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Summer in Maine
This summer, we drove up from D.C. to Maine for an August vacation. Maine is wonderful in the summertime. The weather was pleasant and the scenery was amazing. While we spent most of our time in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the surrounding area, we made stops in Portland, both on our way up from D.C. and on our way back. Portland Head Light (above) was especially scenic. Most of the scenery we got to enjoy was in Acadia. Here's a sunrise from the top of Cadillac Mountain: On my first visit to the top of Cadillac Mountain, I encountered thick fog and couldn't see anything. That was quite disappointing, so I was relieved on my second try to get this beautiful sunrise. There's nothing worse than getting up at 4:00 AM to take a sunrise photo and encountering thick fog. (Don't most people sleep-in when on vacation?) Fortunately, sunset photos don't require waking up so early. Here are a couple of photos from Otter Point:
In this case, shooting the sunset meant skipping dinner with everyone else. Unfortunately, the best times for shooting landscapes happen to be the most inconvenient. Here's another sunset, but this time at Bass Harbor Head Light: Maine is well known for its lighthouses. The following is one more of Portland Head Light:
This trip in August was my first attempt at shooting landscapes in Maine. I think it was quite a success. We all had a lot of fun too. I'll definitely have to go back! Some photos from last summer
Fall is here and I'm a bit behind on blog posts and such. I'll try to catch up. In the meantime, here are a couple of photos from Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens here in Washington, D.C. It's a lovely place in the summertime and I try to visit at least once each year. This time, I got a nice photo of a blue dasher (dragonfly above) posed on a pink lotus and a "Blue Lotus of the Nile" (below). Enjoy!
Celebrating Independence Day in the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C.This year, I celebrated Independence Day with friends and family in the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. We were treated with a beautiful sunset and gorgeous weather. I brought my camera and took this lovely photo of the sun setting behind the Arlington, Virginia, skyline and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. I took some photos of the fireworks as well. Unfortunately, the wind blew the smoke from the fireworks towards me, inhibiting my view of the fireworks. Oh well, I had a lovely time with everyone I was with and I especially enjoyed the gorgeous sunset.
Springtime at Doyles River
If you ever have a chance to visit, the river and the falls are beautiful, but the hike is steep! Springtime ducklings
Springtime in Washington, D.C., brings adorable ducklings to the National Mall. Here is my latest attempt to capture the pure cuteness of ducklings. I hope the eye-level view adds some good perspective. Enjoy!
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