I found this video last year and have returned quite often to remind myself how blessed my life is.
Take a quick minute to view it,...it's very well done and in a sensitive way.
Just wanted to share this because it really touched my soul.
Martys

Heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgi0t2ap-us

Am trying to grow in my seeing with this self assignment, have been working at Quoddy Head State Park for well over a year now as time permits. Did not take long to photograph all the obvious angles,....returning now regularly attempting to stretch my vision in new ways.
In each image I try to duplicate the character and feel of the light that was present,....hopefully conveying that to the viewer in my finished image.
Am not always successful but the experience is fulfilling in many other ways experiencing moments in nature.
Thanks for taking the time to view my post.
Martys

Sun rising over Grand Manan island, New Brunswick, Canada, taken from Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec ME


Crashing surf onto jagged coastal ledges at Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, ME


Spiritual sunrise seascape at Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, ME

Thank you,....I've been doing quite a bit of work at this location. It's a pleasurable self assignment I'm having a lot of fun with.
Will be posting a collection of images done here,...I welcome any comments and thank you for welcoming me as a new member of the group.
Am looking forward to viewing many of the galleries on this site also.
Martys

Pre dawn light at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse


Early morning fog burning off at Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, ME


Lonely late evening vigil under a starlit sky,...at West Quoddy Lighthouse station

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, ME
taken with Nikon D300, 17-80mmm f 3.5 lens, ISO 400, on tripod.

Hello photophly
,..Just visited your website,..very nice work you've done ,..I really like your compositions and vantage points.
Thanks for your reply. I look forward to participating here this site as time permits. I just posted my first image,...one I took years ago. Am looking forward to posting some self assignment images i've been working on too.
Are there galleries on hedgehog or do photographers just refer others to their personal websites. I enjoy seeing others work,...always refreshing to see others vision through their cameras.
Martys

Casca and Whitehorse paddlewheelers, (since destroyed by fire)..taken at Whitehorse Junction, Yukon Territory, 1971, Camera: Nikon S2 on tripod at sunset, 50mm, 1.4 lens, Tri-X film, processed by me.

Am looking forward to finding my way around this site also sharing and learning from members.
Martys

Just discovered Uglyhedgehog and signed on. Look forward to meeting new photographers, learn from others, share ideas, techniques and images and enjoy the features offered here with everyone.
Am located in downeast Maine,...am not from here, but I got here as soon as I could ;-)
Have been involved in photography in many venues over the years,...b & w darkroom, industrial, weddings, freelance,scenic, nature, macro 2-1/4 , 35mm and now digital.
and so on.
Currently enjoying the entire digital work flow experience using photoshop CS5 and ACR. I use a Nikon D300 primarily,... in manual mode only,...have never used auto focus on a DSLR,...prefer manual on all settings,...I'm a dinosaur what can I say,...spent tooooo many years learning photography to have the camera tell me what to do :-) guess I learn better from making mistakes,...works for me.
I am retired from a career in the engineering field as a design draftsman,....currently am a photo editor working from my home office with my wife.

Enjoy dabbling with PC computers,...although I think they enjoy dabbling with me more :( especially lately.
I look forward to the camaraderie here as I learn my way around.
Martys

I like them both but think the black & white has more impact.
This is a beautiful strong image,..what a gift to be there when the light was so dramatic.
Great image you've taken here.
Martys