A Day on Long Island in Maine

I took a break from editing photos and took more on Long Island, near Blue Hill. Our captain, and good friend, Steve took us all the way around Mount Desert Island. It was my first time completing the circle and going under the Trenton Bridge.

There are lots of small, uninhabited islands off the coast of Maine to explore and look for sea glass and other treasures. We were invited by a group of friends to go to Long Island off the coast of Blue Hill. Our three hour tour, which was closer to five hours, started out of Northeast Harbor, then headed towards Bernard and by the Bass Harbor Lighthouse.

Bass Harbor

There is a large lobster fishing community operating out of Bass Harbor and it tends to be less touristy than the rest of the island. The exception is the lighthouse, which is usually busy. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine and this time of year there you need to get there early to find your spot! One morning we went for moonset, rather than sunset and we were basically alone.

Long Island

Long Island has a nice beach called Fogg Cove where we did find some treasures: a heart shaped rock, a sand dollar, and a piece of white sea glass. We anchored off the beach and took turns coming ashore in an inflatable raft, that is safe for up to 350 lbs per trip, and which we doubled and managed to stay mostly dry.

Time Lapse at Long Island

I spent most of my time setting up a time lapse of the tide coming in to cover a small sand bar. On the way back, we decided to make the loop and circle the island of Mount Desert. We went under the Trenton Bridge, past the cruise ships anchored off Bar Harbor, then followed the Park Loop Road around to Seal Harbor. We cruised past the beautiful summer cottages, took a quick stop to watch the sailing races, then back to the Fleet.

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Liz Atterbury

Liz Atterbury has an extensive portfolio of landscape, travel, and fine art photography. In addition, she works with commercial clients for their marketing needs, including product and service photography, website design, and brochure layouts. Her new venture, DOG GONE PHOTO, captures the action of sporting and hunting dogs either in the field or at a competition.