In Maine, there’s a deeply ingrained sense that you can always get a little more use out of something.
~Tim Sample
A warm welcome to Beth of Wandering Dawgs who is hosting the challenge this week. Her theme is perfect for those of us who have been staying close to home for the past few months or even longer.
Last week, Rich and I took a little trip to York, Maine, a seaside town further up the coast. In many ways, I felt like I was stepping back in time as we walked along the rugged Maine coast pounded for centuries by fierce Atlantic winds and tides. On our walk, we took several paths along the water–the Fisherman’s Walk, the Cliff Walk, and ended at the Hartley Mason Reserve.
All along the coast, we saw clusters of homes nestled among the trees …
…and fishing boats like the SS Judy Marie shown here…
And driftwood and rocks weathered by the tides.
We ended our walk at the Hartley Mason Reserve, a 4-acre park with views of York Harbor Beach. I especially loved this sculpture of tiny figures, all wearing bright red scarves. In the background, you can glimpse the beach and coastline.
This little excursion refreshed both of us and made us eager to take more day trips. We’re planning to return to Crane’s Beach this week in Ipswich, Massachusetts–a beautiful spot that we haven’t seen in dozens of years. My fingers are crossed that my camera is still functioning after a major technical problem and a series of fixes. Hopefully, the firmware update works…
Thanks to all who joined last week’s challenge and shared your beautiful and memorable special moments with us. And a special thanks to Beth for leading us this week. I’m looking forward to seeing the places you’ve visited for a change in scenery. Please remember to link to Beth’s original post and use the Lens-Artists Tag.
Next week it’s my turn to lead our challenge, so please stop by here and join the fun on Saturday, March 27th at noon.
In closing, thank you, as always, for your continued participation, support, enthusiasm, and creativity, which inspire us! Have a wonderful, creative week and please stay safe.
Categories: LENS-ARTISTS, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Photography
P.A. Moed 
going monochrome is a brilliant idea, Patti. I like especially the driftwood.
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Hi, Andre. Thanks!! I’m glad you enjoyed my trip in monochrome. The driftwood is so battered and beautiful, isn’t it? Have a good week!
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for you, too, Patti 😊
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What a nice day trip looks like a cozy little town
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Hi, Alice. It was a nice breath of fresh air! Thanks for stopping by!
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I am a big fan of monochrome, and you provided some interesting examples. I love that shot of the Judy Marie, especially the sun-sparkled water, but leaving the single color in the image of the statues is my favorite!
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Hi, John. I’m delighted you like the Judy Marie and the statue. I loved the scarves! So glad that the selective color in that shot “worked” for you. Looking forward to your post, too.
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A perfect getaway Patti, looks beautiful but I found myself wondering how cold it is there on the water in Maine in March! Hopefully you were both bundled up for the excursion, much as your adorable statues were! Loved the fishing boat of course 😊. Hoping your camera issues are resolved!
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Are you kidding?? It was warm by Maine standards….in the high 50’s!! We’ve had a week of unseasonably warm temperatures and everyone is celebrating. You’ll laugh…we actually had our coats open it felt so warm!! It’s all relative, isn’t it?? Glad you’re enjoying spring down south. And we’ll see about the camera. My confidence in it is definitely shaken. Fingers crossed.
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What an enjoyable walk along the beach. Thank you for taking us along, Patti. It does look cold though. I normal wait until it gets to 50 F for a walk here in the winter time. I love these B/W images.
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Hi, Amy. It was in the 50’s, which was wonderful for us! Glad you like them in b/w. It seemed to fit the idea of stepping back in time. I hope you’re enjoying a warm week after your frigid weather a few weeks ago.
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You took beautiful photos back then, Patti! It has been sunny and warm the past few weeks. Hope to get some rain this week.
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Patti, I’m so glad you were able to get out for a day trip to see such beautiful scenery. Choosing black and white was perfect for these images. Thanks for sharing your getaway with us. It was my pleasure to host this week and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next.
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Hi, Beth. Yes, it was wonderful to have a day trip and it really was a wonderful breath of fresh air. Thanks for hosting this week and giving us a treat–in terms of both your theme and the lovely photos from your day trip. Much appreciated! As for next week….stay tuned.😀
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I loved this post in black and white, especially the driftwood. I’m glad you were able to get away.
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Hi, Anne. Oh, I’m glad you like that one! It was such an interesting piece of washed up history! I’m trying to catch up with my post and comments since I was derailed for a while with my computer and camera issues. Take care and enjoy the week.
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Maine is definitely a place I like to visit sometime. Gorgeous photos Patti 😀
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Hi, Cee. I’d bet you’d love Maine. It’s interesting how each state has its own vibe. Your part of the country is gorgeous. I’d love to spend time there. Thanks so much for your kind words, too. Have a great week.
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Great B&W shots of the coastline and even more so the driftwood which is so full of texture!
