In the countryside outside of Seville, Spain lies a beautiful hacienda meticulously restored to its original grandeur and is host to the art of dressage. With its roots set in the 1600’s, this hacienda known as “Los Nietos” hosted the writer Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1590 […]
Ollantaytambo, the primary gateway to one’s journey to Machu Picchu is a truly authentic ancient Inca and modern Quechua village. Located in the Sacred Valley about an hour and half drive from Cuzco, this village is home to one of the finest archeological sites in Peru. Built on […]
In the natural world, mothers tend to their young, teaching them all that they need to know to survive in a dangerous world. With kindness, and a bit of tough love these natural mothers allow their children to grow through exploring their world. While scampering around with youthful joy, […]
Let’s start the morning from the most southern shores of the Eastern United States. After leaving the northern shores of Mount Desert Island, Maine and the cold and dark waters, to the warm and turquoise blue waters of the Florida Keys. Many think that Key West is the […]
The greens and grays of Acadia National Park envelope you in the serenity and solitude that only nature can offer the human spirit. Intertwined between the rocks, hills, and trees is a network of expertly built carriage roads by consummate horseman and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Following […]
The scent of balsam firs and evergreen trees fill my senses, while the rhythm of clip-clopping of horse’s hooves on gravel carriage roads create a symphony in the forest. Taking a peaceful and romantic Carriage Ride through Acadia National Forest along roads carefully built and planned by John D. Rockerfeller, […]
It’s hard to imagine that my post on the Lobstermen of Mount Desert Island was considered worthy enough to be Fresh-Pressed yesterday. Indeed, it my honor to present the lives of these lobstermen and women who work hard on the waterways throughout Maine’s coast. Many were kind enough […]
We should all dream of Purple Unicorns.
The photo above was created by the Occipital.com 360 application on my iPhone 4s, then downloaded to my PC and imported into Lightroom 3.5 for minor editing. Edits included adding some black, clarity and vibrance. The location is from Pretty Marsh Picnic Area. Being able to find this […]
One cannot think of the Maine coast without immediately thinking of succulent bright red Lobsters. Lobster fishing is a long-time tradition among the locals living on Mount Desert Island. A profession that can be quite profitable, also comes with significant risk as so much time is spent on […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 