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Blaine Stoner Photography

Welcome to my photography gallery inspired by the raw beauty of Downeast Maine. From rugged coastlines and quiet forest trails to historic landmarks and reflective waters, each image is crafted to evoke the timeless character of this region. Explore the collection and bring home a piece of Maine’s natural soul.

A close-up photograph taken along Peters Brook Trail, part of Blue Hill Heritage Trust. The image features a small, delicate mushroom emerging from lush, mossy greens. An acorn cap lies nearby, adding to the scene's natural charm. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the mushroom and acorn cap in sharp detail, creating a peaceful and serene forest atmosphere.
A close-up view along Peters Brook Trail, part of Blue Hill Heritage Trust, showcasing a delicate mushroom rising from vibrant moss beside a fallen acorn cap. The softly blurred background enhances the peaceful forest atmosphere and natural charm of the scene.
A close-up black-and-white photograph of a dense floral arrangement featuring soft roses, lisianthus, a zinnia, and spiky sea holly in deep contrast and shadows.
A rich, monochrome macro study of mixed blooms, contrasting soft rose petals with the spiky, geometric textures of sea holly and zinnias.
This artistic photograph showcases a moored boat in Blue Hill Bay, Blue Hill, Maine. The image has been enhanced with painterly effects, creating a serene and impressionistic view of the coastal landscape. The tranquil waters reflect the soft colors of the sky and surrounding greenery, capturing the peaceful essence of Blue Hill Bay.
This artistic photograph showcases a moored boat in Blue Hill Bay, Blue Hill, Maine. The image has been enhanced with painterly effects, creating a serene and impressionistic view of the coastal landscape. The tranquil waters reflect the soft colors of the sky and surrounding greenery, capturing the peaceful essence of Blue Hill Bay.
A monarch butterfly with orange, black, and white wings perched on a pink coneflower at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
The Monarch — a fleeting pause of orange and black wings on a coneflower at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

This evocative photograph captures the serene beauty of a sunset over Blue Hill Bay in Blue Hill, Maine. The tranquil waters of the bay reflect the warm evening light, illuminating a cluster of lobster boats and sailboats. The scenic backdrop of Blue Hill adds to the picturesque coastal landscape, epitomizing the peaceful maritime charm of Downeast Maine. The soft colors and calm atmosphere invite viewers to experience a moment of tranquility and appreciation for the natural beauty of the region.
A serene sunset over Blue Hill Bay, Maine, where warm evening light reflects across calm waters dotted with lobster boats and sailboats. The peaceful glow and gentle hues capture the timeless maritime charm of Downeast Maine.
Lobster boats anchored in Bass Harbor, Maine—timeless vessels beneath the quiet charm of a coastal village.
Lobster boats float quietly in the calm waters of Bass Harbor, their sturdy forms resting beneath a harbor of weathered docks and coastal homes nestled in the pines. The photograph captures a quintessential slice of Down East life—timeless, hardworking, and serene. Rendered in a rich monochrome, every hull, rope, and clapboard detail stands out with striking clarity, offering a classic coastal portrait of one of Maine’s most charming working harbors.
A heavily stickered blue US Postal Service mailbox on a street in Bar Harbor, Maine, covered in a dense mosaic of colorful stickers from local businesses, music bands, and events.

Featured Photo 


Black and white close-up photograph of the Lock Wall, featuring padlocks inscribed with names and dates, attached to a fence in Portland, Maine.
Keys to the Heart — a quiet testament of love attached to Portland’s Lock Wall, where each rusted padlock holds a story.
Black and white image of a lamppost and railing along the Bar Harbor pier in Maine, overlooking Frenchman Bay with anchored boats and a distant island.
A quiet moment on the Bar Harbor pier overlooking Frenchman Bay — where structure meets serenity along Maine’s coast.

Acadia National Park Gallery

Step into Maine’s coastal wilderness, where rugged cliffs meet misty shores and forested paths wind through granite landscapes. This gallery captures the shifting light, timeless textures, and wild serenity of Acadia’s shores, trails, and vistas.


 

Black & White Gallery

Black & White Collection Discover the elegance of simplicity through light, shadow, and form. This collection transforms ordinary scenes into striking compositions that reveal emotion through contrast and texture. Without the distraction of color, each image invites a deeper appreciation for balance, tone, and the quiet power of visual storytelling.


 

Boats & Harbors Gallery

Experience the quiet charm and rhythm of life along the water. This collection captures boats at rest, working harbors, and coastal reflections—moments where craftsmanship, tide, and time come together in balance. Each image reveals a story of stillness and purpose, reflecting the enduring connection between sea and shore.


 

Street Photography Gallery

Discover the subtle beauty of everyday surroundings—weathered walls, reflections in shop windows, and the poetry of light and shadow. This gallery captures moments of stillness and character found in places often passed by, turning the ordinary into something quietly remarkable.

Lighthouse Gallery

Journey along rugged coastlines through this collection of iconic lighthouses that stand as enduring symbols of strength and solitude. Each image captures the interplay of light, sea, and stone—moments where history and nature converge in perfect balance. From mist-covered mornings to golden sunsets, these scenes reflect the timeless guardianship of maritime heritage.


A passion for photography, shaped by the beauty of Maine and beyond.

Each photograph is crafted with care, transforming fleeting moments of nature and coastal life into lasting works of art.

Sepia Toned Gallery

Step back in time through a collection that blends nostalgia with artistry. These photographs evoke the warmth and timeless feel of early prints, where soft brown tones and gentle contrasts transform each scene into a moment suspended between past and present. The subtle glow of sepia invites a sense of reflection and quiet storytelling.


Explore the balance between contrast and color in this striking collection. Each image begins in monochrome, allowing a single hue to emerge as the focal point—drawing attention to the emotion, detail, or story within the frame. The result is a powerful blend of simplicity and vibrance, where subtle color transforms the ordinary into something unforgettable.

This black and white photograph with a color pop effect captures a life raft from the Margaret Todd, a renowned four-masted schooner based in Bar Harbor, Maine. The image focuses on the red hues of the raft's edges, contrasting vividly against the grayscale background of the serene waters and distant horizon. The Margaret Todd is celebrated for offering scenic tours and sunset cruises around Bar Harbor, allowing passengers to experience the majestic coastal landscapes of Maine. This photograph not only highlights the meticulous details of the life raft but also evokes a sense of preparedness and maritime heritage associated with the schooner.

Nature Gallery

This gallery is dedicated to the landscapes and natural details that inspire a sense of calm and reflection. Through thoughtful composition and natural light, each image highlights the unique textures, tones, and patterns that define the outdoors. From coastal horizons to woodland paths, these photographs aim to preserve the fleeting moments that make nature endlessly captivating.


Where Imagination Meets the Lens

A celebration of creativity beyond convention, the Artistic Gallery showcases unique perspectives, abstract compositions, and imaginative interpretations of the natural world. Each piece invites the viewer to look closer—discovering emotion, movement, and meaning within every frame.

Artistic Expression Gallery

A collection that goes beyond representation, exploring mood, texture, and imagination through the lens. Each photograph is shaped by emotion and interpretation, blending realism with abstraction to create visual poetry. These images invite viewers to look deeper—to see not just what is captured, but what is felt.