Yesterday, it was a cool but wonderful visit to Cliff Island. The temperature was in the high 50s to low 60s, with constant breeze. At one point in mid-afternoon a light mist began to fall, but no matter we were dressed for the early fall elements. I even brought a pair of gloves along. They say Cliff Island is an hour-and-a-half and a world away from the city, and I'd say that was pretty right on. Fall is here so the summer population is noticeably diminishing from about 200 in the summer to 60 year-round residents. I've posted a few shots to try and give the feeling of island life on Cliff. The remoteness gave the buildings, roads and residents the feeling of life closer to Monhegan than Peaks. I liked that feel. It was a feeling of being away from the world for a few hours, and I liked that too.Monday, September 27, 2010
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Yesterday, it was a cool but wonderful visit to Cliff Island. The temperature was in the high 50s to low 60s, with constant breeze. At one point in mid-afternoon a light mist began to fall, but no matter we were dressed for the early fall elements. I even brought a pair of gloves along. They say Cliff Island is an hour-and-a-half and a world away from the city, and I'd say that was pretty right on. Fall is here so the summer population is noticeably diminishing from about 200 in the summer to 60 year-round residents. I've posted a few shots to try and give the feeling of island life on Cliff. The remoteness gave the buildings, roads and residents the feeling of life closer to Monhegan than Peaks. I liked that feel. It was a feeling of being away from the world for a few hours, and I liked that too.
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60 year-round residents? They must be hearty souls, especially in the winter. Your photos captured the remote feel of the island. Hope you had fun.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the idea of life on an island, although I'm perfectly happy with my desert and mountains. Thank you for this post.
ReplyDeleteI love that feeling, too.
ReplyDeleteDid E carve that rock into the shape of a reclining nude or did it come that way? (-:
ReplyDeleteTo me the rock looked like a deer reclining on its side . . .and then I put my glasses on! Love boulders and water and quiet and isolation. . .
ReplyDeleteWOW! Nudes? Deer? I better clean my glasses. I better look closer. Hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteYes, I carved whatever it is you see in that rock.
ReplyDeleteTook me all day....
Are the permanent residents lobster- or fishermen? It's a lonely life. Saw some of that on Long Island, off Mt. Desert Island, a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteFantastic images
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful escape.
ReplyDeleteThat rock has an amazing colour and it seems so out of place! Really great.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it looks like a nice respite from urban life.
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