tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91339274984208390802024-03-13T00:17:51.132-04:00A New England LifeA New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comBlogger540125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-79509071282425008822015-01-25T20:51:00.001-05:002015-01-25T20:52:31.743-05:00Grey winters day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #666666;">I was feeling inspired by the snowstorm we had yesterday so I thought I'd go for a drive and take a few pictures. All images were taken in Seabrook, NH or Salisbury, MA. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">It appears we are in for a big storm in the next couple days! Not sure if I'm happy about that or not. </span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-40943293482908337592014-09-29T16:39:00.003-04:002014-10-01T11:39:26.473-04:00In honor of National Coffee Day let's enjoy a few early autumn images!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">It also seems like the perfect time to post a few images I shot this past Thursday while up north on the Kancamagus. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">It's not to often I buy Victoria magazine anymore but my curiosity was peaked when I realized it contained an article about the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the fall. Perfect reading for National Coffee Day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Are you celebrating in any particular way? Or just a cup of joe as usual. Or maybe you're not a joe person at all.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"> My hope was to get over to </span><a href="http://www.lilscafe.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><i>Lil's</i></span></b></a><span style="color: #666666;"> for a latte and some people watching but that was not to be. Instead I have enjoyed the company of my animals along with a wonderful walk with my neighbor and good friend, Dottie.</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Each year I try to make at least one trip up north to view the fall foliage in all it's glory, and though the trees weren't quite at peak, they were pretty impressive. Let me just say if you can get to New England to see the foliage, this is the year to do it! The colors are the most brilliant I've seen in several years. Last winter might have been an absolute bear but we are definitely reaping its rewards this fall!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Seeing as how we live along the coast of NH my husband and I decided to drive 93 north to up around the Loon Mountain area. From there we hopped onto the Kancamagus, had a delicious lunch at </span><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g46140-d1171195-Reviews-Half_Baked_Fully_Brewed-Lincoln_New_Hampshire.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">Half Baked & Fully Brewed</span></i></b></a><span style="color: #666666;"> in Lincoln then continued the 34 mile journey to route 16 in Conway.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Although the colors were not very impressive in town this tree happened to catch my eye while we waited in traffic. It's located just across from the fire department on 16 in Conway. </span></div><br />
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</div>A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-37042199812631785112014-09-24T12:05:00.000-04:002014-09-24T12:05:26.799-04:00Moonset on Cadillac Mountain, and a Moose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #666666;">Although we were only in the Bar Harbor/Acadia area for 2-1/2 days I made sure to see the sun come up and the moon go down each day. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The photos below were taken from Cadillac mountain. How lucky am I that it just happened to be a full moon! Sometimes I'm not sure which is more impressive, the moonrise or the moonset. At about 6:15 in the morning this happened to be a <b><i>moonset</i></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Looking out over the other side of the mountain towards Bar Harbor, the sunrise behind the clouds cast a colorful glow. The Summit cruise ship heads into port on what would be another perfect day in Maine.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Although this image doesn't really tie in with the moon or sun I just think it's a cool view. If you've been to Bar Harbor you surely recognize the moose! </span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-16157585530314664392014-09-18T10:01:00.000-04:002014-09-18T10:01:07.453-04:00Somesville, Maine, a quick drive by <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #666666;">Heading south on 102 towards Bass Harbor we had the fortune of driving through Somesville </span><i><b><a href="http://www.acadiamagic.com/somesville-maine.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #93c47d;">(link to this splendid town)</span></a></b></i><span style="color: #666666;">. It has to be one of the prettiest towns on the Mount Desert Island. The time, effort, and money spent on the homes and flowers are obvious at a glance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Although I tried to capture a portion of the town with my camera I don't feel my photos really do it justice. If you've ever driving down main street then you understand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">There's something about large ferns and wicker white that lend themselves to romance and true relaxation.