New England Aster

It's late summer, and the asters are in bloom.

Kennebago River

In this part of the state, we are well watered. Big lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Here's one of them. From the same area,but downstream of the video I posted.

Richardson Lake

Wild. Pretty much describes Richardson Lake,part of the Rangeley Lakes Region here in Maine.

It's long (over 14 miles) and pushes 1 1/2 miles wide. Save for a few seasonal camps and Upper Dam, there's not much on it, except trees,moose and loons.

The lakes are full, it looks more like spring, thanks to a summer of rain. Usually by this time of year, the shorelines are exposed ,grass, rocks, some driftwood, and you can walk for miles without getting your feet wet. 

The Traveler & Katahdin

Two of the big mountains in the Park, The Traveler, Maine's highest volcanic mountain, and Katahdin in the background.

Baxter State Park

Here's a small sample from my trip. We stayed at South Branch Pond Campground, a long trip to make. It's still another 1 1/2 hours to get there once you cross the gatehouse at Togue Pond. 

A note on cameras. My primary camera was a Nikon D80 with a 24-85 mm lens. I also had a longer lens but didn't use it this time. I also had a Nikon P5100 and a Panasonic DMC-LX2. 

The photographs are much better in life than here, and that is deliberate.

Howe Brook

Home.

Home from Baxter.

Followed the Big Dipper northward, ok I didn't, I went in the day, but it sounds nice. Rain,cold and sunshine. It has got to be one of the most beautiful parts of the state, in a state that always gives more than you expect.

More photos to follow, still unpacking and trying to make sense of the clutter.

North bound

Next week, I'm off to Baxter State Park, so there will be more coming in the next few weeks, then again in September, when I' off to there again.

Sun and fog, a glorious combination.

Up close.

Black -eyed Susan

Sugar maple.

Sunrises

For a wet summer, we've had some really good sunrises.