bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Bog transition The end of winter on a Maine bog is highlighted from an April sunset. White turns to brown and snow is now just liquid water.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Sunset on the bog The sunset highlights the most interesting tree trunk in the bog.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Moon in the Maine woods Toward the end of an early spring day, the pre-eclipse moon rises above the beaver bog. The subtle reflection of the setting sun on the tree trunks made this one special for me.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Wandering tracks Wandering through the back woods last week; the lack of regular snowfall allows numerous tracks to accumulate.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotographySmithField Plantation Plantation bog Looking across the small swampy, boggy portion of the Smithfield Plantation conservation area. The colors and textures provide endless wonder.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Wall of green at the bog line Meandering along the bog’s “shoreline” brings us to a stand of evergreens.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Bog patrol to the other side Sitting on the edge of the bog with a low December sun filtering through the woods behind us. There is liquid water but it is cold out here.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Wintertime bog patrol This past week included visits to the beaver bog when there was some sunlight; snowfall so far this year is just below the level requiring snow shoes.
bogsMainemaine woodsphotography Frozen in time This bog water is frozen solid but looks fluid; branches, grasses, leaves, and air bubbles are captured during this week.