Awestruck By Crashing Waves

This breathtaking view is located at the most northwestern point on the continental United States—the Olympic Peninsula. The pounding waves and beauty of this place took my breath away. Take a listen, won’t you.

Sneak Preview - My Washington State Trip

Here’s a sneak preview of my current visit to the state of Washington. This view is near the Battery Kinzie at Fort Worden where the 1982 movie "An Officer and a Gentleman" was filmed. 

The tiny pipeline wave draws in the viewer, don't you think?

Maine's Ramshackled Beauty

There’s just something about the backdrop of autumn against dilapidated barns and other aging things. Perhaps it’s the contrast between weathered wood and vibrant colors. Whatever it is, these photos prove that such beauty is found in all sorts of places.

A basement window in need of repair

(downtown Damariscotta)

The roof may need new shingles,

but the rest of this Augusta structure appears rock solid.

One of my favorite photos from early autumn.

(between Augusta and Damariscotta)

Toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865),

President Abraham Lincoln designated Togus as

the site for the first veterans home in the United States.

Building #36 (above) was the original nurses quarters.

Weathered barn on South Belfast Avenue in Augusta

Peeling paint on the door adds a touch of

shabby chic to this brick-and-mortar renovation.

(Augusta-Windsor city line)