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Hype for the Future 64B: Notable Islands of Maine
Preamble While novaTopFlex has already identified the notable attractions of Vinalhaven, North Haven, and Deer Isle, the following content will refer specifically to Monhegan, Matinicus Isle, Islesboro, Frenchboro, and Swans Island, as well as to the “mainland” termini of the ferry vessels. Each route shall be covered in an arrangement in which the distinct communities are referred to first. Introduction The State of Maine contains six (6) state ferries, with the most notable of ferry […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/hype-for-the-future-64b-notable-islands-of-maine/
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Hype for the Future 64B: Notable Islands of Maine
Preamble While novaTopFlex has already identified the notable attractions of Vinalhaven, North Haven, and Deer Isle, the following content will refer specifically to Monhegan, Matinicus Isle, Islesboro, Frenchboro, and Swans Island, as well as to the “mainland” termini of the ferry vessels. Each route shall be covered in an arrangement in which the distinct communities are referred to first. Introduction The State of Maine contains six (6) state ferries, with the most notable of ferry […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/hype-for-the-future-64b-notable-islands-of-maine/
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Hype for the Future 64A: Deer Isle, Maine
Overview The island of Deer Isle in the State of Maine is home to the Towns of Deer Isle in the north and Stonington in the south. The Pilgrim’s Inn is located opposite the Deer Isle Artists Association, while the Carolyn Walton Gallery is located further north. The Mountainville area is home to the Deer Isle Hostel, to the southeast of the primary town. Further south is the Town of Stonington, which contains the Pres du Port Bed and Breakfast, the Deer Isle Granite Museum, the Inn on the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/hype-for-the-future-64a-deer-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 64A: Deer Isle, Maine
Overview The island of Deer Isle in the State of Maine is home to the Towns of Deer Isle in the north and Stonington in the south. The Pilgrim’s Inn is located opposite the Deer Isle Artists Association, while the Carolyn Walton Gallery is located further north. The Mountainville area is home to the Deer Isle Hostel, to the southeast of the primary town. Further south is the Town of Stonington, which contains the Pres du Port Bed and Breakfast, the Deer Isle Granite Museum, the Inn on the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/hype-for-the-future-64a-deer-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63R: Town of Castine, Maine
Overview
The Town of Castine is home to the Maine Maritime Academy and located toward the southwestern end of Hancock County. While the permanent population of the community is under two thousand residents, Castine remains heavily influential thanks to the Maine Maritime Academy, though also, of course, thanks to the Wilson Museum and the Castine Scientific Society located nearby.
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Hype for the Future 63R: Town of Castine, Maine
Overview
The Town of Castine is home to the Maine Maritime Academy and located toward the southwestern end of Hancock County. While the permanent population of the community is under two thousand residents, Castine remains heavily influential thanks to the Maine Maritime Academy, though also, of course, thanks to the Wilson Museum and the Castine Scientific Society located nearby.
