New Arrivals
Mist on the Mountain
You never know what kind of weather you will get on the Dolly Sods mountains, this mist rolled in, softening the evening light and obscuring the path in the distance. The Dolly Sods Wilderness is located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia and is part of the Monongahela National Forest.
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Sunset casts a warm glow over the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse as it sits perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the rocky granite shores of Acadia National Park’s Mount Desert Island in Maine. The lighthouse dates to 1855 and is currently the private residence of a local Coast Guard employee. We didn’t abandon our spot to capture this beautiful sunset shot until after four hours when the tide rose around our ankles.
Gloucester Eastern Point Lighthouse
Gloucester Eastern Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Ann, in northeastern Massachusetts. It stands perched on the rocks, keeping watch over the oldest seaport in America. Since 1616, the harbor has supported fishermen, whalers, and traders. Built in 1890, the current lighthouse stands 36 feet high.
Portland Head Lighthouse
Portland Head Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. It was completed in 1791 and stands on the tip of Cape Elizabeth at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor. What makes this view especially unique are the rocks that look like petrified wood. They are actually made up of quartzite and dark grey phyllite in alternating layers.
Sunrise Beckons
The sun boldly makes its entrance with bright streaks of color, drawing the fishermen out to explore the calm water surrounding the coastal village harbor of Rockport, Massachusetts. The water is so smooth it appears to be a glass mirror beneath the anchored boats.
West Virginia's Grist Mill
Nothing is more iconic fall in West Virginia than the Glade Creek Grist Mill nestled between towering mountains at Babcock State Park. This rustic mill is still operational certain weekends during the year. It is always a challenge to get fall photos with a nice amount of water flower over the rocks.
Acadian Cliffs
This rugged stretch of Maine coast has it all, precipitous granite cliffs rising up from a windswept rocky strewn shore, craggy evergreens , and an ebbing surf. As we ventured out to this remote spot, there were three other photographers and to our surprise, one was someone we knew from our home town.
Autumn Mountain
The coming of Autumn at Dolly Sods brings wild blueberry and huckleberry bushes alive with color, becoming more vibrant when backlit by the beautiful pallet of sunset. The Dolly Sods Wilderness is located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia and is part of the Monongahela National Forest. It is known for expanses of sphagnum bog, heath shrubs and stunted red spruce.
Autumn Wilderness
Autumn colors paint the fields of gold-tipped grasses and rugged trees while the intense colors of the changing sky are reflected like mirrors off the pools of scattered water. All is quiet, and still, and beautiful.
Babcock In Autumn
This site is the most photographed scene in West Virginia, and with good reason. The Glade Creek Grist Mill, framed by autumn color is reflected in the still pool of Glade Creek that flows below. The grist mill operates during certain hours each day and you may watch them grind corn meal and buckwheat flour.
Coopers Rock
This magnificent overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV, was named after an outlaw who hid from authorities in the area for many years. A cooper by trade, he continued making barrels at his new mountain hideout, selling them to people in nearby communities. These rock cliffs overlook the Cheat River Gorge as it winds through the mountains in Monongalia County.
Covered Bridge at Herns Mill
The Herns Mill Bridge is located near Lewisburg, WV in Greenbrier County. Built in 1884, this rustic covered bridge crosses Milligans Creek and is still in use today. It is fifty-four feet long and features queen post trusses, board-and-batten siding, and a galvanized metal sheeting roof.
Follow Me Home
When I was young, I remember working a puzzle of this lighthouse and thinking what a beautiful painting. Now years later, standing at its feet, and looking up from the rocks below I am taken again with the surreal beauty of the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse at sunset.
Vermont’s Chittenden Mill
This bright red mill perched on the side of the Browns River in Jericho, Vermont draws attention in any weather. Built in the 1800’s the mill was named in honor of Thomas Chittenden, first governor of Vermont. The mill supplied flour to a large area of northern Vermont, and continued in operation until 1904. It is currently home to the Jericho Historical Society and the Snowflake Bentley Museum, the first person to photograph a single snow crystal (after 5,000 snowflakes later Wilson never found two alike).
Herns Mill Covered Bridge
The Herns Mill Bridge is located near Lewisburg, WV in Greenbrier County. Built in 1884, this rustic covered bridge crosses Milligans Creek and is still in use today. It is fifty-four feet long and features queen post trusses, board-and-batten siding, and a galvanized metal sheeting roof.
Motif #1 at Rockport, MA
Rockport, Massachusetts is our absolute favorite New England coastal town. This is the iconic view of Motif #1, a replica of “the most often-painted building in America.” Built in 1840, the original weathered red fishing shack on Bradley Wharf was destroyed in the blizzard of 1978. The exact replica was constructed that same year.
Night Softly Comes Calling
Night tip-toes into the harbor bathing it with soft blues and purple skies. Silence settles on the still water and anchored boats as if they too need a rest from the day. Just a few more seconds as the day takes its last breath before conceding to the night.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is a beloved landmark in Maine – so much so that it was picked to be featured on the state quarter! It was built in 1835. Visitors find the rock and ledge formations out in front of the lighthouse, as well as the restless sea that often presses up against the ledge in dramatic fashion, fascinating to behold.
Ripples Below
The mainland portion of Maine’s Acadia National Park is sometimes more photogenic than the more popular Mount Desert Island scenes. The Schoodic Peninsula is one such spot. We arrived just a little before sunset and as the light became more dramatic we noticed activity in the water and got to watch a school of Dolphins feed.
The Grist Mill at Babcock
Babcock State Park, located in southern West Virginia, boasts this beautiful working grist mill nestled between the rugged Appalachian mountains. It is powered by Glade Creek, which is sometimes a roaring stream and other times a peaceful reflecting pool.
The Mountains Beyond
As you stand on Bear Rocks and take in the scenes of the vast fields strewn with rock, hearty laurel and berry bushes, swaying pines, and mountains rising in the distance. The sun beckons you to follow as it dips below the horizon inviting you to see the what wonders lie beyond. The Dolly Sods Wilderness is located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia and is part of the Monongahela National Forest.
The Shack
Lobster buoys and fish nets decorate the weathered exterior of this quaint fishing shack along the Massachusetts coast.
Then Comes The Night
As sun sets the last vivid colors soften and fade, like a final gentle breath as the sun slips away. The day transitions to dark. A quiet settles on the Sods, and we marvel at the passing of another beautiful day. The Dolly Sods Wilderness is located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia and is part of the Monongahela National Forest. It is known for expanses of sphagnum bog, heath shrubs and stunted red spruce.
Gone Fishing
If you think the seaside town of Rockport, Massachusetts looks familiar, even though you have never visited, it is probably one of two reasons. Motif #1 the quaint rustic red fishing shack in the harbor is the “most often-painted building in America.” If you have ever watched the move “The Proposal” the little Alaskan town was actually Rockport.
The Farmstead
Those days when grandma held dinner a bit longer because grandpa was still in the field or finishing up a fix on the tractor will long be remembered. Farmsteads which remain are icons of their communities and reminders of what may be known as “simpler times.” Then a family was all that mattered as they worked hard together to produce enough to meet their needs.
New Arrivals
Whenever we can escape the studio, we hit the county roads and mountain trails always looking for new inspiration. We come back with tons of new images and must then find time to sort through them to find those truly exceptional pieces that make it into our Morehead Photography portfolio. As a result, our collection of fine art scenic photography prints is always evolving. We decided to add the New Arrivals gallery so collectors who follow us can quickly see what is new. We hope you are as excited to see the new work as we are to share it.
