Me and my boy Jack (8) photographing Lupine in Acadia
It’s that time again. Time to reflect on another year spent making photographs and telling stories about family, friends and the landscape here in Maine. As always, during the past twelve months I had the good fortune to be able to spend some quality family time enjoying Acadia National Park, but we also got ourselves a new puppy this winter. I mention this because as regular readers of this blog will know, the puppy has absolutely captured our hearts (and time), and I haven’t been out with the camera much since the fall.
Much of my photography activity this year was spent exploring and experimenting with black and white imagery, though for this post, I’m only going to include twelve of my favorite color photographs. Maybe I’ll do another favorites post after the turn of the year, this time with black and whites only.
* I added the black and white favorites from 2012 post here: https://storiesfromhome.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/i-fell-in-love/
Anyhoo… if interested in seeing more of my work, check out my “official” site at Acadia and Beyond. Thanks to all of you who spent time reading and commenting here on the blog this past year. I’ve enjoyed “getting to know you” and look forward to what will hopefully be a peaceful and safe 2013. Happy holidays to you and yours, and best wishes for a wonderful New Year!
An icy morning spent at Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park
Frigid temperatures in Acadia
Acadia wave and shoreline
Schoodic – the quieter part of Acadia National Park
Portland Head Light pre-dawn as a storm moves through
June Lupine in Acadia National Park
The night sky from Sand Beach, Acadia National Park
Stormy morning at Otter Cliffs, Acadia National Park
Raven’s Nest sunset on the Schoodic Penninsula, Acadia National Park
Otter Cliffs sunrise, Acadia National Park
Fall sunrise from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
And finally, our baby… Oliver
Stories from home 
Beautiful Captures – thanks for sharing! Have a Great One!
Thank you. It’s always good to look back at the year… and my reflection always seems to be in pictures.
Fantastic reflection on a great year of beautiful photographs.
Thanks Mark… much appreciated.
Excellent as ever.
Much appreciated. I had fun looking back through the year’s archives.
Thank you for the beautiful gift of your photography, such a lovely way to end the year. We are so happy to have found your blog, and look forward to more beauty in 2013. All the best to you and your family.
Thank you and you are very welcome. Best wishes to you and yours too.
You’re an artist David. Wonderful work. Happy holidays.
Thanks Ed. Happy holidays to you and yours too.
If our government weren’t broke, it could make you the visual poet laureate of Acadia National Park.
Thanks Steve… I appreciate the kind words.
i love them all 🙂
Thanks Gail!
This post reminds me that it was just over a year ago that I became introduced to your blog. I’ve enjoyed your photographs so much over the course of this year, and even more so now that I’m no longer living in Bar Harbor. Thank you for a wonderful year in photographs and stories. Happy Holidays to you and yours David!
Carol… you are very welcome, and thank you for sharing your blog from Acadia this past year too. I always looked forward to your posts and your wonderful photographs. Happy holidays.
I think I may have been with you through the entire year, David…they were all familiar to my adoring eyes (except the last of your pup)…it has been such a pleasure, truly, visiting with you through the year…thank you for sharing as you do. 🙂
Scott… you are very welcome and thank you for the support. Best wishes for a happy holiday and a wonderful New Year.
You’re most welcome, David…and thank you for the holiday wishes…I hope the same for you and yours….
Some beautiful shots 🙂 (I’m going through Jim Goldstein’s “best photos” post and TRYING to visit everyone)
Thanks for stopping by Chris. Jim does such a great job with this project. I always enjoy participating. There is some awesome work on display again this year, so I’m sure you will have plenty to keep you busy over the next few days!
oooooo Such yummy eye candy in here – I particularly love the Otter Cliffs sunrise. Congrats on a great year!
Visiting from Best Photos of 2012 by JMG-Galleries Blog Readers
Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words. Otter Cliffs is my favorite place to be (and photograph), so it was great to be there with good light.
Beautiful landscapes, very classical with rocks in the foreground. But my favorite is Oliver, this one made me smile and just think of fun and playing outside.
Thank you Iza. Lately I’ve been photographing nothing but Oliver. He’s such a good boy.
Outstanding work. I especially love the photos with the stones on the beaches.
Thank you. Acadia is such a beautiful ans willing subject… can’t go wrong there!
I believe I really will have to give serious consideration to making a visit to this place with my own camera.
You make it look well worth the hassle.
Maine (and Acadia) is a beautiful part of the world!
Wonderful work David. Congratulations on what was obviously a very successful 2012. I’m going to look forward to that series of black and whites you’ve promised. All the best in 2013.
Thanks Tim. I always look forward to this wonderful curation project by Jim. I always appreciate the opportunity to check out the really impressive work on display. I’m working on my black and white favorites post… just as with your wonderful work, some of my favorite images from 2012 ended up in that medium. Stay tuned!
Really nice images , have a wonderful 2013
Thank you… I appreciate the kind words. Best wishes to you for an excellent 2013 too.
Really lovely images – thank you for these. Happy New Year to you & yours as well
Thanks. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving the kind words. Happy New Year!
Beautiful images! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks David… I appreciate the kind words.
Great Images! Looking forward to visiting next year.
Thanks. Have a great visit!