Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Johnson, VT

photo of Johnson, VTThe towns north and west of Stowe, Vermont (including Johnson) have some of the best scenery in the state, partly because they are located in a low valley that runs far below Mount Mansfield and some of the other high peaks in the area. The low elevation and relatively flat geography make for some truly stunning rural farmland scenes as well, including the scene shown here, which was taken in October of 2007. I took several black and white photos at this spot, as the scene (which was just west of town) had a timeless, frontier-like quality to it.

For a larger version of this photo, go to the Johnson, VT photo on the Travel Guide of America site.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Somesville, ME

photo of Somesville, MEMuch of the Maine coast north of Portland consists of either moody fog-shrouded coastal villages where fishing and boating are a way of life, or bustling tourist towns with gift shops, restaurants, and inns. But there is one town on Mount Desert Island that has a tidy, colonial feel that wouldn't be out of place on Cape Cod in Massachusetts or along the Connecticut coast. Indeed, Somesville is an historic community with beautiful homes and peaceful tree-shaded lanes and very little in the way of commercialism. The photo shown here, which was taken in May of 2008, shows a charming footbridge in the heart of the "downtown" section of the village.

For a larger version of this photo, go to the Somesville, ME photo on the Travel Guide of America site.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Sherborn, MA

photo of Sherborn, MASherborn is one of those idyllic rural towns west of Boston that has a nearly perfect mix of low hills, woods, and farmland. Near the Framingham border is a beautiful open area that includes a place for strawberry picking. The photo shown here, which was taken in the summer of 2007, shows this spot on a day when the clouds were very dramatic. The people picking in the fields give the picture a sort of timeless quality to it.

For a larger version of this photo, go to the Sherborn, MA photo on the Travel Guide of America site.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Muir Beach, CA

photo of Muir Beach, CAThe cliche "Getting there is half the fun" certainly applies to Muir Beach, California. Whether you are coming from the north (along the stunning highway 1) or heading up from the south (along a steep, winding road from San Francisco), this beautiful beach in Marin County is well worth the ride. And as can be seen in this photo taken in November of 2004, the beach itself is breathtakingly gorgeous as well.

For a larger version of this photo, go to the Muir Beach, CA photo on the Travel Guide of America site.