Category: New England
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Mayflower II
The Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to North America. Built in England in 1956 using traditional methods and tools, this ship is 106 ft long, 25 ft wide, and weighs 236 tons. It’s berthed on the waterfront of Plymouth, Massachusetts, not far from the landing site Plymouth Rock.…
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Lone Dinghy
A solitary rowboat is moored on the dock at Mystic Seaport, in Mystic Connecticut. The grayness of the foggy morning is punctuated by the vibrant, creamy yellow of the dinghy’s interior. The waters of the Mystic River lie still. Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technique and an artistic…
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Colorful Connections
A vibrant color palette paints the foliage this autumn day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. A foot bridge spans the Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, offering a close-up view of the roiling waters of the Swift River below and connecting visitors to the Falls Pond trail loop. The walk on the loop trail is…
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Popham Beach Roses
Blue skies and sunshine liven the scene this early morning at Popham Beach in Phippsburg Maine. Beach roses (Rosa Rugosa) are a hardy flowering shrub that tolerates salt spray, so can often be seen along stretches of coastline. Fox Island, the nearest hill, is connected to the beach at low tide but becomes a proper…
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Sculling the Squamscott
Autumn paints the maples brilliant red, orange, and yellow in this scene along the Squamscott River in Exeter, New Hampshire. A rower propels his sculling boat around the curve of the river as mist rises over the water on this early morning in October. The path and waterfront wall are part of Swasey Parkway, a…
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Hampton Dunes
Walkers on Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, as seen from the dunes near the state park. The sun sets on this October day, casting it’s golden rays on the sands and beach grasses. The Hampton rock jetty extends into the water, echoing the slim gray clouds above it. Part of my photography portfolio, this image…
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