Boothbay Harbor - Sunset and Reflections

Our last night in Boothbay Harbor didn't originally look promising for a sunset, but then something magical happened. The sky began to take on an eerie glow as the sun began to set.

About fifteen minutes after the sun had set, there was a beautiful afterglow.

It was then that I captured my favorite photo of this trip, this mast reflection.

Here are a few more reflections.

Boats in the harbor. . .

The next morning we headed for home, but not before stopping at one last quilt shop,  Calico Basket in Windham. What were we to do? After all it was not that far out of our way . . . six quilt shops and one quilt show in four days. :-) This was a really nice shop with a lovely owner, and I'll be sure to stop there again when in the area.

One last thing, if you go to Boothbay Harbor, be sure to go to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; we didn't have time this trip, but it is truly a special place not to be missed.

Please click on any photo for a larger image, especially the sunset photos which are pretty dramatic. :-)

A Visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

This gorgeous dinner-plate size dahlia was photographed at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. As you approach the parking area, keep your eyes peeled for some truly amazing twig sculptures.

There are also wonderful kinetic sculptures throughout the various gardens.

I'm definitely going to try to add some of these spectacular dahlias to my garden next year.

 This obliging poser reminded me of Jiminy Cricket. 

Whatever you do, be sure to visit this magical place when in the Boothbay area. It's a gem!

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (cont.)

Here are a few more photos from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.  

       This little guy was at the edge of one of the tiny ponds.

  
     The garden has wonderful sculptures to delight the eye, and there are also spots of whimsy.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

     The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a spectacular place to visit when you are in the Boothbay, Maine, area. There are 128 acres of flowers, gardens, and woodland trails to enjoy.

    There are butterfly, rose, sensory, and meditation gardens among others. The landscaping is simply magnificent. It is truly a paradise for gardeners and photographers. I can't imagine anyone not being captivated by this special place.