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Hype for the Future 63Q: Town of Blue Hill, Maine
Overview The Town of Blue Hill is located in Hancock County, Maine, on the mainland with relatively close proximity to Mount Desert Island to the east. Blue Hill is perhaps most notable within the State of Maine for containing the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, where the fair is always hosted around Labor Day weekend. Apart from the Blue Hill Fair, however, the Town is also notably located along Routes 15, 172, 175, 176, and 177, with the Farmhouse Inn located along Route 15 in the outlying area and […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63q-town-of-blue-hill-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63Q: Town of Blue Hill, Maine
Overview The Town of Blue Hill is located in Hancock County, Maine, on the mainland with relatively close proximity to Mount Desert Island to the east. Blue Hill is perhaps most notable within the State of Maine for containing the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, where the fair is always hosted around Labor Day weekend. Apart from the Blue Hill Fair, however, the Town is also notably located along Routes 15, 172, 175, 176, and 177, with the Farmhouse Inn located along Route 15 in the outlying area and […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63q-town-of-blue-hill-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63P: Town of Gouldsboro, Maine
Overview The Town of Gouldsboro is located in the lower coastal portion of the Down East in Hancock County, Maine. Located relatively southeast in the county along Route 186 is Elsa’s Inn and Harbor Bed and Breakfast, while the Red Barn Motel of Milbridge in Washington County along Route 1 is also located fairly nearby for motorists. Both of the aforementioned places to stay are effectively identified as tourist pipelines to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63p-town-of-gouldsboro-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63P: Town of Gouldsboro, Maine
Overview The Town of Gouldsboro is located in the lower coastal portion of the Down East in Hancock County, Maine. Located relatively southeast in the county along Route 186 is Elsa’s Inn and Harbor Bed and Breakfast, while the Red Barn Motel of Milbridge in Washington County along Route 1 is also located fairly nearby for motorists. Both of the aforementioned places to stay are effectively identified as tourist pipelines to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63p-town-of-gouldsboro-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63O: City of Ellsworth, Maine
Overview The City of Ellsworth is the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, located relatively near Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park. Ellsworth is home to the Courthouse Gallery Fine Art exhibit as well as the Black House Museum at Woodlawn, though the latter may experience seasonal closures when winterized. In the neighboring Town of Hancock to the east, the Downeast Scenic Railroad is a prominent tourist attraction in the vicinity, and particularly so for visitors […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63o-city-of-ellsworth-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63O: City of Ellsworth, Maine
Overview The City of Ellsworth is the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, located relatively near Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park. Ellsworth is home to the Courthouse Gallery Fine Art exhibit as well as the Black House Museum at Woodlawn, though the latter may experience seasonal closures when winterized. In the neighboring Town of Hancock to the east, the Downeast Scenic Railroad is a prominent tourist attraction in the vicinity, and particularly so for visitors […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63o-city-of-ellsworth-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63A: Maine South of 45° North (Washington County)
Introduction The vast majority of the population of the State of Maine continues to live south of 45° North, the dividing line between the more southerly communities associated with higher population densities and more maritime traditions and the more northerly communities associated with the interior and with frontier life and culture. Washington County The county seat of Washington County is the Town of Machias, representing the cultural atmosphere throughout the entirety of the Down […] -
Hype for the Future 63A: Maine South of 45° North (Washington County)
Introduction The vast majority of the population of the State of Maine continues to live south of 45° North, the dividing line between the more southerly communities associated with higher population densities and more maritime traditions and the more northerly communities associated with the interior and with frontier life and culture. Washington County The county seat of Washington County is the Town of Machias, representing the cultural atmosphere throughout the entirety of the Down […] -
Hype for the Future 62LPM: Town of Lincoln, Maine
Introduction The Town of Lincoln is located in Penobscot County, Maine, moderately to the north of Bangor and within relatively close proximity to Interstate 95 in the region. Lincoln is located at the crossroads of the Down East to the southeast, the Aroostook Valley to the north, the Upper Penobscot Valley for which the community is located, and the Mount Katahdin region to the northwest. Overall, however, the Town of Lincoln is a community of just under five thousand residents as of the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62lpm-town-of-lincoln-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62LPM: Town of Lincoln, Maine
