The Pokomoke Scenic River
The Pokomoke Scenic River near Snow Hill, Maryland
The Art of Paul Gauguin
Today is the birthday of Paul Gauguin. Here are some of his paintings from his time in Tahiti:
The Minister’s Treehouse
Noah may have had his ark but Horace Burgess has a treehouse—the world’s largest! Constructed around an 80-foot tall white oak tree, the 10-story, 10,000 square foot treehouse is a … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Lucketts Store
This image was taken outside a local antique shop. I was drawn to this grouping of objects with their interesting colors and textures. © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Discovery
Today was the last flight for the Space Shuttle Discovery. She was ferried aboard NASA’s specially modified 747 to her new home at the National Air & Space Museum in … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: March of the Swallowtails
Pictured here are the black swallowtail and the eastern tiger swallowtail. The eastern tiger swallowtail is the state insect of Virginia. There are 552 species of swallowtails in the world … Continue reading
The Art of Gustav Vigeland
Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943) was a famous and controversial Norwegian sculptor. Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Survivor Sunset
An image of my son Mat watching the sunset on our last night of camping at Jordan Lake in North Carolina. It reminded me of the tv show Survivor. We … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Valley of Fire
We arrived at Valley of Fire late in the afternoon but it was the perfect time to be there. The sun was setting and the colors were out of this … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Life and Death
It holds the records for being the lowest, driest, and hottest location in North America, yet there are places in Death Valley where fishes thrive—pupfishes to be exact. There are nine species … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Beyond the Dunes
Cape Hatteras Light is a lighthouse located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the community of Buxton, and is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Maine Sunset
If you’re seeking out great sunsets this summer, bypass the Gulf Coast and head to Maine! I grew up in Florida and we were famous for our spectacular sunsets, especially … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Cape Hatteras Light
Cape Hatteras Light is a lighthouse located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the community of Buxton, and is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Cherry Blossom Clouds
Cherry blossoms and clouds on this first day of spring along the tidal basin in Washington DC. © Mark Routt, 2012
Photo of the Day: Maine Rocks
Bass Harbor Head Light, Bass Harbor, Maine. © Mark Routt 2012
The Graffiti House
Often during my trips on Route 15 south through Brandy Station, Virginia, I’ve noticed a sign that points to a place called Graffiti House. We stopped in yesterday afternoon and … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: West Quoddy Head
West Quoddy Head in Lubec, Maine is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States and the closest point to Europe from a point in the fifty States. West Quoddy Head overlooks Quoddy Narrows, a strait between Canada and the … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Bass Harbor Head Light
Bass Harbor Head Light in Bass Harbor, Maine. The history of Bass Harbor Head Light started in 1855 when it was deemed that there was sufficient reason for a lighthouse at … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Bar Harbor
In celebration of Maine becoming our 23rd state on this day in 1820, I’m posting an image from Bar Harbor. I recommend everyone visit this beautiful state at least once … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Acadia Sunset
This image was taken near Acadia National Park in Maine. Maine offered some of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Bass Harbor Marsh
Bass Harbor Marsh, Bass Harbor, Maine © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Art Deco Theatre
An Art Deco theatre facade in New York City. © Mark Routt 2012
A Big Tree in A Small Town
This white oak in Earlysville, Virginia is the second largest in the state and sits atop a hillside overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was destined for demolition by an … Continue reading
It’s All About the Light
Back in the day when I was studying art history in college, we studied Van Gogh and the fact that he made such a big deal about the quality of … Continue reading
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