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This is an early August sunrise taken in Acadia National Park in Maine. Please also visit: www.acadiamagic.com/.
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Thunder Hole, located in Acadia National Park, is a chasm into which ocean waves crash, creating a thunderous sound.
The photographers were up and early to photograph the sunrise at Thunderhole in Acadia National Park, but there was no thunder and the waves were relatively calm. If Jones had been there it would certainly have been a tsunami that would have hit the coast.
This sunrise scene is from Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine USA. Please also visit: www.acadiamagic.com/.
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Nothing symbolizes the power of Acadia National Park as much as Thunder Hole does. When the right size wave rolls into the naturally formed inlet, a deep thunderous sound emanates. The cause is a small cavern formed low, just beneath the surface of the water. When the wave pulls back just before lunging forward, it dips the water just below the ceiling of the cavern allowing air to enter. When the wave arrives full force, it collides with the air, forcing it out, resulting in a sound like distant thunder. Water may splash into the air as high as 40 feet with a roar ! This is a beautiful spot to view some of the most striking features within Acadia. Northward is Sand Beach and the Great Head to the right. Southward is the majestic 110 foot high Otter Cliff, one of the highest headlands north of Rio de Janeiro. Thunder Hole is just past Sand Beach while traveling south on the Park Loop Road. The Island Explorer Shuttle Bus stops here about every half hour during normal seasonal daytime hours.
Thunder Hole GPS: Latitude 44.321011; Longitude -68.189330 [Source: www.acadia.ws/thunder-hole.htm]
Thunder Hole is the place in Acadia National Park to experience the thunder of the sea against the rocky shores of Maine! On calm days you may wonder what the fuss is all about. But wait until the waves kick up a few notches. Thunder Hole is a small inlet, naturally carved out of the rocks, where the waves roll into. At the end of this inlet, down low, is a small cavern where, when the rush of the wave arrives, air and water is forced out like a clap of distant thunder. Water may spout as high as 40 feet with a thunderous roar! Hence the name: Thunder Hole. [Source: www.acadiamagic.com/ThunderHole.html]
Thunder Hole got its name because of the loud sound that waves sometimes make when rolling into the little inlet. This happens because, down low, there is an area worn out of the granite, that goes deeper into the side of the cliff than it appears it does from above. When the wave rushes in, air is sometimes trapped by the force of the wave, creating pressure and then finally releasing the air, with the wave slapping against the little cavern's walls. It has a deep sound, almost like the deepness of distant thunder. It is kind of like the effect you get when you cup your hands as you clap them together. Thunder Hole location in Acadia National ParkThis is a popular spot for visitors wanting to hear the loud “thunder” sound. The fact is that, it does not happen all of the time. It depends on several things such as the roughness of the seas, the size of the wave, and the level of the tide. When seas are rough at a high tide, the splash from the wave rushing into Thunder Hole's inlet can reach over 40 feet high. At times like this, it can be dangerous being too close. A larger than normal wave can happen unexpectedly, catching one off guard. If there is a high pressure zone in the Gulf of Maine, this place can be very dangerous. An example is when Hurricane Bill was way out to sea. The weather was not stormy but the waves were dangerously high because they can travel great distances while maintaining their power. And, this, is not released until the wave gets closer to shore at the shallower depths. The message? Be aware of the ocean waves, where you are relative to them, and know if storm fronts are near. Also, always understand that rocks can be slippery when wet. They also can have tiny pieces of rock and sand that can act like tiny marbles when stepped on. Out from under you goes the feet and down you go ! Still, this is one gorgeous spot for spectacular views and photography. Thunder Hole is located on the eastern coast of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. To the north (left) within sight is Sand Beach and Great Head. To the south (right) is Otter Cliff. Being on the east coast, this is the place to be for sunrises. [Source: www.barharbormagic.com/acadia/thunder-hole.html]
Thunder Hole is a small natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam during high seas at a high tide. When seas are rough, the splash from the wave rushing into Thunder Hole's inlet can reach over 40 feet high. Unfortunately not the day I was there, but still beautiful rock formations. Print Size 13x19 inches. Happy Fence Friday
Shot this climbing along the rocky coast of Mt Desert Island near Thunder Hold in Acadia National Park.
I was out on the rocks near Thunder Hole shooting the sunrise, turned around and had to grab a quick shot of Nancy as she was patiently waiting for me to get my shot.