Introduction The Town of Lincoln is located in Penobscot County, Maine, moderately to the north of Bangor and within relatively close proximity to Interstate 95 in the region. Lincoln is located at the crossroads of the Down East to the southeast, the Aroostook Valley to the north, the Upper Penobscot Valley for which the community is located, and the Mount Katahdin region to the northwest. Overall, however, the Town of Lincoln is a community of just under five thousand residents as of the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62lpm-town-of-lincoln-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62CWM: City of Calais, Maine
Introduction The City of Calais is the largest municipality in Washington County though the third-smallest in the entire State of Maine. Of the twenty-three cities of Maine, Calais is located along the Saint Croix River opposite the larger City of Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦. Though not a tourist destination like the Canadian counterpart, the City of Calais does continue to recognize Wabanaki heritage to a disproportionate extent, with the Wabanaki Culture Center taking […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62cwm-city-of-calais-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62CWM: City of Calais, Maine
Introduction The City of Calais is the largest municipality in Washington County though the third-smallest in the entire State of Maine. Of the twenty-three cities of Maine, Calais is located along the Saint Croix River opposite the larger City of Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦. Though not a tourist destination like the Canadian counterpart, the City of Calais does continue to recognize Wabanaki heritage to a disproportionate extent, with the Wabanaki Culture Center taking […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62cwm-city-of-calais-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62WEM: Town of Weston, Maine
Overview The Town of Weston is located at the southeastern edge of Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States of America. Though physically in the Aroostook County boundaries, the community actually shares more cultural similarities with the Down East region than with the Aroostook Valley, particularly through the influence of the Town of Danforth located immediately to the south. Along both the northbound and the southbound directions of United States Route 1, scenic turnouts exist […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62wem-town-of-weston-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62WEM: Town of Weston, Maine
Overview The Town of Weston is located at the southeastern edge of Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States of America. Though physically in the Aroostook County boundaries, the community actually shares more cultural similarities with the Down East region than with the Aroostook Valley, particularly through the influence of the Town of Danforth located immediately to the south. Along both the northbound and the southbound directions of United States Route 1, scenic turnouts exist […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62wem-town-of-weston-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62PYM: Town of Perry, Maine
Overview The Town of Perry, Maine, is located in Washington County, Maine, at the area where United States Route 1 crosses 45° North. Moose Island is located nearby, with Campobello Island of Canada 🇨🇦 further to the southeast containing the Roosevelt Cottage shared between the National Park Service and Parks Canada. At the 2020 United States Census, the Town of Perry had recorded 802 residents within town limits, and the Down East community has no central village.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62pym-town-of-perry-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62PYM: Town of Perry, Maine
Overview The Town of Perry, Maine, is located in Washington County, Maine, at the area where United States Route 1 crosses 45° North. Moose Island is located nearby, with Campobello Island of Canada 🇨🇦 further to the southeast containing the Roosevelt Cottage shared between the National Park Service and Parks Canada. At the 2020 United States Census, the Town of Perry had recorded 802 residents within town limits, and the Down East community has no central village.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62pym-town-of-perry-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62PWM: Town of Princeton, Maine
Overview The Town of Princeton is located opposite the Indian Township Reservation in Washington County, Maine, with a permanent resident population of slightly under eight hundred residents. The Town is home to a camping cabin, a general American restaurant, the Bellmard Inn, and just a few other amenities primarily targeted toward the local population at Route 1 just south of the Grand Falls Flowage area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62pwm-town-of-princeton-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62PWM: Town of Princeton, Maine
Overview The Town of Princeton is located opposite the Indian Township Reservation in Washington County, Maine, with a permanent resident population of slightly under eight hundred residents. The Town is home to a camping cabin, a general American restaurant, the Bellmard Inn, and just a few other amenities primarily targeted toward the local population at Route 1 just south of the Grand Falls Flowage area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62pwm-town-of-princeton-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Z: Town of Topsfield, Maine
Overview The Town of Topsfield, Maine, is a town in Washington County, Maine, located at the intersection of Routes 1 and 6. Within the town is the UMaine-Presque Isle’s Solar System Model’s Eris, representing the southernmost extent of the Solar System Model. Though Haumea and Makemake may be similarly distant from the Sun, the future exhibits from the UMaine-Presque Isle perspective might appear nearer the UMaine-Fort Kent site and the northern terminus of United States Route 1.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62z-town-of-topsfield-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Z: Town of Topsfield, Maine
