Monday, August 8, 2011

Misty Monday - A Gathering of Ancients

Hunter's Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine  © Doug Hickok


The remains of conifers have tumbled down from a forested slope to gather on the rugged, rocky edge of Hunter's Beach. Looking like ancient pincushions of twisting limbs, they weather rapidly in the harsh coastal climate of Maine... aging, ancient spirits of the wild.


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34 comments:

  1. cieldequimperAugust 8, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    They don't become amber though, do they? I believe that process only happens in the Baltic sea.
    I just love those little red flowers too!

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  2. KalaAugust 8, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Fantastic depth to this image Doug!

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  3. GinnieAugust 8, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    You and I have been to some of the same places, Doug, but YOU have the images!

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  4. Malgorzata IngstadAugust 8, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I prefere trees die like this than just to be standing for years. Wonderful image.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Great photo Doug!
    Have a fine new week :)

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  6. Traveling HawkAugust 8, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful! I love these kind of remnants and the logs, which the ocean brings to the shore. This is the reason I loved the Canadian coast. Only there I have seen such a landscape.

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  7. mariAugust 8, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    ПРекрасная работа! Мне всегда грустно смотреть на умирающие деревья, они прожили большую жизнь.

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  8. KathyAugust 8, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I've never seen a more beautiful pile of rocks and trees!

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  9. Marie LCAugust 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Very beautiful composition with a nice diagonal and colors. An image I like a lot.

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  10. VPAugust 8, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I am impressed by the amazing composition and by the depth of the colors.

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  11. Luis GomezAugust 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Awesome shot! Great light and composition in this image Doug. Really beautiful.

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  12. BirdmanAugust 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I know this area well.

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  13. LindaAugust 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Lovely collection of tangled wood, they look lovely against the colour of the stone :-)

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  14. donAugust 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I like the old, dead tree on these colorful rocks. You picked a good one to shoot.

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  15. London CallerAugust 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Really feels like England.
    New England is actually quite ancient?!

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  16. HarryAugust 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Interesting diagonal composition. I like the way the misty sky occupies the corner pointed to by the deadfall.

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  17. A.BarlowAugust 8, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Nice placement of the tree in the frame. Looks like a cool place to explore.

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  18. DomLOrthaAugust 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Great pov for a neat picture. Love the blur at the back! What a mood!
    Have a nice day.

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  19. ElettraAugust 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    image very special !!!!!!!!!

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  20. Martina EgliAugust 8, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    What a fabulous image - perspective and lighitng are perfect. I love the textures of the wood, brilliant work!

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  21. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Fantastic, Doug!

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  22. OKAugust 8, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    excellent composition, very nice!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    That's a beautiful, inspiring image!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  24. john4jackAugust 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    stunning!! superb foreground!!!!!!

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  25. AkaruiphotoAugust 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Big stones are rolling on the slope and it is not a very safe place. Very well composed.

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  26. ChelseaAugust 8, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    this is incredible. If this mix of textures, colors, and shapes, could turn into words it would be the most beautiful poem.

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  27. RandyAugust 8, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Looks like my kind of place. Lucky you.

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  28. RobAugust 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Awesome image and composition!

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  29. Ignacio SantanaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Vaya, Doug...un trabajo espectacular, el encuadre es ideal, los tonos y colores perfectos y el procesado magistral...me gusta mucho...enhorabuena, amigo mío!!!

    Un gran abrazo!!! ;)

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  30. NR | ExPla.netAugust 9, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I really like the tones on this photo from the rocks against the geenery. Love how you worded your text to go with the image.

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  31. rianAugust 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    a cruel fate for them.. they make for fine subjects though.. looks like an exciting place for us shutterbugs.. ;D

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  32. ChristopherAugust 10, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Great contrasting textures and colors. Love the strong diagonal too--excellent shot Doug!

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  33. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 10, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    There is so much to like about this photo, it's brilliant.

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  34. franzAugust 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    stunning clarity and sharpness, wonderful dof! what an atmosphere you captured here, doug! i'd like to set out on a walk along this shore at once ...

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