Frecnhman's Bay from Cadillac Mountain 2

Overlooking Frenchman's Bay in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain

The sun rises above Frenchman's Bay in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Frecnhman's Bay from Cadillac Mountain

Overlooking Frenchman's Bay in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Country's First Light

It is believed by the throngs of tourists that flock to Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in Maine every morning that because of its eastern location and high altitude that is the first place in the country to see the sun rise. I don't know if that is true or not but I do know that it happens pretty early. And that even though I wasn't blessed with the best sky on this morning that is pretty magnificent.

Dawn on Cadillac Mountain

Just before sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Rock and Pines of Acadia

Another taken on the Park Loop Road along the rocky coast of Acadia National Park.

Boulder Beach in Morning Light

In Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine there is a beach along the coast consisting of these wonderfully round boulders. It was an overcast morning and the mountains were covered in fog so I headed down the Park Loop Road and hoped for the best. I reached this beach and despite the gray skies I began the very slow, careful trek across these very slippery boulders towards the sea. After 15 minutes I finally reached the waterline. As I was setting up my tripod I was blessed as the sky opened and my efforts were rewarded as the rocky coast was suddenly bathed in this glorious light. I was overcame with a sense of gratiude for the opportunities I have had to experience the beauty of nature. What a lucky man I am.

Stand Alone

Its easy to stand with the crowd. It takes courage to stand alone.

Sunset at the Ledges

The Ledges in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.

An Evening on the Rocks

This was taken on the banks of the Chagrin River in Gates Mills, Ohio on a gorgeous spring evening.

An Evening Riverside

This was taken on the banks of the Chagrin River in Gates Mills, Ohio on a gorgeous spring evening.

Autumn at Squire's Castle 1

Squire's Castle in the North Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.

The Light is Always On B&W

I thought I would try a previous shot in black and white. I'm not sure which one I like better.

Drama Over Lake Erie

This was taken at Headlands Beach on Lake Erie. I was moved by the dramatic look of the sky. It only lasted a moment. But in that moment I was reminded of the sheer beauty that you can find in this world if you just look.

Clinging Water

There was dense fog this morning that had just burned off but left behind left behind a layer of very thick dew. This is a close up of the remaining water droplets clining to the tall grasses.

Stepping Stones