6/4/20 Mere Point

We were fortunate a couple weeks ago to be able to pack up all of our stuff, including our office setups, and travel up to Maine for a change of scenery. We have been working from our temporary home for a while now, and are enjoying the variety of outdoor fun that can be had here.

To start things off I have a collection of photos from around Mere Point taken on our walks. With the late spring flowers blooming, tide pools teeming with life, and a beautiful sunset there was no shortage of subjects.

6/1/20 Iris

Today I have another quick one, some pictures of a bearded iris from our yard. This was a nice surprise given that we didn’t plant this, and it usually just looks like a bunch of plain green leaves. Recently though the one bud opened up to reveal this beauty. It also appears to be home to this little spider (click to view) , who was nice enough to pose for a picture.

5/31/20 Ashland Town Forest

Another weekend in quarantine, another walk through a new town forest. This time we headed to Ashland Town Forest. Though it didn’t look like much on Google Maps, we were pleasantly surprised at the size of it and the number of trails it boasted. In addition to some beautiful (and beautifully maintaned) trails, it also had a few surprises like a pair of old cars rusting away on the side of the trail. It was pretty interesting to see how the wildlife was slowly taking over the metal. It almost felt like they were melting into the landscape.

We also saw multiple painted rocks, messages of hope, and even a plastic dinosaur decorating the side of the trail. It was clear this place is well loved by those who come here often.

5/27/20 Nobscot Reservation

Another quick set of photos for today, this time from Nobscot Reservation. I was biking through the woods there recently when I saw that a stream I had visited a month earlier had changed quite a bit with the ferns now out in full force and the leaves on the trees. I decided to come back and grab a couple of photos. I’m also throwing in one shot of the irises in our back yard as a bonus!

Random May 2020 Photos

Today I have a bit of an eclectic mix of photos that I took during the month of May which I felt were worth sharing, but which didn’t feel like they stood alone.

Up first, we have some photos of a birthday flower arrangement that my wife put together. She always enjoys this kind of thing, and I thought these came out great.

Next, we have a collection of odds and ends. Everything from some pictures of a backyard fire and the stars, to a couple photos from a recent kayaking trip, and a sunset shot of the Foss Reservoir Dam. Enjoy!