I have been taking a virtual trip into my archives searching for some hidden gems that might catch my eye. This photo taken at Jordon Pond in 2015 is one that I remember as if it was yesterday. I had convinced my best buddy Jeff Clow to host a photo trip to the Maine Coast, ending up in Acadia National Park. When scheduling such a trip in the Fall, the first thing one thinks about are the Fall colors. Being a New England resident for 27 years, I know that predicting when the height of the fall color will be is nearly impossible. Peak season can occur any time within a six week period in any given year. We were careful in advertising for the tour, never mentioning the fall color and touting the lighthouses, coastal towns and, of course, lobster. In hindsight, we had nothing to worry about. By pure luck, we hit the peak season.
One of our locations was Jordon Pond (not sure why it is called a pond as it as big as many lakes). We walked around the lake and I took this shot at the southern end of the pond showing the Bubbles across the way. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Acadia, the Bubbles (north and south) are the two mountains in the distance. As you can see, they do look a bit like bubbles. Both measure less than 1,000 feet high (872 and 766 respectively) but look considerably bigger. The brilliant colors of Autumn in New England show why it is a destination that attracts many from all over the world.