I haven't been able to think of a name for this shot and have been jokingly calling it "Stairway to Heaven." The plan was to spend most of this evening trying to fine a a few more angles to shoot the milky way from, but unfortunately I saw
some menacing clouds rolling in and didn't stay out too much later. I did get to meet a few other guys that were trying their hand at light painting and gave them a few pointers on how to edit their final pictures. This was shot right next to Thunder Hole. I am planning to write an extended blog entry about this shot and what went in to it, so stay tuned.
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This is a famous place in the park where tourists gather to see giant splashes and hear the waves smash into the cliffs with a sound like roaring thunder. However it was so calm this day that there were no splashes, few people, and only the sound of a gentle "bloop" as the waves tapped the stones. As I was looking at it, one family actually came up and asked me if I knew where to find the place. Yeah, it's right here. :)
This is in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, and Great Head are in the distance to the left. Unfortunately, the clouds had moved to the south leaving half of the sky being covered. Please also visit: www.acadiamagic.com/.
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Thunder Hole has a walkway that allows this vantage point at the edge of the rocks. When the surf is up, you don't want to stand here with a camera! But on this calm day, safe behind a sturdy railing, I could get this edge-of-the-water shot.
If you want to see a great shot of REAL action at Thunder Hole, see Waterfall Guy's capture:
Thunder Hole, located in Acadia National Park, is a chasm into which ocean waves crash, creating a thunderous sound.
If you're going to Acadia you have to take this shot. This is a bit of a trek over the rocks to get to this vantage point at Sunset. And you probably won't be alone. There were at least 10 others grabbing a spot for their tripods on a huge stone.
DAY SIX: After dinner, (at Mama DiMateo's -- which is consistently delicious) I convinced Adam to take me back out along the Park Loop Road so I could play around with some more long exposure shots of the rocks and waves.
It wasn't stormy or windy, so I didn't really expect to see big waves. But when we got to Thunder Hole, the ocean was really churning. I think we may have even heard what I would consider "semi-thunder". The waves were crashing over the observation platform. A few families with children were taking great delight in grasping the guardrail and letting the cold waves splash over them. They'd squeal every time the cold water drenched them.
I found a nice (dry) spot for my tripod and found a few interesting rock formations to focus on. The shots above and below are all 30 - 60 second exposures. I decided to do some of the shots as black and white. I'll post the color compositions later on.
After about twenty minutes it started to drizzle a little bit, so I had to pack up my gear and head home.
This sunrise photo was taken in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine on October 23 on a windy very chilly day.
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Taken last Friday morning along the Ocean Drive at Acadia National Park. It's been raining the entire night and this morning was overcast and stormy. But it was not just an ordinary overcast sky, there were patterns in the clouds that lasted for a little while. I thought I would give it another try on my last day at Acadia. As I waited for a little bit of light I was envisioning for a B&W shot. But it turned out, the colored version is much better as it gives more detail on the foreground rocks.
This is another August sunrise taken in Acadia National Park in Maine. Please also visit: www.acadiamagic.com/.
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Acadia National Park is a 47,000-acre recreation area primarily on Maine's Mount Desert Island on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Its landscape consists of woodland, rocky beaches and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the coast. Print Size 13x19 inches.
This is the same as a previous image of a sunrise in Acadia National Park but with a crop that makes it better for cell phones. Please also visit: www.acadiamagic.com/.
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Thunder Hole is one of the most visited sites in Acadia National Park. The spray of ocean water makes for some unique photos.
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A section of the coastline near Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park, Maine seen shortly after sunrise.
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To get out of town while visiting Bar Harbor we took a local bus #3 (free) down the east coast of Mount Dessert Island and got off at the Thunder Hole stop. The coast line is rugged and beautiful.
Thunder Hole is one of the most popular attractions along the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park. It is a narrow channel slowly being carved into the granite cliffs by the action of the surf. At the end of the channel is a cave that is slightly higher than the channel itself. As the sea recedes air that was trapped in the cave is released and creates a booming sound, like thunder. On calm days the thunder is barely noticeable. Most people only hear a gurgling sound as the water rushes in and out of the channel, and the surf against the cliff wall is minimal. But on stormy days, and when there is a storm at sea, the "thunder" is loud and the power of the sea is clearly evident. On the morning of Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Hurricane Igor was passing by the Acadia coast, on its way to Newfoundland. Even though the storm was far out on the ocean it created a truly awesome sight at Thunder Hole, and the power and danger of sea and surf was breathtaking. I was sitting high up on the rocks opposite Thunder Hole when I took this photo.
