9/3/2024 - Boothbay Harbor, Harbor Tour

We decided to take a tour of the harbor because it was a beautiful day.  A very enjoyable ride and a great captain on Cap'n Fish's Cruises.  My only complaint had nothing to do with the cruise.  Though it was a very bright and warm day, once we got out to the middle of the harbor it was a bit chilly.  So, if you decide to take the tour bring a jacket!

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/reclusive.recent.downstream
Site Notes: I am not positive, but I believe the tour is fully accessible.

Time: 13:21; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 470mm

Time: 13:23; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 350mm

Time: 13:24; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:24; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: This is the lighthouse I've taken pictures of from the balcony.

Time: 13:26; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:28; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 380mm

Time: 13:31; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:34; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 430mm

Time: 13:36; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:37; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:49; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: The captain spun the boat around a couple times so that everyone could get a glimpse of the harbor seals.  My first time seeing them!

Time: 13:49; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: According to the captain, they float on their back when they get a large fish.

Time: 13:50; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:50; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:52; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 13:56; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:06; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: My second picture of a bald eagle!  The first was completely out of focus, even this isn't all that great but not bad for a quick spin around on a moving boat...

Time: 14:12; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:25; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: This lighthouse is the highest coastal lighthouse in the US.  On a clear night, you can see it's light from more than 25 miles away!

Time: 14:26; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:30; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 320mm
Note: My first time seeing dolphins!  A small pod of harbor dolphins.

Time: 14:31; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:32; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: The damage is leftover from the strong storms of last winter.  Getting approved supplies for these buildings is apparently difficult.  Transporting them is also not easy...

Time: 14:35; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 180mm

Time: 14:45; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:50; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:51; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: This is actually a tour boat that I had considered going on until I saw this.  I can't see spending $50 per person just to be crammed onto the roof.

Time: 14:51; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 14:53; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

9/2/2204 - Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

We made a trip over to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse as my wife loves them.  Some really beautiful views!  If you decide to go up the tower, please note that it is a really tight space.  You must come down backwards as there is no way to turn around and going forward is not safe.  The first few steps are completely blind but the view from the tower is very nice indeed...

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/fruity.hide.foreground

Site Notes: The grounds are fully accessible though you may need something that can grass that can be a little rough.

Time: 11:22; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 24mm

Time: 11:28; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 70mm

Time: 11:29; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 52mm

Time: 11:40; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 24mm
Note: 4 photos were taken but only 3 were needed for this amazing view!

Time: 11:33; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 11:36; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 180mm

Time: 11:44; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 56mm

Time: 11:46; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 48mm

Time: 11:49; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 52mm
Note: I prefer the look of this one in black and white as it seems to bring out the lines a bit better.

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

Time: 11:56; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 25mm

Time: 11:58; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 63mm

Time: 11:59; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 26.5mm

Time: 12:31; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 55mm

9/2/2024 - Boothbay Harbor, Topside Inn

A couple more shots from the balcony of our room.  The lighthouse in the first photo is over a mile away and I did some cropping to remove a boat that was coming in.  I am really excited for the future photos of this lens (Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR).

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/assess.interactive.commissions
Site Notes: There are several accessible rooms and some great views on the lawn behind the inn that are easy to get to.  If you aren't going to stay at the inn, visit their bar to provide support to this wonderful establishment.

Time: 07:30; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Time: 19:14; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 24mm

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...