'Almost' Summer

It's not officially summer yet, but I already feel the busyness of the season.   The lawn needs mowing, my garden needs tending, and oh yeah, there's the day job.  Not to mention the family of groundhogs that have recently moved in presenting an ominous threat to my garden!  Regardless, I'm loving this time of year and managing to squeeze in some fun times.  Enjoying my friends' lake - so peaceful there.   I'm fortunate to have the lake close to home.  And, I continue to take photos on my daily commute and all around the neighborhood.  Life is good!

Will share some photos from the past couple days.

Sunset on the lake last night - gorgeous!

 

Fog and cows

 

Misty morning cows


 

East Branch, Delaware River.  Downsville NY









 

June 10

Too much time away..

I haven't posted in my blog for awhile.  My computer crashed and I was without it for 2 weeks.  Missed it terribly.  I was still taking pictures, but wasn't able to get onto my blog.  I'm going to post a handful of miscellaneous photos today.

I often realize how many times I "see" a photo in my daily travels.  Sometimes I'm in too much of a hurry with work to stop and it kills me.  Sometimes I find a place to turn around and then I feel fulfilled.  Yesterday I saw a group of cows lying on a mound of dirt.  They looked utterly content  (udderly??)  But, I was late for a client with work, so had to keep going.  Hope they're on that mound again one of these days because that image remains in my head.

I had a cancellation with work this morning.  Loving the extra time.  A foggy morning today and I love fog, the way the day slowly unfolds and the sun creeps in ever so slowly.   The misty sunrise photo in the mix of photos is one I took this morning.




Before the rain a few days ago.  I'm forever watching clouds.

A photo from a couple years ago on Block Island.  The sea is my place of belonging.  These days, despite the hint of summer, and a beautiful lake to spend time on, I long for salt air on my skin and that stretch of sea where I can fix my eye on the horizon.



On Swago Pond last summer.  Boats are back in the water for the season, soon we'll be swimming, kayaking, and rowing.
 

The girls are back - my nearest neighbors.

Rhododendrons after the rain.

Misty morning - today




















 

My Daily Commute

My work takes me on many country roads.  It's often a long commute, but many fantastic photo opportunities along the way.  I typically give myself extra time to hop out of my car and shoot a few pictures.
Most of these pictures were taken in Delaware County, a particularly beautiful area in the Catskills.

I turned my car around for this shot. Saw this scene and was mesmerized.

Hard to believe this was a rainy day shot.  Rainy days are some of the best for great photos.

Goodbye Maine

Final day in Maine

Ah, today is my last day by the sea.  I am savoring it and thank God the sun finally came out.  Yep, I had about 4 hours of brilliant sunshine.  Went to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol, Maine.  Fell in love with the rocks more than the lighthouse.  And, the sea stretching out in front of me and me being the only one there! 
I am sometimes confused with my love of solitude because I love people too.  But, these past 5 days of aloneness have been wonderfully comforting.  Yet, I'm ready to go home.  And, I imagine I'll be surrounded by people for a good part of my weekend. 
For now, I gaze out at the sea from my room and hold onto its magic for one more evening.  The clouds have rolled in once again, but it's ok.   The clouds hold their own fascination and I've photographed them lots the past few days.  That Joni Mitchell cloud song keeps going through my head..
Today I'll post some pictures of the rocks at Pemaquid.  Such great formations.  Supposedly, if you get there at the right time between tides, the waves crashing on the rocks are spectacular.  My timing was obviously off, but there was still much beauty there.

Maine and the sea

It's raining like crazy outside right now .  But, it still feels wonderfully peaceful in my room here by the sea.  This has been the best vacation I've had in awhile.   I keep thinking it's because I didn't have many plans, but let each day unfold on its own.  Plus, I'm staying a bit longer than I usually do on my mini-trips. 
Today I went to Port Clyde.  It's a small fishing village loaded with charm.  Especially liked the  "Hard To Starboard" coffee and only $1/cup.  No decaf in that fishing village!  Friendly people too.  Love the photo of the lighthouse just outside Port Clyde.  Great spot.  Plus, I was the only one there.

Marshall Point Lighthouse.  Point Clyde, Maine

Fantastic store!!

Love Maine's rocky coastline.

Rockport, Maine

Arrived here yesterday and am feeling completely settled in.  The sea is definitely my place of belonging.  Gorgeous view of Penobscot Bay from the place I'm staying.  Loving the many little towns in and around the Bay.  Having fun exploring.  Camden and Rockland are both  sweet little towns and they're minutes away.  Towns becoming alive after a harsh winter, but no summer crowds yet.  Perfect time.  The weather has been cloudy, black and white kind of days.  But when I'm by the ocean, somehow it doesn't feel as dreary.  Once again, I find myself torn between my country life and the salt air and sea that seem to resonate deeply with me.   Happy to be here for now.  Life is good.

Marina - Rockland, Maine.

My room with a view.  Spectacular.

Love the rocky Maine coastline.
 

Penobscot Bay.  This photo captures the peacefulness of the sea for me.

 

Bottom of a waterfall.  Camden, Maine.


 

The sea..

Dinghies at the marina in Rockland.  Love this photo!