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Nature Gallery

Guiding lights along the coast, these timeless structures stand as symbols of endurance and solitude. This collection captures each lighthouse in its own atmosphere — from dramatic storm-light to calm twilight reflections. Lighthouse Gallery honors the history, beauty, and quiet strength found along the shore.

The Frozen Pond
Morning sunlight filters through a grove of bare winter trees, casting long shadows over a blanket of untouched snow on the Blue Hill Heritage Trust trail in Downeast Maine.
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.
Twisted, weathered, and open to the world—this tree bears its story in silence. Captured along the Kingdom Woods Trails in Blue Hill, Maine.
This striking black and white photograph captures a unique mushroom found along the Peters Brook Trail, part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust in Downeast Maine. The image is composed artistically, featuring the mushroom in a reflective pose, emerging as if it mirrors itself when viewed from above the log where it grew. The removal of the log revealed a near perfect underside image of the mushroom, creating an intriguing and almost surreal visual effect. The deep contrast enhances the delicate textures and shapes of the mushroom, highlighting its fragility against the stark, dark background.
Weathered granite patterns along the Wonderland Trail in Acadia National Park, shaped by the passage of time and the elements.
A photograph of bare tree branches reaching into a textured sky, enhanced with a painterly effect, blending natural elements with abstract artistic style.
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.
Snow-covered wooden trail sign reading “South Loop” attached to a tree in a quiet, snowy forest in Blue Hill, Maine.
A cluster of ghostly Indian Pipes rises from the forest floor, echoing the stillness of early morning light. A quiet beauty whispered through the woods.
This vivid artistic photograph captures the essence of autumn on the Kingdom Woods Trail, part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust's network. Looking up towards the sky, the image is a riot of fall colors with leaves in shades of fiery red, vibrant yellow, and rich orange, interspersed with glimpses of a clear blue sky. The dynamic, almost liquid texture of the colors gives the impression of a living, breathing painting, celebrating the ephemeral beauty of fall in Downeast Maine.
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 close-up photograph of a sunflower, showing the spiral seed pattern and surrounding petals, Blue Hill, Maine
This artistic photograph beautifully captures a trail within the Kingdom Woods Conservation Area, a preserved natural space managed by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. The image artfully highlights the vibrant autumn colors that adorn the trail, enhancing the visual impact with its rich palette of fall hues. The pathway, blanketed with a colorful array of fallen leaves, draws the viewer into a serene journey through this quintessential Maine landscape, offering a peaceful and almost painterly escape into the wilderness.
An artistic photograph of azaleas from the Heritage Museums and Gardens in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This image has been edited to black and white with a blue hue, enhancing the delicate texture and water droplets on the petals. The flowers are captured in intricate detail, creating a striking contrast against the dark 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.
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.
Winter Through The Trees
The photograph captures the tranquil beauty of the falls at Peters Brook in Blue Hill, Maine. Part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust, this serene spot is renowned for its cascading waters and lush, surrounding forest. The image is rendered with painterly effects, adding a timeless, artistic quality that enhances the natural splendor of the scene.
This photograph, taken along Peter's Brook Trail in Blue Hill, Maine, features a striking upward view of a tall birch tree. The perspective emphasizes the textured bark and the towering height of the tree as it reaches toward the canopy above. The black and white treatment of the image highlights the intricate details of the birch's bark, as well as the interplay of light and shadow among the leaves. Peter's Brook Trail, known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere, offers a perfect setting for capturing the majesty of nature, as seen in this compelling composition.
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.
Graceful lilies in black and white, their spotted petals unfolding in quiet elegance.
This striking black and white photograph captures a beautifully gnarled tree lying across the rocky shoreline at Harriman Point on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Downeast Maine. Harriman Point is a 138-acre preserve known for its scenic vistas stretching across Blue Hill Bay to Mount Desert Island. The preserve encompasses largely wooded areas, forested wetlands, salt marshes, and a significant stretch of pristine coastline, offering a diverse habitat for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for nature lovers. This image, with its sharp contrasts and dramatic sky, emphasizes the rugged beauty of Maine's coastal landscape, reflecting the area's natural charm and serene atmosphere .
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.
Delicate lichen and peeling bark sketch quiet patterns across this birch tree in black and white. Nature writes its own language in layers and decay.
Snowy Trail
This thought-provoking photograph, titled "Concrete Path," is artfully captured at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine. The image cleverly employs a concrete aperture to frame a crisply focused forest scene along the garden's trail, illustrating a striking contrast between the rough, blurred texture of the concrete and the detailed natural environment. This composition underscores the juxtaposition of man-made structures with the untouched beauty of nature, inviting viewers to reflect on the interplay between built environments and natural landscapes.
