Whaleback Light

Whaleback Light

 

Whaleback Lighthouse

Fort Foster, Kittery, Maine

At the mouth of the Piscataqua River, sits the historic Whaleback Lighthouse, built in 1872 to replace the original light, heavily damaged by storms. It is built of granite, a stone quite common in New Hampshire and Maine, and is not painted. Some say this is the least glamorous of light houses but I actually love the way look as it compliments the natural beauty of the Northeastern Atlantic coast.

2014 Performing Images Photography by Pat Corlin

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After The Storm

After The Storm

New England takes another hit and it looks like possibly ten inches of snow predicted for tomorrow!

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Superstitious Sunset

Superstitious Sunset

 

“Superstitious Sunset”

Beautiful and breathtaking scenery, am I right?  This sunset was captured while driving on The Apache Trail. It was once used by the Apache Indians to travel through the mountains and then became a main trail for the stage coach. On our maps today, you will see it listed as “STATE ROUTE 88” and it winds it’s way for 40 miles through the Tonto Forest and the Superstition Mountains of the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

The guide books tell you it is a “must drive” journey, as you will see incredible, varied dessert and mountain terrain and drive right by the  impressive Theodore Roosevelt Lake and Hydroelectric Power Dam.  But do not be deceived! No matte what the guide books and tourists tell you it being “bumpy but doable” route,  you had best rent yourself a vehicle with sturdy tires accustomed to off road-ing!   A good … and I mean GOOD … LONG portion of this road is not paved, pitted with deep holes, very bumpy and often only wide enough for one car to pass. The pin turns can be very treacherous and high on mountainside cliffs that are without guard rails that are built to stop a car from careening to certain death if the driver isn’t paying full attention, at all times. Oh and did I mention to plan on taking nearly 4 hours to cross? It is longer than you think when you can only drive 15 miles an hour. To add to the danger there are NO street lights and it is really, and I mean REALLY dark up there! So be advised to make it a morning trip or at least be certain you are at the end of the journey by dusk. And watch out for animals! The Coyotes are plentiful and dash before your headlights and you never see them coming.

This all sounds like a lot of doom and gloom but I offer this advise only to help you to be prepared so that you can actually enjoy the stunning beauty of this drive.  Take my advice and rent the jeep and it absolutely is a “must drive” adventure, you won’t be sorry!

Shootin’ Thah Sugah

Shootin’ Thah Sugah

It is late Autumn in New Hampshire and the peak foliage has passed. The colors are fading and the leaves are dropping and so we begin to ask, what shall we photograph now?!!

It is actually a fantastic time to photograph New England! That which was once obscured by dense foliage is no longer!  The  beautiful barns, covered bridges and rustic structures in the rural regions are much more visible now!

We have an entirely different view of … well … EVERYTHING!  So grab your cameras and your Photo Buddies and get out there and SHOOT!

Abandoned Sugar House on Route 9 in the town of Stoddard, New Hampshire in the beautiful  Monadnock Region.

With Chris Keeley of http://www.ChrisKeeleyPhoto.com

2013 Performing Images Photography by Pat Corlin

All Rights Reserved www.PatCorlinPhotography.com

Image Capture Info:

Date 10-19-13 Location: Stoddard, New Hampshire

Camera Nikon D3s

Lens Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8

Focal Length 70mm

Exposure 1/180 sec; f2.8; EV 0; ISO 1600

Manual; Pattern Metering

Processing: LR4; PS6; Color Efex Pro 4