Another archive dabble.
Early one morning I got out early and drove up Cadillac Mountain at Acadia N.P. for sunrise. As you might guess from this picture I had the same cloud bank luck there as I do here. But I was fortunate to see this boat heading out into the fog. I may be mistaken about the type of catch they were after, but I am pretty sure it was Lobstah. Maybe Mary Beth and I even enjoyed one of theirs later that day in a nice toasted roll.
Curiously enough, the date of this photograph was 06/06/06 if that is of any significance. 🙂
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Oh boy … now, that one I really like. Just terrific. And, the After Party sounds wonderful (and tasty) as well. Joanna and I biked P.E.I. tip-to-tip two summers ago and sampled fare from all across Maine and on the island, from east-to-west. We are in agreement that the best meal we had … lobster rolls at a place in Charlottetown. Memorable is the only word that can describe it. Nothing will ever compare (perhaps it had something to do with the cumulative number of calories burned to that point in the trip!). And, what do you mean … you drove up for the sunrise … what time did you wake up … 8PM the evening BEFORE?! D
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Checking with Photographer’s Ephemeris, sunrise on Otter Rocks is at 4:49 am next June 6, so on Cadillac it is easily 15 or 20 minutes earlier plus…or really minus…a half hour to get the twilight that precedes dawn. I would be up there by 4 am at least. And….I don’t use an alarm. When I go to bed knowing I have to be up at a certain time, I sleep fitfully, waking off and on to check the clock. I hate alarms. 🙂 Also, even in June, the weather on top of the mountain can require a parka.
Our favorite place in Bar Harbor for lobster rolls (The Island Chowder House) closed five years ago or so. We were very disappointed…although obviously not as much as the owner. Yeah, extreme exertion does make even tofu more tantalizing.
I was on my way down Cadillac, about 1/3 of the way down, when I saw the fog bank across the bay. I was pretty interested in that and just manged to notice the boat and get off one decent shot.
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Oh … so you were already up there (on vacation) … I thought you were saying that you drove ALL THE WAY from Massachusetts to be on location by 4AM! D
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I don’t think I would do my best work after a seven hour drive in the middle of the night.
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Embrace your inner clouds, Steve. This is glorious.
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Thanks, Andrew. I am much more familiar with my inner fog.
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That’s the most interesting wake I’ve ever seen. Under normal circumstances, it would be a nice, smooth, inverted “V” behind the boat. But look at that asymmetry on the left. When I enlarged it as much as I could, and got out the magnifying glass, it almost looks s though there are two vessels, or a trawl on the port side, or something else I can’t figure out. That might explain the wake..
Even so, it still looks strange. Could there be submerged rocks, or shoaling, or something to set the waves off in a different direction?
Whatever the explanation for those little oddities, it’s a wonderful capture.To take leave of the land in first light is an experience solely its own, and I’ve not seen many photos that do as well with it as this one does.
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This is just off shore so there very well could be some underwater rocks affecting the wake or just the shoreline itself causing an ebb?
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I’m in full agreement with Shoreacres on the mystery of the enigmatic break in the wake. I suspect it may be the result of a shallower section of the bay, but anything’s possible. Whatever the cause for that may be, the vessel’s journey into the ethereal unknown is inspiring and your treatment of the lighting is exquisite. BTW, it’s a pleasure to be aboard.
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I appreciate you visiting the blog, Gary. Thanks.
As I mentioned to Linda, this is close to the shoreline, so any number of possibilities exist.
It is quite an odd look to it though. I think an ebb from the shore may be the best explanation.
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My brother lives on the coast of Maine about midway. He likes to kayak in the quiet waters. It is a beautiful place.
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He must be close to Acadia then, Jim. It’s a wonderful place and I would love to live there too. We talked about it but decided to stay put…..for now, at least.
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About 15 mi SE of Rockland…they’re considering a move to Thailand next year.
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A really beautiful and unique scene. I like the older pics very much.
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Thanks, Yvonne. I am glad you are enjoying my archival wanderings.
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Devilishly beautiful, Steve! 🙂
Seriously, though, I really love this one.
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Thanks, Melissa. I suppose had the waters been wildly choppy it might have been lobster hell. Lobstering and fishing in general is a rough way to make a living.
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I imagine so, although I’d rather be wet than sitting in a cubicle in some airless office.
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You and me both. 🙂
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Sounds like such a truly wonderful day…Gorgeous photo.
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Thanks, Charlie.
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