Thursday, October 24, 2024

9/1/2024 - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Post 9

This is the ninth and final of several posts as the blooms were simply amazing when we were there!  We weren't sure how nice the day was going to be because it was very hazy with heavy cloud cover when we left the hotel.  By the time we got to the gardens and through the gates, most of the clouds were gone.  It turned out to be a beautiful day!

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/vintages.timing.attainable
Site Notes: A very large portion of the grounds are fully accessible.  Some of the trails would be accessible if your scooter can handle rough terrain though they do have signs stating where not to go on wheels.

Time: 11:55; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:56; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:01; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:06; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:07; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:09; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:15; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Don't forget to knock, the fairies don't like you to enter unannounced!

Time: 12:20; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: A compilation of 3 photos

Time: 12:35; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:38; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: I was excited to learn they had a waterfall.  A lot of anticipation and walking for a tiny little man-made waterfall...

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

9/1/2024 - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Post 8

This is the eighth of several posts as the blooms were simply amazing when we were there!  We weren't sure how nice the day was going to be because it was very hazy with heavy cloud cover when we left the hotel.  By the time we got to the gardens and through the gates, most of the clouds were gone.  It turned out to be a beautiful day!

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/vintages.timing.attainable
Site Notes: A very large portion of the grounds are fully accessible.  Some of the trails would be accessible if your scooter can handle rough terrain though they do have signs stating where not to go on wheels.

Time: 11:39; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:39; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: The same photo as the last, zoomed in taking advantage of the high resolution of the camera

Time: 11:40; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:40; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: My wife thought this may have been the inspiration for the Simpson's hair...

Time: 11:41; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:41; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: A compilation of 3 photos...

Time: 11:42; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:43; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Looking at these gave us the impression of something soft that Smurfs would bounce down...

Time: 11:43; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:43; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Another where I've taken advantage of the high resolution of the camera.

Time: 11:50; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:52; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:52; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:53; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:54; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Monday, October 21, 2024

9/1/2024 - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Post 7

This is the seventh of several posts as the blooms were simply amazing when we were there!  We weren't sure how nice the day was going to be because it was very hazy with heavy cloud cover when we left the hotel.  By the time we got to the gardens and through the gates, most of the clouds were gone.  It turned out to be a beautiful day!

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/vintages.timing.attainable
Site Notes: A very large portion of the grounds are fully accessible.  Some of the trails would be accessible if your scooter can handle rough terrain though they do have signs stating where not to go on wheels.

Time: 11:16; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:17; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:17; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:18; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:19; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: I loved the angle but I'm now thinking I should have done a long exposure...

Time: 11:20; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:20; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:21; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:21; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:29; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:32; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:36; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:37; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:37; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:39; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Sunday, October 20, 2024

9/1/2024 - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Post 6

This is the sixth of several posts as the blooms were simply amazing when we were there!  We weren't sure how nice the day was going to be because it was very hazy with heavy cloud cover when we left the hotel.  By the time we got to the gardens and through the gates, most of the clouds were gone.  It turned out to be a beautiful day!

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/vintages.timing.attainable
Site Notes: A very large portion of the grounds are fully accessible.  Some of the trails would be accessible if your scooter can handle rough terrain though they do have signs stating where not to go on wheels.

Time: 11:00; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:01; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:01; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:01; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:02; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:03; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:03; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:04; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:07; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:10; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:10; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:11; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:13; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:13; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 11:14; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S