Tag Archives: photography

October 6, 2014 · 5:35 am

Saying Goodbye to Bar Harbor and the MS Maasdam

Departing Bar Harbor

Our departure from Bar Harbor took place late afternoon with the sun in our eyes as we looked back toward shore. As such the lighting was far from optimal for most shots. But you know what the say — when life hands you chicken guano, make chicken salad. Or is that something about lemons and lemonade? I get these things mixed up sometimes.

Departing Bar Harbor

At any rate I made the best I could of a bad situation, even resorting to some Black & White conversions to take advantage of the lighting in my favor. Hope you enjoy the slide show:

Departing Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Harbor,_Maine
Mount Desert Island: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Desert_Island
Acadia National Park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acadia_National_Park
Frenchman Bay: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frenchman_Bay
Egg Rock Lighthouse: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_Rock_Light_%28Maine%29

1 Comment

Filed under Photography, R. Doug Wicker, travel

Tagged as Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, photography, R. Doug Wicker, travel, Ursula Wicker

October 3, 2014 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — The Franklin Mountains Shrouded in Fog

Franklin Mountains

El Paso may be in the desert, but rain and mist make a welcome appearance now and again. This past August and September saw more than our normal share of rain, mist, and beautiful fog-shrouded mountains — in this case the Franklin Mountains that divide the city of El Paso.

Franklin Mountains

When clouds top the Franklins I enjoy grabbing the camera and snapping a few shots. The novelty never wears thin as I stand in my front yard or on a nearby street to capture the scene.

Franklin Mountains

If the winds are just right the mist will flow down the slopes with a dynamic cascading effect that is absolutely stunning.

Franklin Mountains

On this particular day late last month Ursula and I were off to photograph a new listing (Ursula is, after all, a REALTOR®, and I am her chief photographer and brochure designer). After a stop along the way to capture closeups of the fog, I took advantage of the huge backyard of her current listing to piece together some stunning panoramic images of the Franklins suspended beneath a low ceiling.

Franklin Mountains

Today I thought I would share with you the results of that day. I hope you enjoy them.

Franklin Mountains

1 Comment

Filed under Fun Photo Friday, Photography, R. Doug Wicker

Tagged as El Paso, Franklin Mountains, Fun Photo Friday, photography, R. Doug Wicker

September 26, 2014 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — Out and About Bar Harbor Part 2

Testa’s — A Great Place for Lobster

Monday will conclude not only our visit to Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park, it will also conclude our look at this particular Holland America cruise aboard the MS Maasdam. I hope you’ve enjoyed our journey from Montreal.

It’s a TRAP!

In today’s series you’ll see not only Bar Harbor and Acadia, you’ll find a new subject — Egg Rock Light — a lighthouse we encountered on our departure from Frenchman Bay and our turn south for Boston.