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The flowers in the box are looking a little sad at the moment but after all it is the end of summer. Since we were there a week ago surely autumn hardy flowers have been planted. Better images of the bridge can be viewed online </span><a href="http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=somesville+maine&go=Submit&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=somesville+maine&sc=8-16&sp=-1&sk=#a" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">here</span></b></a><span style="color: #666666;"><i> </i>or the link I posted up above. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Looking at the photos online it's easy to see why this particular bridge is photographed so often throughout all four seasons.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The best part about this shot? The little hand written note on the sign ... </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">All of the photos below were taken yesterday morning (9/10/14) around 6:00 am. Morning sun is so golden and glorious, especially on the water.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">This guy was a trouble maker. He seemed to find joy in pulling brochures from the holders and dropping them on the dock all the while squawking, clicking, and cackling.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">If you've ever been to Bar Harbor, Maine I hope these images bring back calming memories. And if you haven't been, maybe you'll be spurned on to make the trip. This was our first getaway (brief as it may have been) to Mt. Desert Island and I have to say it was heavenly. I'd highly recommend visiting in September. The weather is still warm, all the kids have gone back to school, and it's mostly seniors or empty nesters visiting the area. My only complaint is that I couldn't have stayed longer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">It's been quite a while since I've been to </span><a href="http://applecrest.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Applecrest Farm</span></b></a><span style="color: #444444;"> in Hampton Falls so I had no idea they served ice cream. I'll have to go back very soon and get myself a cone! I'm all about a cardboard tasting plain cone. lol! A cup just won't do. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Warm days bring about their delicate demise all to soon. Today there are very few trees still fully in flower. Most of the apple trees were almost flowerless during this shoot last week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Baltimore Orioles are back. The gurgle in their song is a dead giveaway. Hummers have returned too, though I've only seen one. And the Grey Tree Frogs are coming back to life in the evenings. Funny little frogs they are!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I can't help but look at these apple trees and think of Fall. And who doesn't love Fall? Apples hanging heavy on tree limbs, cider, donuts, cool nights, warm days ... it's what comes after that makes me shudder. Winter left an indelible mark on us all here in the Northeast.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Hard to believe the warm days of summer are just around the corner. Finally the days we've been dreaming of for so long have arrived. And not a moment to soon! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">As I finish up this post it's time for my husband and I to head out and enjoy this gorgeous, sunny, warm Wednesday before the rain arrives tonight. I'm thinking lunch at the </span><a href="http://www.beachpeabaking.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Beach Pea</span></b></a><span style="color: #444444;"> in Kittery. What are you up to today?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Although still life photography is not really my forte it doesn't stop me from pursuing pretty images.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">I love the Ranunculus. Their colors are so varied and beautiful! Trimming the stems every few days and changing out the water help to keep them fresh and crisp. The sweet tag with a birds nest came in a gift-tag variety pack from Homegoods. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">The yellow and white Bee hand towel came from a small, old time store in Little Compton, RI called </span><a href="http://wilbursgeneralstore.com/wilbursgeneralstore.com/Welcome.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Wilburs</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. Here's a little </span><a href="http://www.necn.com/pages/video?PID=nedEe8Kv8PcVr_bmxZchSwTLOpThpGv9" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">video</span></b></a><span style="color: #666666;"> about the town and Wilburs, if your interested. How I love the </span><a href="http://farmcoast.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #bf9000;">Farm Coast</span></b></a><span style="color: #666666;"> region of Rhode Island * sigh *</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">As I get older every day seems to be a journey. Someone important to me recently relayed the thoughts below. They strike a chord with my soul.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">I think they're words all of us should try to live by. All we can do is our best.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">And then there's </span><b><span style="color: #bf9000;">Phin</span></b><span style="color: #666666;">. I just happened to come across this photo last night and thought it would be a good image to add to my blog. All the white you see around the edges? That's Lily's head, neck, and leg. Her fluffy white fur appears like clouds.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">FINALLY spring is here! No peepers quite yet but this morning for the first time I heard a </span><a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Nighthawk/id" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Nighthawk</b></span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. The Robins and Cardinals are singing before the sun comes up. And the blackbirds have returned in prolific numbers, only to clean out my feeders in one big swarm. Warm days cannot be far off.