Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Maine Dawn

Sailboats Moored in Southwest Harbor, Maine  © Doug Hickok


Dawn breaks on the still waters of Southwest Harbor, a little Maine seaside town near Acadia National Park, where sailboats anchor in temporary tranquility. From the dock you can see past the opening in the harbor, out to the Atlantic Ocean.
It is there, beyond the sanctuary of the moorage,
where boats are free to risk the winds and waves of the sea.


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25 comments:

  1. Luis GomezAugust 10, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Just great! Love the light Doug!

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  2. ChristopherAugust 10, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous scene Doug--lovely shot from my part of the world

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  3. cieldequimperAugust 10, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    What a start to the day!

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  4. Frank de JolAugust 10, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Lovely place and mood.

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  5. GinnieAugust 10, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    I love harbors, Doug, and this one is a beauty. It's that wonderful time of the day before everyone wakes up to begin life anew.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Great photo!
    Well done!

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  7. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Well Done, fantastic light :-)

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  8. KrunalAugust 10, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    wonderful tones, great scene

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  9. Joop ZandAugust 10, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Good picture with lovely light Doug.

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  10. OlaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    beatiful summer view!

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  11. Marie LCAugust 10, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I like this golden harbour... so quiet, beautiful and well composed.

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  12. London CallerAugust 10, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I swear I can see England from there. ;)
    Bit small but noticeable!

    Did you enjoy their clam chowder?

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  13. Cezar and LéiaAugust 10, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Magnificent postcard!Merci beaucoup!
    Léia

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  14. brattcatAugust 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I can't tell you how much I need the serenity of this image this morning. Thank you.

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  15. Traveling HawkAugust 10, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    It seems to me this is a contre-jour photo and in these cases I almost always obtain a burned sky. What should I do, Doug?

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  16. HarryAugust 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Very nice composition with the pier leading toward the gap out of the harbor. The color seems a bit washed out which adds a lot of subtlety.

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  17. franzAugust 10, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    this is my kind of place, doug! what serenity, what tranquility! a place to relax soul and body!

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  18. LindaAugust 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I can feel the early morning quiet and calmness, lovely :-)

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  19. LúciaAugust 10, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful shot, I love the peaceful atmosphere! ;-)

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  20. A.BarlowAugust 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Interesting how the boats are all spaced out.

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  21. john4jackAugust 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Gorgeous. It slows down the heart rate.

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  22. OKAugust 10, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    beautiful shot, love the light and color.

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  23. Marc CollinsAugust 13, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I'm a sucker for a jetty shot! This is really well captured with a gorgeous light.

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  24. rianAugust 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    somehow everything looks so still here.. nicely captured..

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  25. fabrizioAugust 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    incredible beauty perfect quiet atmoshere here, great charm

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