A fogbow forms over the ocean and perfectly frames a bergy bit floating in the water below, as seen from the rugged cliffs of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. Quirpon Island was once known as the “Isle of Demons” by sailors in the 16th century, and was thought to be inhabited by devils and wild beasts thatContinue reading “Photo of the Week”
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Photo of the Week
“Ya know, I really thought that we’d see a fox on this trip,” I said to Amanda as we cruised the oceanfront parkway in Prince Edward Island National Park. After nearly two weeks on the island, we had yet to get a glimpse of the island’s official – and cutest – animal. We weren’t necessarilyContinue reading “Photo of the Week”
Photo of the Week
Ice coats rounded granite boulders along the rugged coast of Maine on a frigid evening in February. The night before was the coldest weather my Dad and I have ever camped in, with temperatures dipping close to -20 degrees Fahrenheit! Braving the winter weather has several advantages, though, including practically zero crowds and interesting photo-ops.Continue reading “Photo of the Week”
Photo of the Week
A crab takes its final rest on a patch of colorful seaweed in Maine’s Acadia National Park. Prints Available.
Photo of the Week
The sun begins to set over the green-gray North Atlantic Ocean, as seen from the hexagonal basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway. Legend has it that the Irish giant, Finn McCool, built the Causeway across the North Channel so that he could fight the Scottish giant, Benandonner. After building the causeway and coming face to faceContinue reading “Photo of the Week”
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The post-sunset glow illuminates the ripples of Cedar Creek as it flows towards the Pacific Ocean. Olympic National Park, Washington. Prints Available.
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A “tree” made of classic wooden lobster traps is decorated wit red hearts and buoys for Valentine’s Day along the coast of Maine. A stand-up paddleboarder can be seen in the background, donning a wetsuit and braving the cold winter weather.
Photo of the Week
Ice coats rounded granite boulders along the rugged coast of Maine on a frigid evening in February. The night before was the coldest weather my Dad and I have ever camped in, with temperatures dipping close to -20 degrees Fahrenheit! Braving the winter weather has several advantages, though, including practically zero crowds and interesting photo-ops.Continue reading “Photo of the Week”
Photo of the Week
Scenes like this, of a Christmas tree tucked away with lobster trap and buoys in a barn on the ocean, help make the holiday season on the coast of Maine a truly magical time of year. Prints Available.
Photo of the Week
Overcast days on the coast are perfect for wandering the shore in search of interesting colors, patterns, and textures to photograph. On this rainy day in Acadia National Park, I happily spent the afternoon doing just that, and this collection of kelp and stones was one of my favorite finds of the day. Prints Available.
Joey Priola Wilderness Photography 