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Hi, Sarah. I’m delighted you like them in B&W. I was fascinated by the texture in the driftwood. Glad you enjoyed it, too! I hope all’s well with you. Enjoy the week!
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Looks a lovely place for a short trip, and I enjoyed your monochrome images, Patti!
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Hi, Sue. Thanks! It’s not far and it’s a nice change of scenery. I hope all’s well.
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Sounds good! I’m OK, thanks
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What a fabulous part of the world! My daughter was on a school exchange trip there – ooh, 15 years ago now, and absolutely loved it. Very evocative photos.
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Hi, Margaret. I hope she loved her school exchange trip. It is a beautiful state and quite unique. Glad you like the photos, too.
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I love the way you have presented these in black and white. May have to steal that idea🙂
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Hi, MM. Steal away!! I’m delighted you like the b & w.
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I enjoyed the wood in monochrome but long to see the rest in color. Having visited Maine many years ago, I love seeing photos of it and would love to get back again, preferably on a trip that included Acadia National Park. Lovely shots even in monochrome, Patti. 🙂 Now if you would just send me some lobstah!
janet
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I know what you mean about the ocean in color. This was an experiment in b & w. 🙂 I think it really works for the driftwood and the sculptures. I am hoping to get up to Acadia this year. Here’s hoping. I’ve never been. As for lobstah…we’re waiting for the warmer weather for it to arrive. 🙂 🙂
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Love the sculptures, Patti! So alive 🙂 🙂
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Hi, Jo. Thanks! 🙂 I hope all’s well.
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A beautiful place, Patti! Thank you for taking us along. Loved the monochromes, especially with red accents! I did not know about your camera and computer issues – hope they are fixed by now. Wishing you a pleasant week!
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Hi, AC. Thanks for your kind words. It was fun using selective colors in Photoshop. As for the computer and camera issues…yes, I just brought in my computer for another issue. Hopefully, I’ll get it back by early next week. When it rains, it pours!! Do you have that expression in Swedish?? Take care, too. 🙂
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Hope your computer gets sorted now! We have another expression to the same meaning – very useful.
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🙂
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This looks like a very good days’ outing. I loved the driftwood. I wonder where is has been and what it has seen?
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Hi, Anne. I always think of the same thing…If the driftwood could talk, it would have a great tale to tell. Thanks for your thoughts and stopping by, as always. I hope all’s well.
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Interesting to create this post in black and white. I really ought to set my camera to monochrome and see what I can capture. The driftwood is wonderful and the sculptures, but I do like my sea in glorious colour.
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Hi, Jude. It is a fun experiment. I hope you try it, too. The driftwood does have many layers and textures, doesn’t it? I love it. Take care and enjoy the week.
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Wonderful monochromes and those sculptures are quite impressive.
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I’m delighted you like them, Rupali! I hope all’s well. 🙂
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Superb. Love the red scarves!
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I’m delighted, John. It was fun processing the scarves! Is it still snowing???
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Snowed two slushy inches last night. Springtime. 🙄
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Thanks for taking me along on your recent vacation for a little change in scenery.
The photographs could be in a travel magazine showcasing the beauty of ME.
It looks like a story-book place to visit. I appreciate your sharing he wonderful of the town.
Isadora 😎
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Hi, Isadora. Thanks so much for joining us this week! I’ve been “limping” along this week with computer and camera problems, but I will take a look at your post. Looking forward to it! Glad you enjoyed the photos of Maine!
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Awww … I hope your limping is improving. Perhaps, a cane would be a little more sturdy than your laptop. Lol … A bit of humor to keep the pain away. No worries on popping over. Posts stay on for a long time. I enjoyed thinking about the challenge. Some may say, A pills too much thinking. Its always a pleasure seeing what others post with the challenges.
Be well … Sending good healing thoughts.
Isadora😎
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I like that, Izzy. My limp…:) The computer is supposed to be fixed and shipped early next week. Fingers crossed!
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🤞🤞🤞
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What a photogenic location! Great architecture. The touch of color in your last shot really makes it stand out.
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Hi, Siobhan. I’m delighted you like the red scarves! They really stood out in real life, too, because the sculptures are black. There was a little village of sculpted people. What fun. I hope all’s well.
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I love how the monotone brings out the detail
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Thanks, Nora! It was a fun experiment.
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Stunning in black and white, Patti!
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🙂 I’m delighted you like them, Aletta!!
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Call me old-fashioned but I adore monochrome snaps. Every aspect looks enhanced in black and white. A tinge of red and in one of the pics looks stunning. Loved the images especially the close-up of driftwood.
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Thanks, Monica! Glad you like them. I was so surprised to see the scarves on the sculptures and wanted to highlight them. I’m happy that came through. The driftwood tells a story, doesn’t it?? Thanks again for your thoughts!
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