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Has spring returned to your house? For me it always feels like I'm coming back to life again.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Sometimes I wonder who's watching who. She seems quite oblivious to all the local paparazzi that visit on a daily basis. Every time I stop by people seem to be giving her a wide berth so as not to cause any stress. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">After shooting for a while then taking a few minutes in my car to warm up I decided to walk back over and see what she was up to. It was quite a sight to see, she was feasting on a bird she'd caught either earlier in the day or the night before. And though I shot some rather graphic images of her eating I felt it might be best to keep them out of this post. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">It's not difficult to tell she has quite a bit of blood on her front feathers, around her beak and eyes. This is all good because it means she isn't going hungry. Something that was of concern for some of the snowy owls along the east coast.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Finally, when the snowy was through pruning, snow eating, and scratching she decided to catch a little shut eye. All the while I looked on at how glorious she is, thinking how fleeting her time here will be. Any day could be her last before she heads back up north to Canada.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">I just thought I'd show you a few images from the past week or so. All were shot with my </span><span style="color: #666666;">Samsung Galaxy s4</span><span style="color: #999999;">. Something I might start using a little more on my blog because it seems I shoot more with my phone than my camera these days.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">My husband and I discovered a new little coffee shop in Kittery, Maine and I love it! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">If you live in the area you can also check out their reviews on </span><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lils-caf%C3%A9-kittery-2?hrid=ukvDfQdWOSr3K-5p2eyZGQ" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Yelp</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Driving home from Target. It's about a 5 mile trip which took close to half an hour. Not one car was off the road. We're New Englanders, we ain't scared.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Lily loves the fresh snow! She likes it a little bit more when she can run through it! In this photo it's above her back. That kind of takes some of the fun out of it. For me too, Lily.</span><br />
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-1579885926078846712014-02-25T17:09:00.000-05:002014-02-25T17:09:10.527-05:00A snowy roadside barn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #999999;">It's been months since I've felt like blogging, but a letter I recently received from a reader spurned me on to post some wintertime images as well as work up a new header. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">As everyone knows the winter has certainly been long and cold. On the bright side it has produced some beautiful snow storms. And plenty of them! This barn and fence sit right along side the road where there is very little space to pull over. So glad I made the effort.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Snow tends to only enhance old fences and barns. Bringing out the charm that can only be found in New England.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Only 12 days until we turn the clocks forward. March 9th will hopeful be a bit warmer than 20-something degrees. I'm SO done with cold weather! </span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-78097486646456116452013-11-04T20:28:00.003-05:002013-11-04T20:28:51.967-05:00A golden glow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"><i>Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all other seasons</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Exeter looked particularly lovely bathed in a golden glow as I strolled through town in my flip-flops on a warm afternoon.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">In our own yard the leaves fell fast, furious and plentiful. Corralling them as quickly as possible is always the goal of my husband. Leaving a pile for the dogs to run through is a must, at least for a couple weeks anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The oranges, the reds ... oh my! Framed by a blue sky the trees look amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Autumn blazes full speed ahead. Each fleeting day a difference can be seen in color and light. The golds of the leaves can only be matched by the golds of late afternoon shadows.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">May Autumn be as beautiful where you live as it is here in New England. </span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-43204172379576207932013-10-11T20:57:00.000-04:002013-10-11T20:57:53.205-04:00York, Maine, Cliff Path<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #666666;">One of my favorite local places ... the Cliff Path in York, Maine.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Have you ever been? If not you really should go next time you're in the area. It's beautiful anytime of year but there's something about early Autumn that I love. The air seems a bit crisper, the water a bit bluer, and the Cormorants are just starting to head south in large formations. