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Acadia National Park

A celebration of light, sea, and stone, this collection captures the enduring beauty of Acadia National Park. From mist-covered trails to rugged shorelines and sweeping summit views, each image reflects the park’s ever-changing moods and timeless character. Acadia National Park reveals the spirit of one of New England’s most captivating landscapes.

Bass Harbor Head Light is a historic lighthouse located within Acadia National Park in Bass Harbor, Downeast Maine. This iconic lighthouse sits perched on rugged cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views and a picturesque setting that attracts photographers and visitors year-round. The lighthouse was constructed in 1858 and continues to serve as an active aid to navigation, guiding mariners along the Maine coast. Surrounded by natural beauty, Bass Harbor Head Light is a quintessential symbol of Maine's maritime heritage and is renowned for its striking presence, especially when shrouded in the region's characteristic fog.
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.
Black and white photograph overlooking Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, showing the shoreline, tidal inlet, forest, and ocean.
Black-and-white photograph of rugged granite ledges overlooking a lake and the distant Atlantic islands in Acadia National Park.
A close-up black and white photograph capturing the smooth, rounded rocks at Little Hunters Beach in Acadia National Park. The image emphasizes the varied textures and shapes of the stones, creating a detailed and contemplative coastal scene.
Weathered granite patterns along the Wonderland Trail in Acadia National Park, shaped by the passage of time and the elements.
Black-and-white photograph of the Bubbles from Bubble Pond in Acadia National Park, with forested slopes and calm reflective water.
Sepia-toned photograph taken from the Beehive Trail in Acadia National Park, showing cliffs, Sand Beach, forested hills, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Rocky coastline and evergreen forest along the Ocean Trail in Acadia National Park, with waves crashing against the granite shore and Sand Beach visible in the distance.
Black-and-white photograph of rugged granite ledges overlooking a lake and the distant Atlantic islands in Acadia National Park.
Granite cliffs and pine forest along the Acadia National Park coast with waves crashing below and ocean horizon in the distance.
This photograph captures the rugged beauty of Little Hunters Beach in Acadia National Park, Maine. The image showcases a serene coastal scene with smooth, weathered stones of varying sizes spread across the shoreline. A small cairn, delicately balanced atop one of the larger rocks, adds a human touch to this natural setting. The perspective is low to the ground, emphasizing the texture and details of the stones, while the ocean and rocky cliffs in the background hint at the expansive landscape beyond. The soft, diffused light and muted colors create a calm and contemplative mood, perfectly encapsulating the raw beauty of Acadia's coastline.
Massive granite boulders between Otter Cliffs and Thunder Hole rise from Acadia’s rugged shoreline. A moment of stillness along the Ocean Path Trail.
The Bass Harbor Lighthouse
This vibrant artistic photograph captures the serene beauty of Asticou Azalea Garden, located in Northeast Harbor, Maine. The image, enhanced with a painterly effect, showcases the stunning fall foliage reflecting in the calm waters of the garden's pond. The brilliant orange and red hues of the leaves contrast beautifully with the green grass and tranquil blue sky, creating a picturesque and peaceful scene. Asticou Azalea Garden, part of the Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve, is renowned for its meticulously landscaped grounds and seasonal displays, making it a favorite spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Black and white photograph of Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, showing the shoreline, ocean waves, and forested cliffs in winter.
Monochrome photo of a wooden trail marker at the summit of Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park, with Cadillac Mountain visible in the background.
This vibrant artistic photograph showcases the breathtaking beauty of fall along the Gorham Mountain Trail in Acadia National Park. The scene is alive with a vivid explosion of autumn colors, from fiery reds to brilliant golds, captured in a dynamic, impressionistic style that enhances the forest's natural splendor. The path, carpeted with a thick layer of fallen leaves, invites the viewer to wander through this magical, color-saturated landscape, offering a moment of escape into the wild and pristine heart of Maine’s beloved national park.
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.
This artistic photograph captures the iconic Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, located within Acadia National Park in Maine. The image has been enhanced with a painterly effect, emphasizing the rugged coastal cliffs and the historic lighthouse perched atop them. The textured, cotton-like effect adds a timeless, almost ethereal quality to the scene, making it a striking representation of one of Maine's most beloved landmarks. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, built in 1858, continues to guide mariners along the rocky coastline, its beacon a symbol of the state's rich maritime heritage.
This evocative black and white photograph captures the weathered textures of a driftwood log on Little Hunters Beach in Acadia National Park. The log, shaped and smoothed by the elements, rests on a rocky shore, leading the viewer's eye towards the blurred, forested backdrop. The detailed grains and contours of the wood, highlighted by the play of light and shadow, convey a sense of enduring strength and the timeless beauty of nature's sculpting. This scene encapsulates the rugged and serene landscapes that define Acadia, inviting contemplation and exploration.
Bass Harbor Fog Bell