Ogunquit, Maine - Something I saw

I'll start off this series of posts with the following pictures, which didn't seem to fit any of the categories that follow, but were interesting shots I found on this trip.

Ogunquit, Maine - Along the Marginal Way

One thing that makes the Ogunquit area special, is the walking path called the "Marginal Way". It is a 1.25-mile long path that borders the ocean, starting about a 1/4 mile from the beach, and ends at a place called Perkins Cove. It was created over 100 years ago, with the help of all of the property owners along the coast, giving up the first so many feet of their property. Can you imagine that happening in today's time? The walking path is bordered by both hotels, private residences, and of course Maine's famous rocky coast.

In the background of the photo below, you can see the main beach area. This shot was taken close to high tide, so there is very little beach area.

As you walk along the path, you are free to venture off and climb the rocks at many points. You may be able to notice the man standing on the outcropping of rocks, about the middle of the picture.

In the background of the shot below, is a good idea of what the main beach looks like at low tide, and in this case, about 5:30am.

All along the path, there are resting points with benches, usually located at some of the best viewing spots, such as this one.

Ogunquit, Maine - Sunrises & Sunsets

The trip provided some amazing picture opportunities. Being on the Atlantic, I had a great view of the sunrise each morning, however, it required that I get up at 5am each morning. As much as I wanted to sleep, these shots below just can not be taken at any other time in the day.

The shot below was a 30second exposure, which creates an almost fog like look to the water.

The sky on our first night there was an amazing pink color, as seen below.

The best sunrise of the trip, with just that perfect amount of clouds in the sky.

Ogunquit, Maine - Perkins Cove part1

Perkins Cove is at the southern end of the Town of Ogunquit. The cove has places to eat, stroll, and shop, as well as amazing photo ops. Chrissy wanted a shot of the bird house below. I love how the bird has to enter the house through Sylvester's mouth.

Ogunquit, Maine - Perkins Cove part2

Here are some additional shots of the Perkins Cove area. The cove is an active Lobster fishing port and also a tourist stop. Almost all of the small buildings in the port have been turned into mom & pop like art galleries, pottery, jewelry, and souvenir shops.

Ogunquit, Maine - Gardens and landscapes

Here is a brief selection of a few of the gardens and flowers I shot while in Ogunquit, ME.