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The path twists and turns along rocks, buildings, gates, and rocky shores. In total it probably takes only about 10 minutes to walk the whole way, but it's 10 minutes of discovery and bliss.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Part of the path is concrete, part of it rocks, and part of it dirt. At about this point it seemed like the perfect place to stop, sit down, and look out towards the ocean for a few minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">It's like the old saying ... </span><i><span style="color: #76a5af;">'The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea'</span></i><span style="color: #666666;"> ~ Isak Dinesen</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">As I sat on the rocks I thought about my close friend, Carrie, who had to move back to the mid-west. I know she wishes she could come home to New England and when the time is right she will. Sitting with my shoes off, looking out over ocean, breathing in the salty air, and loving the view, she was right there in my heart. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">At the end of the path you can choose to either go back the way you came, or take the long way and head up a grassy knoll towards the road. I generally like to take the road because I love looking at the beautiful homes and gardens. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I hope your Fall is a beautiful one. Here in New England the weather couldn't be more perfect. Day after day of sunshine, with temperatures in the 60's to low 70's. Nights are crisp and perfect for sleeping. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Ever since my husband bought me a Nikon D5100 for my birthday this past month I've been revisiting some of my favorite old haunts. Funny but when I bought the Fuji s100 fs a few years ago I did the same thing ... reshooting many seasonal shots I'd taken with my smaller camera. I don't know about other people but there are some places I am drawn to for photography over and over again.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">And who can resist a white picket fence? New England and white picket fences go hand in hand. Throw in an ocean view and you've got a recipe for summer perfection!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Every year I pine for a white picket fence of my own. Where it would go, who knows. Surely there has to be a place in my garden ... somewhere! I'll find a spot!</span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-12046124049114046942013-07-23T19:39:00.001-04:002013-08-24T19:05:36.283-04:00On a positive note . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">xoxo</span></div></div></div>A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-83897693623027456442013-07-05T06:25:00.000-04:002013-07-05T06:26:12.704-04:00Fort Foster State Park<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Located in Kittery, Maine, Fort Foster is a local gem. And I must confess, in all my years of living just 20-25 minutes away this was my first visit. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">The rain, oh the rain! It's been like a deluge here in New England over the past several days, but finally the sun in shining and we're jumping right into summer with a heatwave beginning this Thursday. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Thank you to everyone who commented on my previous post. Quite frankly I'm shocked that anyone reads my blog at all anymore, especially since I only publish once or twice every 6 months or so. But I really do thank you. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">If only our cameras could capture all the beauty the season holds. All the little nuances of budding flowers, lilac scented breezes, thick green grass, and even the return of the ever challenging dandilion. Once again the sun shines through the leaves and the Catbird cries as I type at my computer and sip a vanilla latte from Starbucks. These are the days we longed for in mid February. Finally they are here in all their glory. Relish every moment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The sunshine, the warmth, the flowers ~ blue skies between green leaves ~ a Catbird squeaks and calls outside the open window .... ahhh ... I love it all</span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-30980958860043218902013-02-18T19:45:00.003-05:002013-02-18T19:48:32.993-05:00Beach stroll<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #666666;">Last Friday I enjoyed a beautiful late morning walk with a friend along the beach. Although I wasn't going to bring my camera along for the walk, my friend Karen encouraged me to grab it. I know how anxious she is to see a few of the shots I took, so Karen, here you go!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">There's nothing like salty air, the rush of the waves, and a good friend to make everything else seem a million miles away.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">One of my favorite things to photograph at the shore ... dogs. They always exude such joy. This very happy Golden Retriever had found a shell to call his own and was not going to give it up no matter what.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Brodie, above, was so darn sweet I wanted to bring him home! His mom and I were talking and it turns out her son and my daughter go to the same high school. It really is a small world here along the seacoast.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">This little lady is a service dog who puts in time on a regular basis at a local retirement home. Jeff, her owner, spoke in such a loving way about his dog. You could visibly see the bond between the two of them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Also in Rye Harbor ... a male merganser enjoying the warm sun. In all the time I've photographed mergansers I don't think I've ever seen one sitting on the beach.