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Jul 8, 2017 19:54:59   #
Sylviag
 
Hi
I am in Boothbay with some photography friends. Any suggestions where to go within an hours drive?
Thanks

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Jul 8, 2017 20:25:55   #
foodie65
 
Sylviag wrote:
Hi
I am in Boothbay with some photography friends. Any suggestions where to go within an hours drive?
Thanks

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Jul 8, 2017 20:27:04   #
foodie65
 
OOPS!!

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens about 1o minutes from town.
Great photo ops.

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Jul 9, 2017 06:13:14   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Sylviag wrote:
Hi
I am in Boothbay with some photography friends. Any suggestions where to go within an hours drive?
Thanks


Here are some images, but no location names. Sorry.

https://www.google.com/search?q=boothbay+harbor+images&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj-gYqi-_vUAhXHVT4KHa-wAeUQsAQIJw&biw=1920&bih=950

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Jul 9, 2017 06:14:28   #
amkras Loc: NY
 
I am with the OP. We've been to the gardens already. Doing Ocean Point area this morning. A local suggested Rockport or Belfast but just looking for a photographers take on that. Looking for interesting piers, wharfs, scenic spots.

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Jul 9, 2017 06:31:37   #
Dick Photo Loc: Naples, FL & Hanover, MA
 
East Boothbay

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Jul 9, 2017 08:28:24   #
RustyM
 
Take any number of boat trips with Capt. Fish past islands with lighthouse, views of rocky coast, etc.
Pemaquid Point lighthouse, next peninsula north
Camden, the town and harbor. Also, see the view from the top of Mt. Battie in state park just north of town.

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Jul 9, 2017 10:24:27   #
ERoutten Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
I'd suggest the next peninsula up --- Pemaquid Point. In particular, the lighthouse, New Harbor and Back Cove for interesting wharfs (with lobster traps, boats, etc.). I just left there yesterday (after a week photographing the area).

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Jul 9, 2017 11:01:30   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
Sylviag wrote:
Hi
I am in Boothbay with some photography friends. Any suggestions where to go within an hours drive?
Thanks


Bridge across harbor, Southport Island, Burnt Island Light (take the Novelty ferry ), the gardens, Bath Iron works is not too far, Brunswick, might make it to Rockland in an hour...

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Jul 9, 2017 12:55:21   #
frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.
 
Im a lighthouse nut...You are in lighthouse country

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Jul 9, 2017 13:05:37   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
Sylviag wrote:
Hi
I am in Boothbay with some photography friends. Any suggestions where to go within an hours drive?
Thanks


No drive at all. Get out in a boat and cruise around the harbor for lots of material. This lists some boats that cruise locally or go to Monhegan island, a short trip across the bay. Great location and fun boat ride. ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE, you can rent your own boat. There are rocks just under the surface all around the area, so don't go out without a NOAA navigation chart, which shows water depths and rocks and ledges. Get one at a local marine supply store.
http://monheganwelcome.com/get-here/

Camden, less than an hour's drive is a haven for tourists and offers great photo opportunities.
You can drive to the top of Mount Battie for an overview of the town and harbor.
http://visitmaine.com/things-to-do/parks-recreation-areas/camden-hills-state-park/

Rockport is a small harbor town. Not crowded with tourists. Narrow harbor with many classic
wooden boats at anchor and old unused lime kilns. Also the home of the Maine Media Workshops,
one of the finest art photo schools in the country. They have a gallery.
http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/gallery-store.

Have fun! >Alan

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Jul 9, 2017 13:14:13   #
rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA
 
Sylviag wrote:
Hi
I am in Boothbay with some photography friends. Any suggestions where to go within an hours drive?
Thanks

When we were in the area, I enjoyed photography at three different locations:

(1) along Harbor boardwalk

(2) at Railway Village https://railwayvillage.org/

(3) during whale watching cruise {whales is the one thing we didn't see}

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Jul 9, 2017 13:20:21   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
aellman wrote:
No drive at all. Get out in a boat and cruise around the harbor for lots of material. This lists some boats that go to Monhegan island, a shot trip across the bay. Great location and fun boat ride. If you have the experience, you can rent a small boat for yourself, but take care. There are rocks just under the surface all over the area. "You break it, you buy it." I would not go out without a NOAA navigation chart. Buy one at a local marine store, and use it to see where the deep water and the rocks are.
http://monheganwelcome.com/get-here/

Camden, less than an hour's drive is a haven for tourists and offers great photo opportunities.
You can drive to the top of Mount Battie for an overview of the town and harbor.
http://visitmaine.com/things-to-do/parks-recreation-areas/camden-hills-state-park/

Rockport is a small harbor town. Not crowded with tourists. Narrow harbor with many classic
wooden boats at anchor and old unused lime kilns. Also the home of the Maine Media Workshops,
one of the finest art photo schools in the country. They have a gallery.
http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/gallery-store.

Have fun! >Alan
No drive at all. Get out in a boat and cruise arou... (show quote)

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Jul 11, 2017 15:27:22   #
mffox Loc: Avon, CT
 
1. Drive the back roads that wind around the numerous coves and inlets. 2.The Maine Botanical Gardens. 3.Best of all: take the ferry to Monhegan Island!!

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