Category: TRAVEL

Happy Halloween! A Sea Pumpkin by Jamie Wyeth

On By Barbara StroudIn ART, Daily Blog, Maine, THOUGHTS3 Comments
A Sea Pumpkin by Jamie Wyeth (print) via Chadds Ford Gallery

Nothing says HAPPY HALLOWEEN like this painting! (Well, this is a print, but someone has the actual painting) – this stunning painting blows me away. The vibrance of the pumpkin with the light and the stem that twists and turns and is quite delicate at the end AS IS THE SHADOW.

I have this thing with shadows. When done perfectly they make a painting so much more dynamic. I love a stark contrast, and this painting shows just that. Vibrant, moving, mysterious, fun, magical. I love it!

Visit the Chadds Ford Gallery website for more work by Jamie Wyeth (as well as his father and grandfather – what a talented family!) – he paints with such passion. Wow. 

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Image via AWyethGallery.com

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Monhegan

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, TRAVELLeave a comment

Ahhh, Monhegan! It seems as if I start most of my Monhegan posts that way. This is the building that you first see on the wharf. On the side of this building are all the notices about what’s happening, studios that are open, restaurant info, etc. Like a newspaper, it’s all there. If you ever get a chance to visit, even if only for the day, I highly suggest! It’s less than a one hour ride via Monhegan Boat Lines, which is the way we always come (Port Clyde, ME).

Happy Sunday!

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Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

Leaving Port Clyde, Maine Headed Towards Monhegan

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS6 Comments
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Talk about ethereal! This scene, the feeling while being there, and that fantastic light in the midst of the fog were all captured in this photo. This is the scene as we were leaving Port Clyde, Maine (in the distance), headed to Monhegan. Always a good time, the fog made it extra special this time!

Happy weekend – catch you back here tomorrow!

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Port Clyde Dock in Fog

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I love snapping photos when the water is like glass, where the reflections are sharp and dramatic. It’s especially cool with fog hovering in the air. This year we had the foggiest trip to the island (Monhegan), thankfully the seas weren’t rough in the fog. I have heard stories…

The return trip was a bit rough, but at least you could see the coastline. The ability to see land and have my Sea Bands on did the trick, thank goodness!

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SuNgLaSsEs! 😎

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

This is Fred. Fred squinting in the bright sunshine waiting for me to take a photo, then the HURRY UP look, the I HAVE TO CLOSE MY EYES LOOK (put your sunglasses on Fred!) and the ahhhh, the sunglasses feel good look!

This is an older photo, I love his sunglasses now, he looks like a movie star – gotta try to get that shot! This photo was taken on Monhegan Island (Maine) – wish we were there now…

IT’S FRIDAY! Get out and enjoy!

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Monhegan Sunset

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Is there anything better than a sunset? Truly, we have to stop making dinner reservations during this time! I think next year we will eat pizza and take photos of the sunset! Ha ha… I run outside and snap a few as quick as I can. It’s difficult to stop, the light and colors change so quickly, illuminating yet another area in a more dramatic way then the first however many photos! I love this one with the cottage light on – adds so much charm.

This is Monhegan. Beautiful, charming and peaceful…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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Lobster Traps – Monhegan, ME

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph3 Comments

I love how these lobster traps are stacked near the brewery on Monhegan. I realize they’re there for a reason and not just to look good, but… they form a wall of the coolest kind.

Monhegan, and even Maine in general is a lot like that. Items used for form and function and not necessarily to “look good”, but they do!

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Laura B in Fog – Monhegan Boat Line

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This is the Laura B – Monhegan Boat Line – on a foggy Port Clyde (Maine) day. This boat is also known as the mailboat. This is one hard working boat – it delivers freight (you wouldn’t believe what all can fit on this amazing vessel) to Monhegan, and also picks up items from Monhegan. It’s the “early” boat – We recently came back from the island on this boat in fairly rough seas. It didn’t have a problem. These boats will run when others will not. So when Monhegan Boat Lines doesn’t run due to weather, you know it’s wicked! I’ve seen videos that have me scrambling for my Sea Bands, haha. A beautiful boat indeed!

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Michigan Summer Sunset

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVEL2 Comments

Ok, so this was taken this past summer when I was in Michigan for a quick visit with my family. It doesn’t seem as if it was taken that long ago. Sunsets are amazing and I am addicted to them, haha.

The broad expanse of that wonderful pink light both in the sky and on the water is breathtaking, as are the swirls of clouds!

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Reaching To the Heavens

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Here is just a small portion of Susan’s Flower Garden – Monhegan, Maine. My first thought when I saw these flowers was that they appear to be reaching for the heavens. Gloriously happy and bright, with the sun shining warmly upon them.

I wonder how many people have smiled (or have taken photos) as they’ve walked past these flowers?

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Monhegan: Afternoon Shadows

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A photo snapped on the way back to the Island Inn (Monhegan, ME) after time spent walking around taking photos. Great shadows in the road. On your left is the wonderful flower garden I post many photos from, hard to tell in this photo, but trust me… gorgeous!

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Stan Moeller Workshop – Island Inn, Monhegan

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As many of you know, Monhegan Island is full of artists. Easels set up everywhere, paintings being created left and right. It’s amazing the talent on one small island.

Stan Moeller was giving a workshop and in the photo above they were painting on the lawn. This was a tricky week with a lot of fog, should make for some cool paintings!

Stan Moeller was the featured artist this year in the Island Inn dining room – very nice. Check out the Lupine Gallery for more work (click HERE to view paintings).

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Flower Power – Monhegan

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Monhegan. A beautiful island in Maine located about 10 miles off the coast. This island is so special. The only trucks you see are working trucks (deliveries, etc.) – everyone else is on foot. There is so much history on this island and the amount of talent is immeasurable.

Monhegan is also home to the most beautiful flowers. Everywhere. Gorgeous!

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View from a Sonoma Winery

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This is an image from the archives – taken at Viansa winery in Sonoma, CA. This was taken waaaay back in 2005. But I’m still remembering what a great time we had and how after spending time in San Francisco (and loving it!) there was a world so different just a short distance away! The timing of this shot is unfortunate – mid day bright light, but you can still see how beautiful it was and i’m sure, still is!

Catch you back here tomorrow!