A single white mushroom in sharp black and white, isolated against a pitch-black background with textured detail on the cap and stem.
The Snow Path
Palm fronds sway beneath a textured Florida sky, their delicate edges framed by drifting clouds in Venice, Florida.
Wandering through timeless woods along Peter’s Brook Trail. A peaceful stream cuts through the mossy stones in sepia tones.
Black-and-white azalea bloom with a smoky, atmospheric flair at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Massachusetts.
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.
A close-up photograph of a pine tree branch, highlighting rusty-red pine buds against monochrome needles, showcasing texture and contrast in nature.
A pine cone unfurls like a forest rose on the Kingdom Woods Trail in Blue Hill, Maine. Its deep tones and layered form reveal the quiet elegance of nature’s smallest sculptures.
This photograph, taken at Penny's Preserve, part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust in Maine, features a mesmerizing reflection of trees in a still body of water, enhanced with a painterly effect. The image captures the intricate patterns and textures created by the mirrored trees, with the added painterly effect transforming the scene into an artistic and abstract composition. The blend of natural colors and the fluidity of the reflection evoke a sense of tranquility and wonder. Penny's Preserve is known for its serene landscapes and natural beauty, making it a perfect location for capturing the peacefulness of nature.
This photograph captures the serene beauty of birch trees along the Great Head Trail in Acadia National Park. The trees reach skyward, their white bark stark against the deep blue sky, creating a striking contrast. The image evokes a sense of tranquility and timelessness, highlighting the natural elegance and resilience of the birch trees in this iconic location. The photo is a testament to the quiet majesty found within Acadia National Park.
A close study of coneflowers, their textured centers and flowing petals forming a natural harmony. Photographed in Blue Hill, Maine.
This vibrant photograph, titled "The Mushroom and the Log," captures a close-up view of a large mushroom nestled beside a fallen log on the Blue Hill Mountain Trail in Blue Hill, Maine. The rich, earthy tones of the mushroom contrast beautifully with the vivid green moss, highlighting the intricate details and textures of the forest floor. The natural elements in this scene, from the weathered log to the delicate mushroom, evoke the serene beauty of Maine's woodlands. Captured by Blaine Stoner, this image is a perfect addition to any nature-inspired space.
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.
Black and white photograph of towering pines from an upward perspective, captured by Blaine Stoner.
The Snowy Birch Field
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.
The Stretched Pines
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.
Looking skyward through towering trees on the Peters Brook Trail, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Maine.
Snow On The Pine
This photograph, part of the "Nature's Fury" collection, was taken along the Blue Hill Mountain Trail in Blue Hill, Maine. It vividly captures the aftermath of the coastal storms that struck Maine last year. The image features the splintered remains of a tree trunk, with its raw, exposed wood highlighted against a monochromatic forest background. The color pop technique enhances the texture and details of the broken wood, emphasizing nature's power and the landscape's resilience.
Wooden troll sculpture named Gro at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through the branches.
The Winter Pass
Close up of pink flowers with morning dew showing on the petals
A powerful low-angle view of a mushroom on Peters Brook Trail, capturing its resilience and form against the light-dappled forest backdrop.
Delicate lichen and peeling bark sketch quiet patterns across this birch tree in black and white. Nature writes its own language in layers and decay.
Wooden troll sculpture named Gro sitting cross-legged on a boulder at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight.
This artistic photograph captures the striking beauty of a red daylily in full bloom, set against a monochrome background of other garden flora. The color pop technique enhances the vivid red petals and golden throat of the flower, making it stand out dramatically. This image was taken at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, showcasing the lush and vibrant landscapes that these gardens are known for.
A monarch butterfly with orange, black, and white wings perched on a pink coneflower at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Close up of flower with hint of color added to black and white photograph showcasing glowing pedals
Close-up black and white photograph of a sunflower showing the spiral pattern of its seeds and the detailed texture of its petals.
A photograph titled "The Mossy Pines," capturing a serene scene at Asticou Azalea Garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine. The image features a moss-covered pine branch with a color pop effect, highlighting vibrant touches of red against the muted tones of the peaceful garden landscape.
A close-up photograph of a pine tree branch, showcasing the intricate details of its needles and cones. The image has a cool, muted color palette, enhancing the natural texture and form of the pine needles. The background is softly blurred, bringing the focus entirely on the branch and its fine details. This photo captures the quiet beauty and resilience of nature.