Finding Satisfaction in the Last Shot on the Last Day
Being on the water in Maine taught me that the most unexpected things are the ones that bring lasting satisfaction.
Where Inspiration Lies, Motivation Lurks
Inspiration is everywhere. But motivation has a misunderstood, trickier aspect to it.
Rewards on A Rainy Day in the Maine Woods
Looking closely at what’s not so obvious always rewards the observer.
Five Days, Five Lobster Rolls
Heading to Maine? My recommendation is to eat a lobster roll a day—I did. Reviews follow.
My Maine Muse
A view that never fails to astonish and a willing subject floats my boat each July.
Lost and Found Treasures
How does discovery reward the disorganized mind? With bounty and sweetness.
A Monochrome Moment on a Gray Day
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” So said Aaron Rose, and it applies to gray days, too.
Mirror Images
Take time for a series of mirror images from quiet waters with reflective quotes to accompany them.
Color Gone Wild in Maine
Making the most of a short summer, Maine’s wildflowers erupt in a riot of vivid color.
How to Develop the Fine Art of Listening
You use your iPhone for listening every day, but have you ever used its camera to really listen?
Shimmering in the Late Sun
Shimmering in the late afternoon sun, these river birches whispered in collusion and begged for a photo.
Confined and Defined by Daily Rituals
Isn’t everyone confined, and defined, by daily rituals? Consider the lobstermen. And the lobsters they trap.
Stumbling Into Past and Present
Looking for something to photograph along a hidden trail in coastal Maine, I stumbled back to a past that was still present.
Putting Contrast to Work with Your iPhone
The iPhone 5s makes a fantastic camera, especially when it’s the only one you’ve got, with an assist from Snapseed.
A Meaningful Contrast on the Wharf
Contrasts are frequently meaningful; but in the case of lobster traps on a Maine wharf, that depends.
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