Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Early Morning Kayaking...
Here's a shot I took of the kayaks before a morning of paddling. These are my favorite paddling conditions, flat water and no wind and a slight mist hanging over the water. It was taken with my point and shoot and actually appeared on a magazine cover a few years ago.
What a perfect shot!! I hope you have that framed and hung on your wall too!!! It's another beautiful morning John...hope you can get out and enjoy!!!!
What a calm serine image. I can see why it has made the cover.. thanks John. (tried the foil technique on some lizards with my son the other day..LOL didn't work so good.. I can't wait to try it on flowers.)
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I live in Lewiston, Maine and have for most of my life. I've always had an interest in nature; as a kid I read books by Edwin Way Teal, Rachael Carson, among others, and I used to love studying the Golden Nature Guides. When I got into photography it was natural for me to take pictures of the natural world. A few years ago I got into kayaking and that allowed me to get to places I would never be able to by hiking and of course this gives me more photography oppurtunities. I realized years ago you don't have to travel to exotic locations to get good photographs. I have to admit I'm lucky to be living in a beautiful state with a lot of natural diversity, but I've taken good pictures right in my own back yard and neighborhood.
9 comments:
I can believe it! It's really a beautiful picture. Perfect perspective! The scenery up your way is so picturesque.
What a perfect shot!! I hope you have that framed and hung on your wall too!!!
It's another beautiful morning John...hope you can get out and enjoy!!!!
That indeed is a great shot and yes - ideal conditions to head out! Just beautiful! Cheers, Klaus
Lovely composition and color..
What a calm serine image. I can see why it has made the cover.. thanks John. (tried the foil technique on some lizards with my son the other day..LOL didn't work so good.. I can't wait to try it on flowers.)
Congratulations on the magazine cover! Well deserved! Enjoy the water!
Looking at those beautiful Kayaks makes me just want to head out onto the water :-)
Lovely photos as usual.
What a lovely image. Makes me long for summer, although I'm longing for summer without help
Great shot, thanks for sharing it!
I also love taking kayak pictures of calm, early morning mists and colorful kayaks here in Oklahoma.
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