Overview The Town of Topsfield, Maine, is a town in Washington County, Maine, located at the intersection of Routes 1 and 6. Within the town is the UMaine-Presque Isle’s Solar System Model’s Eris, representing the southernmost extent of the Solar System Model. Though Haumea and Makemake may be similarly distant from the Sun, the future exhibits from the UMaine-Presque Isle perspective might appear nearer the UMaine-Fort Kent site and the northern terminus of United States Route 1.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62z-town-of-topsfield-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Y: Town of Vanceboro, Maine
Overview The Town of Vanceboro, Maine, is among the smaller towns by both land area and population within the general Down East region of the State of Maine, along the Saint Croix River with the municipality of Saint Croix, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦, located on the opposite side of the river. At the 2020 United States Census, the town population was recorded as one-hundred-two, and the primary village area of the Town is located along the eastern end of Route 6 immediately west of New […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62y-town-of-vanceboro-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Y: Town of Vanceboro, Maine
Overview The Town of Vanceboro, Maine, is among the smaller towns by both land area and population within the general Down East region of the State of Maine, along the Saint Croix River with the municipality of Saint Croix, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦, located on the opposite side of the river. At the 2020 United States Census, the town population was recorded as one-hundred-two, and the primary village area of the Town is located along the eastern end of Route 6 immediately west of New […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62y-town-of-vanceboro-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62X: Town of Danforth, Maine
Overview The Town of Danforth, Maine, is located at the northern end of the border between Washington County, Maine, and the Canadian Province of New Brunswick to the east, while also bordering Aroostook County to the immediate north within the State. Like many communities within the surrounding areas, the population generally hovers around the upper triple digits, and the community is mostly residential and rural with land uses that support the community and a central village area toward […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62x-town-of-danforth-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62X: Town of Danforth, Maine
Overview The Town of Danforth, Maine, is located at the northern end of the border between Washington County, Maine, and the Canadian Province of New Brunswick to the east, while also bordering Aroostook County to the immediate north within the State. Like many communities within the surrounding areas, the population generally hovers around the upper triple digits, and the community is mostly residential and rural with land uses that support the community and a central village area toward […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62x-town-of-danforth-maine/
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Hype for the Future 58E: The Town of Beals, Maine
Introduction The Town of Beals is located on islands opposite the Down East fishing community of Jonesport, Washington County, Maine. The island is located fairly southwest in the county, relative to the county seat at Machias, Maine, on the mainland. Islands The Town of Beals, Maine, is an island community primarily on Beals and Great Wass Islands. Great Wass Island contains a nature preserve covering much of the area as well as the town park to the north, while the vast majority of the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/28/hype-for-the-future-58e-the-town-of-beals-maine/
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Hype for the Future 58E: The Town of Beals, Maine
Introduction The Town of Beals is located on islands opposite the Down East fishing community of Jonesport, Washington County, Maine. The island is located fairly southwest in the county, relative to the county seat at Machias, Maine, on the mainland. Islands The Town of Beals, Maine, is an island community primarily on Beals and Great Wass Islands. Great Wass Island contains a nature preserve covering much of the area as well as the town park to the north, while the vast majority of the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/28/hype-for-the-future-58e-the-town-of-beals-maine/
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Tha sownd of m’ ancestahs. Buz on by that the innaducktion.
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Tha sownd of m’ ancestahs. Buz on by that the innaducktion.
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Last week I spent an awesome week in Bar Harbor, Maine, leading a photography workshop. It was an amazing week of learning, teaching, and camaraderie with some great people. Before my attendees arrived, I managed to take the drone out and get this awesome aerial photograph of Bar Harbor. Prints available.
https://rickberk.pixels.com/featured/bar-harbor-maine-rick-berk.html#mastoart #buyintoart #Maine #BarHarbor #Acadia #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #downeast #art #artist #homedecor #wallart #supportthearts #officedecor
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Last week I spent an awesome week in Bar Harbor, Maine, leading a photography workshop. It was an amazing week of learning, teaching, and camaraderie with some great people. Before my attendees arrived, I managed to take the drone out and get this awesome aerial photograph of Bar Harbor. Prints available.
