Fall in the Garden...5 days later, Westbrook, Maine

Shot the same spot in the garden 5 days later, goodbye red!  Soon the snow will cover all. 

Limington Bog, Maine

Stopped off at my favorite bog to see the fall changes today.  Picked up some Honey Crisp apples, cider and squash at Brackett's Orchard, ahh fall in Maine!  Maybe some snow tonight?

Time Take Down, Biddeford, Maine

We helped our dear friend Amy Stacey Curtis (and Bill) take down her Time installation show at the Pepperell Mill in Biddeford today.  Here's Amy with a piece of one of the walls, now removed.  Hope you had a chance to see her show and her drawings now at June Fitzpatrick's High Street Gallery for another two weeks.

http://www.amystaceycurtis.com/

Rt 77 and Sawyer, Scarborough, Maine

Still sick, not getting out for photos, posting this one from last week of the marsh.  This will be a painting too.

Fall in the Garden, Westbrook, Maine

A beautiful warm fall day, took a stroll in the garden.  The red shrub is Fothergilla Major and this view is from the back deck down the path to the blue stone patio.  Looks like there's some raking to do, but today the fallen leaves looked beautiful right where they were.

Homeless Pumpkins, Portland, Maine

OK, it's the Monday before Halloween and all these pumpkins are still homeless.  Something must be done to save these guys from a lonely Halloween...

Saco Island, Saco, Maine

Still under the weather, so no photos the last couple of days, but I wanted to post this one from last weekend.  This was shot from Biddeford on a beautiful October day.  I loved the deep blue of the water and the yellow of the canopies on the mill.

Fall Window View, Westbrook, Maine

At home fighting a sinus infection and enjoying the fall colors out the window.  This is a beautiful Stewartia tree from the living room window in a small garden beside our house.  I love Stewartia, beautiful white flowers most of the summer, interesting peeling bark, small upright habit, great fall color.  It is not too commonly used here in Maine, this one is from O'Donals Nursery and has been happy in this small, sheltered side garden for 18 years.  Spending some down time watching old movies on TCM and catching up on some shows on the DVR with lots of green tea.

Rt 77 & Sawyer, Scarborough, Maine

Went out to paint today with a friend but the wind was gusting over 30 mph, so we decided to spend the day taking photos instead.  This is a favorite spot to paint at the Rachel Carson preserve on Sawyer Road.  The marsh has really started to turn the great fall colors.  Maybe first hard frost tonight.

Scarborough, Maine

Came upon these birds on the wires in the Scarborough Industrial Park while out shooting pics tonight.

Cape Porpoise, Maine

Beautiful light on Goat Island Light House tonight from Cape Porpoise and some fish chowder.  Perfect!

Portland, Maine 10-14-10

Another pic from yesterday afternoon in Portland, always have loved the view of the buildings at the top of Forest Ave.  The light is red and I'm taking a picture from my car, don't arrest me bro...

Pine Point, Scarborough, Maine

Painted at Pine Point today, the sky was intense and wild with a Northeaster expected tomorrow. 

Hendricks Head, Southport, Maine

Painted at Hendricks Head today, the water reminded me of the mineral pools at Yellowstone, clear and green.  MAINE!  Very windy, high fifties, cold!

Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, Maine

Painted at Goose Rocks Beach today with friends.  Quite windy and cool, but a beautiful day, this is my favorite time in Maine!

Scarborough Marsh, Maine

Painted at the Scarborough Marsh today, beautiful day, very windy and pretty cool.  High tide.

Back Cove, Portland, Maine

Little lonely puffy cloud on Back Cove today, beautiful sunny October day!

"Time" Amy Stacey Curtis, Pepperell Mill, Biddeford, Maine

I was a docent at the opening of Amy Stacey Curtis's biennial exhibition "Time" at the Pepperell Mill in Biddeford today.  Hope you get a chance to visit the exhibit through Oct 28. 

http://amystaceycurtis.com/time.html

Back Cove, Portland, Maine

Evening on Back Cove tonight.  I've been too busy this week to post pics, but back on track now!  Hope to catch some beauties in these great October days in Maine.

October Annuals, Westbrook, Maine

The mid season planted annuals look great even into October on the deck with our rock collection.  Who needs mums?

Commercial Street, Portland, Maine

Cruise ship in Portland today, lots of people checking out the city.

Back Cove, Portland, Maine

Turned a little cloudy today on Back Cove, love it at low tide. 

Cape Porpoise, Maine

Sunset and dinner tonight from Cape Porpoise.  Walked the beach at Biddeford Pool, beautiful waves and dry cool breezes.

10/1/10 Roaring Brook, Katahdin Lake Trail, Baxter State Park, Maine

Hiked out from Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps in the pouring rain today.  I was there for a five day painting trip, got one partial sunny day and sunset and one beautiful clear early morning on the lake.  Was able to deliver seven paintings to North Light Gallery in Millinocket.  Who's in charge of the weather?  I want to talk to them!