Mt. Desert Island in Maine is the second largest island on the east coast, behind Manhattan.
But the vibe is much different.
A visit to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and the coastal region known as Down East.
Men At Work
It is said, “in spring, a young man’s fancy turns to love.”
Unless it turns to baseball.
Nantucket
Nantucket is the New England island with the most interesting history, and I think, the greatest character.
Martha's Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard, the largest island off the southern New England coast, was the second stop on my tour of summer islands in winter.
Block Island
In early 2022, I set out to discover the islands off the southern New England coast in winter.
Marfa
In far west Texas, north of the Rio Grande, is the small town of Marfa.
It was first a water stop on the railroad, but has evolved into a tourist destination and arts center.
It’s a long drive, let me take you there.
America In Transition
In the months between Trump and Biden I traveled from New England to El Paso, Texas to witness America In Transition.
This black and white essay includes a link to the full twelve part series.
Elements of Fall
The Williams House
The David Williams house was built in the late 1800s for a member of the family behind the Williams Soap Company in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The present owners are completing a major renovation of the property.
The Coast of Summer Film
From June to September of 2020, I traveled the northeast coast of the United States from Montauk Point in New York to Monhegan Island, Maine for a photo series I called the Coast of Summer.
Shingle Style
My Coast of Summer series allowed me to spend time studying the shingle style vernacular as it manifests itself on the eastern seaboard.
Coast of Summer - Black and White
For the final installment of my 2020 Coast of Summer series, I am sharing some of my favorite locations as seen in black and white.
The light along the coast creates interesting light and shadow often viewed best absent of color.
Watch Hill Full Moon - Part Twelve
I decided to conclude my Coast of Summer tour in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, just a few miles from where I started back in June.
For variety, I decided to go on the night of the full moon in late August.
Newport - Part Eleven
Although it is known today as a summer place for the rich and powerful, Newport, Rhode Island had humble and sometimes controversial beginnings.
Monhegan Island - Part Ten
Of all the places I have visited this summer on my Coast of Summer tour, Monhegan Island in Maine left the most lasting impression. It doesn't make a lot of sense for me to spend a full summer there, but there is no doubt I’d like to.
NH Route 1A - Part Nine
The seacoast of New Hampshire is short. You can drive it in less than an hour, but it is very popular with summer tourists for its expansive public beaches and boardwalks.
The drive on NH Route 1A is part nine of my Coast of Summer series.
Marblehead - Part Eight
Marblehead is located between Gloucester and Boston and is known as an east coast center of boating.
Historically, its population is known as seamen and fishermen of great skill.
Cape Ann - Part Seven
I have always wanted to go on a whale watch and for some reason never had, until I visited Cape Ann for my Coast of Summer series.
I am so impressed with these huge, peaceful animals. If I could (and maybe I can) I would make studying them my life’s work.
Provincetown - Part Six
Traveling to the outer tip of Cape Cod.
Provincetown serves as part six of my Coast of Summer series.
Kamala Harris (Update)
While covering the New Hampshire primary in 2019, I filed the following story on an April campaign stop by California Senator Kamala Harris.
I’m reposting - with some minor updates in the text - to reflect her selection as Joe Biden’s pick to be his vice presidential running mate.