Showing posts with label Rick Barber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rick Barber. Show all posts

Thursday, March 1, 2012

March 1st Ogunquit Storm

It's March 1st and it may be meteorological spring, but that did not stop a late winter storm that hit Ogunquit and the southern Maine coast today.

It's been a  mild winter on the Maine coast with very little snow. This year, mild temperatures prevailed that were more akin to a temperate Pacific northwest winter. However, those mild temperatures ended today, and Old Man Winter returned to show us who is boss.

Today, Ogunquit is getting pelted with 8 to 10 inches of the thick white heavy white stuff. Winds were high this morning, but it has been snowing all day.

Rick Barber of Moon Over Maine went walking through the storm and took these pristine pictures....Enjoy!

Ogunquit Beach Inn, March, 1st storm.

Wharf Lane & Shore Road, Ogunquit Camera Shop.

The Wooden Bridge, from Wharf Lane.

The Point, at Ogunquit Beach from the wooden Bridge.

Hutchin's Blacksmith Antique Mall on Main Street

The uber popular Front Porch Cafe and Piano Bar.

Tree's along Main Street in front of Village Food Market. 

Moon Over Maine with a full blanket of Snow.

Ogunquit Beach Inn, soon to re-open for year 16 this April.


Meanwhile, as the storm raged on I found solace on Ft Lauderdale Beach! I have had many a winter storm, so, I feel no guilt!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Ode to Marginal Way

It's been a mild winter in Ogunquit Maine this year. Occasional light snow, and mild above freezing temperatures are the norm for this January.
Ogunquit and its grand coastline has always inspired artists, photographers and writers. The following poem is by local wordsmith legend Richard Perkins. Photos were taken by Ogunquit resident Rick Barber.




Ode to
Marginal Way

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This beautiful path is a one mile rove
Ending up at Perkins Cove!
The swirling tide pools and crashing surf
A breathtaking stroll on this good earth!
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The outcropping bayberry and bittersweet
30 dedicated benches beckoning you to seat!
To ponder the beauty of the Marginal Way
Your temptation to return day after day!
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The bold Atlantic with waves pounding
Around each curve more beauty abounding!
Lobster boats and buoys adding to the scene
When the tide becomes low another theme!
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The Marginal Way is over 100 years old
Gracing our coast strong and bold!
Ogunquit is blessed with this beautiful gem
At the end of your stroll you will say “Amen!”
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The land bequeathed by Josiah Chase in 1923
To Ogunquit “Beautiful Place By The Sea!”
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By Richard Perkins