Granite cliffs and pine forest along the Acadia National Park coast with waves crashing below and ocean horizon in the distance.
Rugged Granite of Acadia
Black and white photograph of the Bagaduce River in Sedgwick, Maine, seen from The Bluff Head Trail in winter.
Winter on the Bagaduce
Black and white photograph of Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, showing the shoreline, ocean waves, and forested cliffs in winter.
Sand Beach In January
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 monarch butterfly with orange, black, and white wings perched on a pink coneflower at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
The Monarch
Black and white photograph of Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park, looking back toward the Sand Beach area with trees, rocky cliffs, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Ocean View
Black and white photograph of boats anchored in Bar Harbor, Maine, with the Porcupine Islands in the distance.
The Porcupines
Black and white photograph of an abandoned cannery in Eastport, Maine, showing a crumbling brick building on the waterfront with boarded windows and eroded foundations.
The Cannery
A weathered fence leads the way to Highland Light, Cape Cod’s oldest beacon. Standing against the sky, it tells a timeless story of strength and the sea.
On The Way To Highland
Hidden Night over Blue Hill reveals the stars that lie unseen until drawn out of the darkness. A cosmic veil of purple and black, full of mystery and wonder.
Hidden Night
Flowers of the Sun unveils the hidden universe within a sunflower’s heart. Golden light radiates outward while vivid purple florets sparkle like stars in a cosmic dance.
Flowers Of The Sun
Looking skyward through towering trees on the Peters Brook Trail, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Maine.
To The Light
Black-and-white photograph of the Bubbles from Bubble Pond in Acadia National Park, with forested slopes and calm reflective water.
The Bubbles - Bubble Pond, Acadia National Park
Black-and-white close-up photograph of a sunflower, showing the spiral seed pattern and surrounding petals, Blue Hill, Maine
Spiraling Sun
A lamppost and iron railing frame the view of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine, with boats scattered across the water under a moody sky.
Bar Harbor Pier
From the heights of Acadia Mountain, the coastline unfolds in a breathtaking panorama—where Maine’s forests meet the sea.
Seeds Of The Sun
From the heights of Acadia Mountain, the coastline unfolds in a breathtaking panorama—where Maine’s forests meet the sea.
Acadia Mountain
Foggy morning view of Northeast Harbor from Asticou Gardens in Maine, with boats anchored on calm water and mist over the shoreline.
Still Morning Fog
The timeless gears of the Blue Hill Baptist Church clock, crafted by E. Howard & Co., captured in striking detail.
Clock In The Belfry
A close study of coneflowers, their textured centers and flowing petals forming a natural harmony. Photographed in Blue Hill, Maine.
Cone of Flower
Weathered granite patterns along the Wonderland Trail in Acadia National Park, shaped by the passage of time and the elements.
Etched In Stone
A geodetic survey marker rests in the granite summit of Blue Hill Mountain, standing as a testament to precision and endurance.
Anchored In Stone
A close-up view of the E. Howard & Co. clock mechanism in the Blue Hill Baptist Church belfry, capturing its intricate gears and levers in striking black and white detail.
Keeping Time
A lone sailboat rests peacefully in Blue Hill Bay, Maine, its mast perfectly mirrored in the still waters under a soft sky.
Calm Bay
A dramatic black-and-white view of Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine, beneath a vast, cloud-filled sky.
Touch The Clouds
A tranquil black-and-white scene along Peters Brook Trail in Blue Hill, Maine, where the water reflects the forest’s stillness.
The Still Forest
A solemn fragment of the Berlin Wall in Portland, Maine, engraved with a message to “Forget Not” the tyranny it once represented and the freedom that brought it down.
Forget Not
A weathered fragment of the Berlin Wall stands in Portland, Maine, its faded symbols a powerful reminder that even the strongest barriers can be torn down.
Torn Down
A colorful cluster of weathered locks in Portland’s Old Port — each one a silent keeper of someone’s story.
Locks
Sailboats rest in the misty calm of Brooklin Harbor, Maine — a portrait of coastal stillness.
Anchored Mooring
Black-and-white azalea bloom with a smoky, atmospheric flair at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Massachusetts.
Smoky Azaleas
Fog drapes the Beehive at Acadia National Park as a high tide pool mirrors the quiet stillness of the shore in classic, grain-kissed black and white.
Fogged In
Palm fronds sway beneath a textured Florida sky, their delicate edges framed by drifting clouds in Venice, Florida.
