Sunday, June 12, 2011

Gas & Bass Harbor

A Bass Harbor Church, Bass Harbor, Maine  © Doug Hickok


The small Tremont Congregational Church, in Bass Harbor Maine, has a food pantry program where they ask for donations of non-perishable goods to help local families stressed by the escalating costs of fuel. The difficult economy has hit the fishing industry particularly hard in this area, with the rising costs of gasoline to power their lobster boats being a major reason for struggling marine businesses.


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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Nice wooden church. They are rally good people helping poor fishermen. By the way, I've never eat lobster :)

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  2. Traveling HawkJune 12, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    A generous idea!

    I like the classic view of the church entrance, emphasizing the contrast of colors.

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  3. fabrizioJune 12, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    i love very much this wonderful building, perfect your photo

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  4. Donato (longroute)June 12, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    We have ancient stone churches... but you have these cosy little wooden churches with an intriguing architecture.
    A very fine particular captured with a splendid light. There is a great sense of three-dimensionality.
    Well done,
    Donato

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  5. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I like the idea of helping people in need, and more if they were employees of the sea.
    Greetings from the sea. MAR CANTÁBRICO, OCEANO ATLANTICO.

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  6. Cezar and LéiaJune 12, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Wonderful shot, I love the angle and all details in this picture. The church is very lovely with the green door and the roof is beautiful!
    I imagine the sound of the bell!
    Congratulations, a very nice shot!
    Léia

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  7. MarcieJune 12, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Bass Harbor is a wonderful place. Love the little detail you've shared...and what a wonderful project!!

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  8. brattcatJune 12, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    What a fine upshot.

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  9. ChelseaJune 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    this post reminds me of the song "Downeaster Alexa" by Billy Joel. haha...Mum would be proud.

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  10. Hilda R.BJune 12, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Like your photo of the church. So nice deatails. It is so fine that they can helping poor fishermen. Have a nice weekend to you.

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  11. ChristopherJune 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love the golden light against the deep blue sky here Doug. Very nice that they're walking the walk--it seems few do these days. Cheers to these good folks.

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  12. Marie LCJune 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I like very much these wooden constructed houses of charm

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  13. FriedaJune 12, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    That's a nice picture. And thank you for telling the story of the helpful people helping others in need. It's always good to hear stories like this...

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  14. rianJune 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    the light illuminating this is really great.. nicely captured.. :)

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  15. franzJune 12, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    love the multiple gables here, doug! sad story behind it as well! strange how riches turn into misfortune sometimes ...

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  16. elena nuezJune 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I love this wooden church,
    beautiful perspective and great shot!!!

    elena

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  17. London CallerJune 12, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Another lovely golden hour shot! :)
    You're truly a crepuscular photo hunter! :^)

    >with the rising costs of gasoline to power their lobster boats being a major reason for struggling marine businesses

    Maybe it's a good thing.
    The other side of the coin is that fewer catch means more time for the lobsters to replenish.

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  18. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Hi, very nice shot, nice colors.. congratulations
    I take photos, I hope you lıke my photos..

    ragard from Istanbul

    vasfiye

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  19. RandyJune 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love the way this is lit up. Nice Shot.

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  20. Andrew Graeme GouldJune 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Sorry to hear about those hardships. The image is a lovely one, with the patterns and textures of the food and tiles -- and of course, the green door.

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