A Maine Pink Saturday

I'm just getting back to somewhat of a normal routine after our summer adventures, and I have some wonderful pink to share with you.  Yes, even in Bass Harbor, I found you some pink.  The thing I was most enchanted by as I strolled through Bass Harbor was the seaside cottages.  Of course, it's always fun to read about them in magazines, but it was fabulous to get out and photograph some of them myself.  Are you ready?  When I saw this one, I could hardly believe my eyes.  You can probably guess what went through my mind when I saw it.

 

 

Is this cute, or what?

 

 

 

There was a botanical garden of wildflowers in Acadia National Park.

 

 

 

I found lots of beautiful pink flowers on the islands.

 

 

These lovely geraniums were growing in the yard of a historic church.

 

 

I think these are nootka roses.

 

 

 

This beautiful garden was in Bass Harbor.

 

 

Another magical Bass Harbor cottage.

 

 

It's gardens were inviting.

 

 

On this trip to Maine, we explored a new place.  We went to Deer Isle.  Deer Isle is accessible by a very narrow, high bridge.  Though the ride over it is a bit hair-raising,  the island is a peaceful place to escape from the real world.

 

 

On the opposite side of Deer Isle is one of the most productive fishing ports in the country-Stonington.  I fell in love with this town.  It was everything I imagined a seaside town could be.   Street after street of shingle-style  cottages charmed me.  Like the brilliant hues in my paint box,  color dripped from window boxes and mingled together into a dazzling sea.

 

 

The fushia was such a deep pink, it was almost red.

 

 

 

I walked to the end of the main street and followed the road up a steep hill.  If I had stopped just a step to soon, I would have missed this storybook bed and breakfast.

 

 

 

 

These looked like giant zinnias but I'll bet some of you gardeners out there will know what they are.

 

 

I found bunches of these growing by the roadside.

 

 

It is called fireweed, because it is also commonly found growing in burned out areas.

 

Finally, for today, a few beautiful Maine sunsets from Mount Desert Island.

 

 

This one is from the marsh at Seawall.

 

 This is from the shore on the other side of Seawall.

That's all for now.  I hope you've enjoyed sharing the pinkness of Maine with me.  If you would like to visit all of the Pink Saturday participants, please click on the Pink Saturday icon in my right sidebar.  I want to thank Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for hosting another wonderful Pink Saturday.

I have much more of Stonington to share with you.  I hope you'll join me later this week as we continue our tour!

 

Until next time,

 

Comments

[rasz]

Your photos are incredible Terri. What a beautiful place. I would love to visit there someday. The cottages, the colors, the flowers and gardens, the scenery and the sunsets. So peaceful and serene. Reminds me of an era from long ago, simple and slow pace. Thank you for sharing.

[Beverly]

Oh, Terri. Your photos are absolutely breathtaking. Every scene you captured is magical. We've never been to Maine, but it is at the top of our list of places we want to visit.

Thank you for sharing your views and experiences with us in Pink Saturday. I am definitely going to be showing this post to my husband.

[Lynn]

Hi Terri, I'm Lynn and I am so excited to find you on Pink Saturday. Last Fall we had reservations for ME, Stonington was one reservation. We actually ended up in an entire different direction but I always wondered what I missed. I am a Yankee from just outside (the country side part, lol) of Albany, NY. VT, NH were my favorite places. Was only in ME once from Hampton Beach, NH. I have now lived in Florida for almost half my life and originally we were going to see ME. I will so definitely be back this week as I so want to see your photo of Stonington. You photo are fantastic! I am a photographer by hobby and that was one of the reasons for ME. Again, so happy to find you on Pink Saturday! Blessings.
Lynn

[gracie jewellery]

Love that first cottage! Happy Pink Saturday!

[Marie & Liz @ Sally Lee by the Sea]

Wow - even MORE fabulous photographs, Terri! What beautiful pinks ;O)

Hugs,
Marie

[mercedes scott]

Absolutely gorgeous post and pics! I loved it all - but have to admit I practically drooled over that little cottage with the pink shutters!

[gena]

What a beautiful place... that first house is just adorable ! Thanks for sharing all the delicious pinkiness !

Happy Pink Saturday,
gena

[Kay Ellen]

Wow ~~~ Beautiful Terry! Your first shot and your last one are~~~stunning! Also love the window boxes and gardens they make me smile...!Looks like a fab vacation!

Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us on Pink Saturday!
:))

Kay Ellen

[Elaine Goodburn]

Great pictures of your Maine visit..so may beautiful flowers and enchanting houses. I visited Maine when my daughter and her husband lived there ...also my sister in law has a house at Old Orchard Beach on the coast..

[marian elizabeth]

I just love Cottages and Flowers and your Pictures of both are just exquisite, this is a fun and pretty Blog.
marian elizabeth

[Annette]

Great photos...my favourite is the storybook bed and breakfast, how sweet! Happy Pink Saturday!

[Jil]

All those beautiful flowers, cottages and window boxes! I think I will move right into the first one, or maybe the tall gray one....they all look charming and inviting.
Happy you had such a happy and fun vacation!
Jil
Happy Pink Saturday!