I took some time to explore the coastline this evening. With a fresh snowfall, I had to be careful of my footing as the walking was not as easy as the covering blanket made it appear. I prefer the Atlantic in the wintertime– the cold air and conditions, I think, are a better complement to it than the warmer breeze of summer. Taking the camera out with me, I had to be extra cautious on the seaweed and rocks– it may seem like an inconvenience to carry, but it is always worth it after.
It did not take long for me to get my feet wet in one of the many trapped pools of water; sometimes though, those things are necessary to a fulfilling trip out. Taking many photographs of the scene, my fingers began to work more slowly with every picture, and at times, it felt like I was climbing a salty snowcapped mountain for a better shot and look around. With well-positioned rocks being the only cover from the wind, I chose the more protected areas, when possible, to take in the view. I do, however, know it is good to breathe in the cold ocean air, and I felt its positive effect the rest of the night. I did not want to wait for it to get too dark before leaving and so heading out, I was glad to find an easier route than I had taken in.
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February 2012
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Beautiful photos.
Thank you Alan.
Great pictures. That’s an interesting landscape.
Thank you FC- there is a lot of nice variety.
The Maine coastline is an impressive place! Thanks for letting me have a glimpse at it, I’ve never been but it looks like a place I would love to visit someday.
Joseph- it truly is!
It would be worth the visit as the forests and mountains are just as impressive as the ocean and coast.
I have always felt fortunate to live on the Atlantic coast all 4 seasons. Your pics show all the nonbelievers how wonderful it can be in the winter. Thanks Peter and glad you made it back safely.
I feel the same way Nancy- I can not imagine being without any season.
Thank you!
Peter,
Beautiful pictures!! I love the first one. More of Maine’s beauty captured……
Therese
Therese- Thank you!
Maine certainly is a beautiful place.
Wow those pictures sure are Purdy!
Thank you Beth!
Good photography. Are you allowed to build a fire next time?
Thank you Reverend- there was only rocks where I was, but a fire would have been nice.
Quelles belles photos! Peter
Thank you Elizabeth!
Nice shots Pete. The white snow really creates a nice contrast.
Thank you Norm- I think so too.
Thanks Pete & Companion, Have never been to the coast in the winter, loved the pics!
Thank you Pauline!
I think it is the best time to go.
Foreboding territory for sure Peter. The combination of slippery seaweed and ice make for treacherous footing. You did well navigating through it all. Thanks for taking us along!
Mike- I am thinking that next time I will try to attach felt to an old pair of boots to make the walking easier.
You are welcome and thanks for stopping by!
A fine trick for wading slippery streams..my dad showed me that one..
Peter,
Great pictures and post – really enjoyed it.
Thank you Louise- I am glad that you liked it.
Hey Peter, I agree there is nothing like the mighty Atlantic in the winter,that wouldnt happen to be kennebunk beach would it.
That looks like a spot i fish for stripers
Derek- Maybe it is the same spot.
Derek- There truly is not.
As for the location, I was on the Kennebunkport coast. I am not sure of the name- maybe Kennebunk beach.
yup thats it, i cant beleive i picked that spot out out of the whole maine coast pretty impressive huh, yes those are the rocks right off the old narraganset hotel. they are condos now that big brown cedar shake building
the last photo is the 1 that really told me where you were.i know those rocks so well i could walk them blind folded, if you ever want to come down and fish give me a holer, there is also some great sea run trout fishing also.
Fantastic pics!
Thank you WW!
Mike- A fine and simple trick indeed.
Derek- Thank you for the invitation- I have never known anyone to turn down good fishing.
Derek- It absolutely is a very impressive place.