Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Little Gem

A little waterfall near a Carriage Road, Acadia National Park, Maine  © Doug Hickok


Acadia National Park has 45 miles of unpaved carriage roads dating from the early 20th century. Built by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., these rustic pathways meandering over Mount Desert Island were intended for horse and carriage rides. Today they are used by park visitors for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. Along the way, one is likely to discover beautiful sights in the mountains and valleys, such as this gem of a waterfall, right next to the carriage road.



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21 comments:

  1. cieldequimperAugust 9, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    There is something about small waterfalls, isn't there?!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    If you look very closely you can see angels dwell :)
    Well done Doug!

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  3. JoeAugust 9, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    You are correct Doug, it is a little gem.

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  4. Joop ZandAugust 9, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Great picture Doug..... i love it.

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  5. KathyAugust 9, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I'm running out of adjective to describe your talents, Doug!

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  6. Cezar and LéiaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    This picture is wonderful Doug, congratulations!
    Léia

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  7. DomLOrthaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Clearly beautiful and nice colors! Love the composition of your picture and the well balanced contrast.
    have a nice day.

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  8. HarryAugust 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    A lovely composition with the water off-center and the greens framing the right side.

    My wife & I hope to visit Acadia in late September; I am eagerly anticipating scenes like this, which I hope to render as effectively as this.

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  9. Luis GomezAugust 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  10. AlexandraAugust 9, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Lovely composition and framing on this one, and such a delightful waterfall! This would make a great print.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    It is a nice place! I like your photo, this is the way, that a waterfall photo must look :)

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  12. brattcatAugust 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    and now we would all appreciate a brief lesson in how to photograph waterfalls because you, sir, are a master at this particular challenge.

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  13. London CallerAugust 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh... This is really COOL.
    I need to get out of London and hide in this little place!
    Thanks, my area is fine.
    But elsewhere is like a war zone! :(

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  14. Ignacio SantanaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Preciosa fotografía, Doug!!!...mi más sincera enhorabuena por tan buen trabajo!!!

    Un gran abrazo!!! ;)

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  15. RandyAugust 9, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wow how could you not love that.

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  16. A.BarlowAugust 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Really good shot man. Very nice!

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  17. OKAugust 9, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    definitely a gem, beautiful scene.

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  18. Traveling HawkAugust 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    sparkling water in the wood, I almost sense the coolness...

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  19. ChristopherAugust 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    So rich and beautiful--lovely shot Doug!

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  20. franzAugust 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    isn't just one of the most beautiful places on earth?!? i've been there twice - both times in summer - and i MUST get back during the other seasons! this is an exceptionally gorgeous image, doug, of the the bluish rivulets gently flowing down the rocks ...

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  21. rianAugust 12, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    i like how you framed this to make it look like a natural diptych of sorts.. :) beautiful shot..

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