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
Lobster boats anchored in Bass Harbor, Maine—timeless vessels beneath the quiet charm of a coastal village.
Bass Harbor Maine
Graceful lilies in black and white, their spotted petals unfolding in quiet elegance.
Spotted Blooms
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.
Morning Song
A small boat rests quietly on the high tide in Blue Hill Bay, Maine. The timeless composition reflects a peaceful moment on the water.
High Tied
Massive granite boulders between Otter Cliffs and Thunder Hole rise from Acadia’s rugged shoreline. A moment of stillness along the Ocean Path Trail.
Granite of Otter Cliffs
Wandering through timeless woods along Peter’s Brook Trail. A peaceful stream cuts through the mossy stones in sepia tones.
The Forest
This wildflower rises from the meadow with color too bold to ignore. Captured on the Peters Brook Trail in Blue Hill, Maine.
Pink In Bloom
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.
The Birch Bark
Twisted, weathered, and open to the world—this tree bears its story in silence. Captured along the Kingdom Woods Trails in Blue Hill, Maine.
The Knotty Tree
Photograph of an overflowing antique store in Searsport, Maine, with vintage signs, tools, and assorted objects stacked around a rustic barn-like building.
The Antique Store
A slow bend in the water reflects the clouds drifting quietly overhead. In the distance, Cadillac Mountain watches over the stillness of Bass Harbor.
Meandering
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.
The Pine Cone
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