Under normal conditions people are allowed to walk on the paved walkway to look directly into the channel. But when the surf is raging all access in blocked off, for obvious reasons. On this day the spray of water and foam exceeded 40 feet. Acadia National Park, Maine.
Because of the newsworthiness of this, I decided to post it. To really appreciate what I am going to describe, view this large. Most everyone in the US and Canada have heard about Hurricane Bill and the tragedy that happened at Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park, Maine. This shows a huge wave hitting Thunder Hole shortly after three people were washed out to sea and later recovered. Only two survived. Just to the left of the large wave are the railings leading down to the viewing area which is totally engulfed by the wave. The really amazing thing and something that gives a size perspective is seen just to the left of the wave near the water's edge. Someone is standing there likely to see if they can see one of the people that got pulled into the ocean.
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Took a quick trip out to Thunder Hole, but I missed the tide by about 30 minutes. Glad I didn't miss the sunset though!
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jayfloww: @mhoffmanphoto no prob
mhoffmanphoto: @lindsaywho - Thanks! I'm happy I got to witness this great sunset.
simonrsparks: That's a spiffy shot, Matt, really nicely composed (the foreground rocks in the bottom right corner just catch the red light and echo the top left, tying the whole thing together really well). You really are on an HDR kick, aren't you?
mhoffmanphoto: @simonrsparks - Yes, I do love shooting in HDR! It's seems to be the best way that I can bring out the colors in the scene. Those rocks in the bottom right corner really are pink. Most of the granite here is pink. Thanks for the awesome comment!
This is a 6 shot panoramic image I shot with my Sigma 10-20mm. This might be the best panoramic image I have ever made.
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When we stopped by Sand Beach, one of the first things I noticed is the rocky shore covered in seaweed and kelp and some rocks covered with Northern Rock barnacles. With my parents being both Phds in Zoology and Botany, I have the right DNA to spark the interest in such peculiar life.
Seaweed is a loose colloquial term encompassing macroscopic, multicellular, benthic marine algae. The term includes some members of the red, brown and green algae. Seaweeds can also be classified by use (as food, medicine, fertilizer, industrial, etc.). A Seaweed may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae: the red algae, green algae, and brown algae. As these three groups are not thought to have a common multicellular ancestor, the seaweeds are a polyphyletic group. In addition, some tuft-forming bluegreen algae (Cyanobacteria) are sometimes considered to be seaweeds — "seaweed" is a colloquial term and lacks a formal definition.
Sand Beach, in Acadia National Park, is nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island. This gorgeous 290 yard long beach is one of the most popular points of interest on the island.
The thousands of years of pounding surf created a beach that is largely comprised of rocks and unique sand of shell fragments, just right atmosphere for seaweed to grow..
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September 2, 2012, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, taken here.
Atlantic Ocean waves crash into a narrow break in the granite shoreline of Acadia National Park, Maine. The ocean's waves are blurred by an extended exposure. Thunder Hole earns its name from stormy periods when waves slam into the tiny cove making a thunder-like sound.
Sand Beach, in Acadia National Park, is nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island. This gorgeous 290 yard long beach is one of the most popular points of interest on the island.
The thousands of years of pounding surf created a beach that is largely comprised of rocks and unique sand of shell fragments.
Source: www.acadia.ws/
September 2, 2012, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, taken here.
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A few in vacation mood.
Sand Beach, in Acadia National Park, is nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island. This gorgeous 290 yard long beach is one of the most popular points of interest on the island.
The thousands of years of pounding surf created a beach that is largely comprised of rocks and unique sand of shell fragments.
Source: www.acadia.ws/
September 2, 2012, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, taken here.
Came across a few rock cairns in Sand Beach that formed a mini-Stonehenge. Stonehenge is a pre-historic monument in the UK. More here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge
Sand Beach, in Acadia National Park, is nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island. This gorgeous 290 yard long beach is one of the most popular points of interest on the island.
The thousands of years of pounding surf created a beach that is largely comprised of rocks and unique sand of shell fragments.
Source: www.acadia.ws/
September 2, 2012, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, taken here.
It was pouring rain. I was lucky to get these before the wind drove the rain on my lense. After that, I was soaked & couldn't get my lense wiped off before it was wet agin.
~ Anatole France
Reflections of the surrounding in the stagnant rain water at Sand Beach.
Sand Beach, in Acadia National Park, is nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island. This gorgeous 290 yard long beach is one of the most popular points of interest on the island.
The thousands of years of pounding surf created a beach that is largely comprised of rocks and unique sand of shell fragments.
Source: www.acadia.ws/
September 2, 2012, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, taken here.