Wispy Palms
A solitary fishing rod stands ready at Venice Beach Fishing Pier, Florida — a quiet moment between patience and the thrill of the catch. The scene captures the timeless connection between the angler and the sea.
The Catch
John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls playing acoustic guitar and singing on stage in Bangor, Maine, August 2025.
In The Moment
John Rzeznik plays harmonica with heartfelt intensity during the Goo Goo Dolls’ Bangor Waterfront show, August 5, 2025.
Rzeznik On Harmonica
John Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls command the Bangor Waterfront stage under a blaze of lights, August 5, 2025.
On Stage
A single white mushroom in sharp black and white, isolated against a pitch-black background with textured detail on the cap and stem.
White Cap
Standing resilient against sea and time, Nubble Lighthouse rises from its rocky perch off the coast of York, Maine—an enduring symbol of New England’s maritime soul. Captured in rich monochrome, this image invites viewers to experience the drama and solitude of the coast, where jagged granite meets a sky in motion. The stark contrast between the weathered foreground and the iconic tower draws the eye inward, emphasizing both the power of nature and the quiet strength of the lighthouse itself. Every detail—from the cloud-streaked sky to the solid geometry of the structure—echoes the permanence and poise of this historic landmark. This photograph is a tribute to coastal Maine’s untamed beauty and the timeless presence of Nubble Light as it keeps its watch from the rock.
Nubble On The Rock
In this bold monochromatic portrait of Camden’s Bay View Hotel, Blaine Stoner captures a striking interplay of brick, shadow, and typography. The arched brick entryway frames the hotel’s art deco-inspired signage with precision, while twin lanterns cast geometric shadows across the historic facade. Sunlight filters through unseen trees, painting the red brick walls with rhythmic patterns of light and contrast. The image stands at the crossroads of street photography and architectural study—a still moment of balance between craftsmanship and contemporary design. With its sharp textures and moody lighting, “Bay View Shadows” evokes the quiet dignity of Camden’s coastal charm, while nodding to the elegance found in the simplest corners of its downtown architecture.
Bay View Hotel
Monochrome photo of a wooden trail marker at the summit of Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park, with Cadillac Mountain visible in the background.
Trailbound – Champlain Mountain, Acadia National Park
Time stands still in this evocative black-and-white portrait of the working piers at Bass Harbor, Maine. Captured at low tide, the weathered pilings rise like silent sentinels from the sand, supporting structures shaped by sea, wind, and time. The sepia-toned treatment deepens the sense of memory, echoing generations of maritime labor and quiet tides that have come and gone. In the distance, lobster boats rest just beyond the frame, while the quiet hush of the harbor stretches beneath a sky barely disturbed by clouds. Every detail—from the textured mudflats to the skeletal framework of the docks—invites you to linger in this moment of stillness, history, and working-coast authenticity. This photograph is a tribute to Maine's coastal legacy, where function meets beauty and the passage of time is recorded in every timber.
Bass Harbor Piers
The Bass Harbor Lighthouse
The Bass Harbor Lighthouse
Tucked quietly among the undergrowth on a Blue Hill Heritage Trust trail in Blue Hill, Maine, this lone mushroom rises like a sentinel of the forest floor. Captured in high detail and rendered in striking black and white, the composition isolates the mushroom’s smooth, dome-like cap against a soft, painterly blur of bark, shadows, and pine. Flecks of soil cling to its surface like notes from the earth, grounding the piece in its wild origins. With the light falling gently across its rounded form, this image transforms a fleeting forest moment into a meditative portrait of solitude and strength. The delicate needles of nearby pine offer both scale and contrast, wrapping the subject in texture and softness. It’s a quiet moment of discovery—familiar yet mysterious—immortalized through Blaine Stoner’s lens.
The Watcher
Delicate yet resilient, this lily flower emerges with quiet grace from the still waters along the Bowl Trail in Acadia National Park. Captured in monochrome, every petal glows with luminous softness, while the layered lily pads and tall reeds dissolve into shadow, drawing the viewer’s gaze toward the radiant heart of the bloom. Light sparkles faintly on the surface—like whispers of motion frozen in time—highlighting the flower’s pristine form and meditative stillness. “Silent Bloom” reflects both the strength and vulnerability of nature, echoing Acadia’s peaceful pockets of beauty often found in the most unassuming places. Through Blaine Stoner’s lens, this moment becomes a celebration of contrast—light and shadow, clarity and mystery, bloom and silence.
Silent Bloom