Salt Marsh
In May, the grass covering a salt marsh is still brown and matted. But the foam bubbling up along the edges of the channels indicates a stirring of life. Click on the image for a larger view.
The Islands of Maine
Maine is famous for its coast. Just south of Brunswick is a series of islands—Sebascodegan Island, Orrs Island, and Bailey Island—that take you out into the Gulf of Maine at the edge of Casco Bay. Fishing communities can be found around Orrs Island and Bailey Island, surrounded by the vacation homes. With the winter lingering into April, these islands feel deserted. Click on the image for a larger view.
Storm Surge at Pemaquid Point
In March 2013, a storm surge was reaching land at Pemaquid Point in Maine. The storm was well out to sea. The skies were clear and periodic swells rushed into the cove just below the lighthouse. Click on the image for a larger view.
