"Raining" pink splendor down over Penobscot Bay (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
The winter months of December 2010 and January 2011 have come and gone with their fair share of cold, snow and frosty scenes along coastal Maine.
Many wintertime images have already been depicted in some of the “Moments in Maine” features that have appeared in weeks past, but a number of others, though not featured, were not “left out in the cold.”
From sunrise to sunset and snow to coastal Maine traditions, Ann-Marie and I hope you enjoy this random selection of photos from December and January that reveal a slice of coastal Maine.
The majesty of Downeast where breathtaking and a connection to the sea are interwoven in places like Southwest Harbor (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
A French-made treasure still shines bright at Fort Point Light in Stockton Springs (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
A colorful bunch just hanging around (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Stop in for a bite to eat...Archie Wallace Groceries and Provisions in Friendship (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Stillness as a new day dawns...City of Rockland fish pier (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Winter shows a lack of manners, seemingly sticking its icy "tongue" out for all to see at Fort Point State Park (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
A magical place...Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Regal at all times of the year...Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Buoys and more buoys...Cape Neddick Lobster Pound (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
C'mon guys, you didn't save me a seat! (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Lowering the ceiling on Penobscot Bay in style (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Winter's icy grip has frozen the shimmer of elegance at places like Marshall Point Light (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Distinct lines are drawn where land meets sea (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Bearing the scars of service at sea (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
A steely dawn breaks over Penobscot Bay (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Only in Maine! (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Whipping winds carved a dip out of winter's "snow cone" (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Frosty evidence that the wind was riding the "waves" of a snow drift (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Placid (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Contrasts (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Picked clean (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Piercing wintertime with a gleam of warmth...Bass Harbor Light (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Aspirations on ice (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
A wealth of tradition...Friendship Harbor (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
The last dance of a day spent...Rockland Harbor (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Colors running before the night (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
TYPICAL OF THE ARTISTIC ABILITY OF YOUR WORK BOB.
You have both been blessed with a gift. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Bob & Ann,
Very nice pictures! You both captured the real Maine winter in all the pictures! It is what makes Maine unique!
Loved the Maine photos!
Clay and Nancy
Wonderful! I especially love the lobster buoys in the snow — a classic.
THE ONE TOWER , LOOKS LIKE RACE POINT , COPE CODE .JUST WONDERFUL. THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU NORMAN POINDEXTER
It is hard to pick a favorite with so many great photos as they all have someting special. The one of the fishpier at sun rise titled “Stillness as a new day dawns” is spectacular. The one that I keep looking at, though, is the lone fishing boat titled “Placid”. It pulls the viewer in. It is amazing how one small element in a picture, in this case, the lone light on the shore, really makes it work.
Great pictures and thank you for sharing.
Bob & Ann-Marie;
Hard as it may seem, you MAY have outdone yourselves in this series! They are wondersful and artfully titled too!
I particuarly loved the ’sculpted’ snow and the bouy pictures.
Thanks again for sharing Maine with those of us unfortunate enough NOT to live there………….. or to have your ‘eye’.
Al Smith
Great photos. Especially liked the one with the clam – appears it is calling out “Does anyone have an extra blanket?”
Bob & Ann,
As always, photo contest-winning pics – right in my “backyard”!
I have personally known only of two others who so appreciated and valued where he/she lives. One in Wales in the dearest little village, living in the former Mill House. The other, my father, in Ohio. Though few images were taken by camera, their minds and hearts are/were full of the glories of every season.
Impressive and beautiful, Bob and Marie.
Amazing collection depicting the culture with pristine clarity
Absolutely stunning photos….wow! Reminds me my homeland in S/W Nova Scotia. Thanks for sharing such wonderful memories!
Josette
Capturing some real goodies here with the M/M Trapani talent!
Bob and Ann-Marie,
Great images, once again! I especially like Nubble Light and the buoys in snow! Thanks again for sharing such beautiful work!
Vince
Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.
As ususal, you both never cease to amaze me with your photographic talents. Loved the one of cape Neddick with the seagulls. Thanks for sharing. marla
Once again, you remind me I am still on the wrong coast. If you only knew how you make my heart sigh when I see your pictures. Thank you Ann-Marie for the Placid lobstah boat. It made me smell the salt in the air with a whiff of herring bait drifting by.