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Although I posted this in part for Karen I hope some of my regular readers enjoy it as well. It's been far to long since I've posted. Thank you for stopping by!</span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-64121079709975464132012-10-08T10:07:00.001-04:002012-10-08T10:07:29.298-04:00Oyster River Swans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I know there were a few of you who said you were looking forward to my Fall photos. Well, unfortunately between work, the rain, and a lousy cold, I still haven't had time to get out and do any photography whatsoever. That being the case I thought I'd go through my mass amounts of photos and post some you've never seen before! And believe me I have plenty!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">These photos were actually taken 3 years ago along the Oyster River in Durham, NH on an overcast afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Autumn, such a glorious time of year!</span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-10262465025210161422012-09-23T18:58:00.000-04:002012-09-23T18:58:21.843-04:00Autumn fountain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">We haven't quite reached orange-leaf-status here in my neck of the woods ... yet ... but I saw these images from last year and thought I'd post them anyway. My parents fountain always reflect autumns leaves and summers flowers perfectly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Here in New England the nights have been cold and the days warm. The perfect recipe for gorgeous autumn foliage. If everything goes as planned my husband and I will be able to get away for at least one day to the White Mountains of NH. Between his job and mine though it could be a challenge!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Tonight I'm making a homemade Pumpkin Pie. I hope you're enjoying something of the pumpkin or apple variety this week-end as well!</span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-28369747428125036802012-09-20T11:06:00.000-04:002012-09-20T18:38:52.324-04:00Hen house<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Here in the Northeast the weather has turned chilly, and I'm loving it. Although I am not normally a big fan of the passing of summer it just feels right this year. The air is clear and refreshing, the skies are bluer, and my new job (<i>at a brand new Trader Joe's!</i>) has brought much positivity to my life as well as new friends. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I know I'm not the best blogger in the world so for those of you who still stop by, thank you. Can you believe the first day of Autumn is this Saturday??!!</span></div>
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-43401902816467963662012-08-26T20:56:00.002-04:002012-08-26T20:56:39.908-04:00The good life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">As you can see the tide was quite low. It looks like a real zen moment for the gentleman out there by himself. Being a person who cherishes those moments of solitude it's almost like I can hear his thoughts.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Turning around this is the view from the other side of the bridge: a family out on the water for the day. Grandparents, children, and grandchildren. The two smaller boats were being towed by the power boat. Love the little dog wearing a life vest! I should have zoomed in on that!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Unlike the images above this sailboat shot was taken in Kennebunkport, just down the road from George Bush Sr's home. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Have you ever been to the area? Judging by the amount of people in Kennebunkport I'm guess you were there the same day as me! LOL!</span><br />
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A New England Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133927498420839080.post-72405174859171473802012-08-16T22:21:00.000-04:002012-08-16T22:21:08.446-04:00Queen Annes Lace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">As you'll notice all of these images are quite different. I was playing with different lights and varied edits. Personally I find photographing Queen Annes Lace to be one of the most fun flowers there is! I love all the white and how it works against the background colors.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">See the plentiful bokeh in the photo above? It's all created from shooting first thing in the morning when the sun is shining on the sparkling dew of a hundred other QAL flowers in the background. First I set my camera on Macro or Super Macro, then squat down and focus on the flower. I continue to move around a bit until the sparkle begins to show itself. Click, click, click. Then I hope for something beautiful!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">A little Queen Annes cup of dew!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mixing a little pink and white is always nice. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lately I notice many of the QAL are turning brown. A sure sign August is waning. However, the fresh white flowers are still plentiful. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">It seems my summers are never quite as exciting as I think they'll be, including this one. I start out with grand plans but somehow the days just seem to slip through my fingers. Does that happen to you?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">No matter how many times I photographed Queen Annes Lace this summer it would be one to few.</span></div>
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