https://rickberk.pixels.com/featured/bar-harbor-maine-rick-berk.html#mastoart #buyintoart #Maine #BarHarbor #Acadia #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #downeast #art #artist #homedecor #wallart #supportthearts #officedecor
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'From North to South' (2024) -- Looking South to the Distant Shoreline & Horizon Comprised of Cadillac (Left) & Pemetic Mountains as Well as the South & North Bubble Formations, Eagle Lake, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
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'From North to South' (2024) -- Looking South to the Distant Shoreline & Horizon Comprised of Cadillac (Left) & Pemetic Mountains as Well as the South & North Bubble Formations, Eagle Lake, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
#monochrome #jayceecrawford #mastoart #fediart #bipocartists -
“Winifred B. French founded the paper in 1968, after a pair of other local papers folded, even though she had no prior experience in publishing. The first issue came out a day late, because on a long, snowy drive to the printer, in Blue Hill, Winifred slid off the road, suffering a broken nose and a pair of shiners.” #downeast #maine #newspaper #Newspapers #media https://downeast.com/our-towns/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-quoddy-tides/
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“Winifred B. French founded the paper in 1968, after a pair of other local papers folded, even though she had no prior experience in publishing. The first issue came out a day late, because on a long, snowy drive to the printer, in Blue Hill, Winifred slid off the road, suffering a broken nose and a pair of shiners.” #downeast #maine #newspaper #Newspapers #media https://downeast.com/our-towns/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-quoddy-tides/
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“The Edwardses say the restoration thus far has cost them between $700,000 and $1 million, and another million is needed to replace the rotting exterior ornamentation. They’ve been renting out the house to small groups but say they need to generate more revenue to support the home’s ongoing renovation needs.” #downeast #maine #kennebunk #weddingcake https://downeast.com/home-and-garden/restoring-kennebunks-wedding-cake-house-is-no-piece-of-cake/
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“The Edwardses say the restoration thus far has cost them between $700,000 and $1 million, and another million is needed to replace the rotting exterior ornamentation. They’ve been renting out the house to small groups but say they need to generate more revenue to support the home’s ongoing renovation needs.” #downeast #maine #kennebunk #weddingcake https://downeast.com/home-and-garden/restoring-kennebunks-wedding-cake-house-is-no-piece-of-cake/
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'the Lighthouse at Bass Harbor' (2021) -- the Iconic Lighthouse at the Southern End of the Island, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
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'Edge of the World' (2024) -- the Remote Rocky Beaches of Bar Island, Covered in Boulders, Branches and Snow, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
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Made a quick trip out to Lubec this past weekend. No snow, unfortunately, but conditions were good enough yesterday to fly a little bit. Made this image of the lighthouse at sunrise.
https://rickberk.pixels.com/featured/down-east-awakening-rick-berk.html#mastoart #photography #photo #drone #landscape #landscapephotography #seascape #lighthouse #lighthouses #maine #buyintoart #supportthearts #newengland #downeast #printsforsale #wallart #homedecor #art #artist
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Made a quick trip out to Lubec this past weekend. No snow, unfortunately, but conditions were good enough yesterday to fly a little bit. Made this image of the lighthouse at sunrise.
https://rickberk.pixels.com/featured/down-east-awakening-rick-berk.html#mastoart #photography #photo #drone #landscape #landscapephotography #seascape #lighthouse #lighthouses #maine #buyintoart #supportthearts #newengland #downeast #printsforsale #wallart #homedecor #art #artist
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'Acadian Blues' (2024) -- A Leisurely Hike Around the Perimeter of Bar Island is Wonderfully Scenic, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #treesofmastodon #TreesOfFediverse #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
#monochrome #jayceecrawford #mastoart #fediart #ayearforart #bipocartists -
'Acadian Blues' (2024) -- A Leisurely Hike Around the Perimeter of Bar Island is Wonderfully Scenic, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #treesofmastodon #TreesOfFediverse #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
#monochrome #jayceecrawford #mastoart #fediart #ayearforart #bipocartists -
'Sunlit Snow & Branching Shadows' (2024) -- Kebo Valley Golf Course Lies Dormant Under a Few Inches of Snow, Great Meadow Loop, Acadia National Park, ME
#acadia #acadianationalpark
#maine #downeast #landscape
#landscapephotography #photography #treesofmastodon #TreesOfFediverse #naturephotography #bwphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
#monochrome #jayceecrawford #mastoart #fediart #ayearforart #bipocartists
