The Memorial Day weekend along Maine’s Midcoast was a mix of fog and sun, but like everyone else, my family and I took advantage of the holiday and enjoyed as much relaxing downtime as possible. Here are a few scenes that caught our eye…

May freedom ring from sea to shining sea...Old Glory at half-staff in honor of America's fallen heroes, Rockland Breakwater, May 30, 2011 (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

A stream of holiday foot traffic...Rockland Breakwater (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

A wall of fog intent on meeting a wall of granite...Rockland Breakwater (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Vacancies abound (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Stranded by the tide (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Saltwater juicy (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Vortex of seaweed (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Odds and ends huddled up (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Tidal pool accents (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

This is my rock...don't even think about it! (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

With a little imagination, one could say this fishing vessel was "flying" a lighthouse pennant depicting Rockland Breakwater Light (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

A wall of fog closes in on Owls Head Harbor (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Colorful contrasts...a Belted Galloway calf (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Do you mind? (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Bonding time (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Fast and not so fast (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Gems of the pasture (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Power and grace (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Lovable (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Ebb tide trails (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Placid...Marshall Point Lighthouse (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Golden glitter (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)

Let me down easy (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)


From sea to shining sea, indeed! Hi from San Diego! You two make me crazy! You have too much fun with those cameras!
There was a stargazing party on Friday night at Cabrillo National Monument (San Diego)–one of the perks of being a volunteer there–and we looked through giant telescopes at a star cluster and at Saturn. Wow! Its ring was so distinct! And, you MUST believe, many of us witnessed a falling star! (Not through telescope.)
Your images are wonderful! Love the “flying” pendant. Is saltwater juicy the real name of that green plant or is it a newborn, what we call, sea beet growing?
Let freedom ring!
I love your pictures all of them. Tide pools, cows, horses and donkeys my oh my. What a different angle of Marshal Point Light.
My goal this year was to see that the Indian Cemetery Veterans all had flags on their graves. They have never had flags before for Memorial day unless their families put one on. I complained to anyone who would listen to me for three years and we finally got it done. I have been so tickled I could just shout.
Keep sending me those beautiful pictures. Thank you both.
Wow! The pictures, as always, totally capture the essense and beauty of the Maine coastline. Thanks.
beautiful shots
Good to see you and the family, Bob, upon returning from my tour of duty at the lighthouse on Sunday. There You and Ann were, creating the beautiful photos I have just enjoyed. As always, THANK YOU.
Thank you for the beautiful photos
Thanks so much for the beautiful photos of one of my favorite lighthouses.Wayne&Gladys
HI BOB NICE PICTURE PRETTY NET, THANKS AGAIN