I was hiking on a short path (the Farley trail) at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm when this vista unfolded. This is the Little River, a short tidal inlet formed from the Merriland River and Branch Brook in Wells Maine. The meander of the river reaches out to the Atlantic Ocean (technically the Gulf of Maine here) and it’s bankful state at high tide nicely reflects the clouds that floated by on this summer day.
I used bracketed exposures processed with High Dynamic Range (HDR) software to add luminosity to the scene.
The reserve is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, a collaborative program designed to protect these vital natural resources.
Also nearby is the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, providing additional views of the extensive salt marshes in this area.
Dave Thompsen Photography 