Friday, September 30, 2011

Down East

Rocky Cove, Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia National Park, Maine  © Doug Hickok


Ancient granite rocks dominate the coastline of Acadia National Park, the result of volcanic activity hundreds of millions of years ago. Here at the secluded Schoodic Peninsula section, these outcrops are "painted" in stripes of
 colors by the rise and fall of tides. Within the inter-tidal zone marine life flourishes. Shown here are hardy barnacles and rock weed clinging to the edges of the rocks, a reminder of the persistence of life in nature despite the harsh year-round conditions.


15 comments:

  1. Beautiful landscape colors and textures !

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  2. Such a wonderful rocky outcrop. Love the capture of the sky in the background and the depth of field.

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  3. Beautiful colours, and well sculptured landscape !

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  4. nice feeling in this one, wonderful light and splendid colors, perfect

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  5. Wonderful perspective, light, colors, and textures. This photo has it all.

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  6. Wonderful perspective, light, colors, and textures. This photo has it all.

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  7. These rocks a little remind me certain landscapes of my native Brittany

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  8. Perfect shot for a Friday's post.
    I like how the tides painted the outcrops! ;-)

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  9. That's some amazing blue man. Nice comp as well.

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  10. Красивое место!

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  11. The vast diversity and tenacity of life in these coastal biomes never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful shot Doug--incredible blues.

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