Wild Space

Mount Desert Island, Maine

A quiet, powerful energy enshrouds the wild places of Mount of Desert Island.

A quiet, powerful energy enshrouds the wild places of Mount of Desert Island.

Spectral coral tones of Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides) in early autumn.

Spectral coral tones of Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides) in early autumn.

A riot of frothy wildflowers in the field on the other side of the fence.

A riot of frothy wildflowers in the field on the other side of the fence.

The floating, airy seed heads of Tawny cottonsedge (Eriophorum virginicum) in a swamp.

The floating, airy seed heads of Tawny cottonsedge (Eriophorum virginicum) in a swamp.

Tranquility in the dormant wetland.

Tranquility in the dormant wetland.

Morning spider web between the swelling buds of Black huckleberry in early spring.

Morning spider web between the swelling buds of Black huckleberry in early spring.

Goldenrods watching the tide go out.

Goldenrods watching the tide go out.

A hallowed peace where the brook is quiet.

A hallowed peace where the brook is quiet.

Little Long Pond, one of the most beautiful places in the world. A testament to the thoughtful vision of those who came before and loved this place.

Little Long Pond, one of the most beautiful places in the world. A testament to the thoughtful vision of those who came before and loved this place.

Natural meadow succession plant community with Queen Ann’s Lace and Gray Birch.

Natural meadow succession plant community with Queen Ann’s Lace and Gray Birch.

Downy goldenrod (Solidago puberula) with Red fescues on a sandy hillside at a local gravel pit. Learning how stress can be an asset in plant communities is a revelation.

Downy goldenrod (Solidago puberula) with Red fescues on a sandy hillside at a local gravel pit. Learning how stress can be an asset in plant communities is a revelation.

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