We flew the Kennebec River to see how it moves—and where it’s interrupted.
Four dams along this stretch are blocking endangered Atlantic salmon from heading upstream.
From above, the whole system comes into view.
#LightHawk #KennebecRiver #AtlanticSalmon #Conservation #ViewFromAbove
Fort Popham (from their website): Fort Popham is a semi-circular granite fort that was never completed, though construction began in 1862 for use during the Civil War. Modifications were made, and the fort was used again in the Spanish American War and in World War 1. Historical records conclude that fortifications, probably wooden, existed here and protected the Kennebec settlements during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. It was nearby that the English made their first attempt to colonize New England in 1607. Monochrome image showing an end of the fort with its rough cut granite blocks and what looks like a steel framed window. There are some dried weeds growing from the crevices. It is low tide, and there are circles of ice at the base of the wall. The rocks of the shore next to the fort have snow on the top and seaweed at the base. Calm waters of the Kennebec River lead to the opposite shore where trees and houses are visible. The sky is gray with flat clouds. This is where the Kennebec reaches the Atlantic ocean. Maine USA
Seaside Sentinel
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#TidesOutTuesday
#ClassicMono
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#Seascape
#rocks
#KennebecRiver
Did some leaf peeping around Moosehead Lake this morning. This is the headwater of the Kennebec River near Rockwood. #Maine #newengland #foliage #mooseheadlake #kennebecriver #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #autumn #leafpeeping #colors
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Kennebec River, Hallowell, Maine, 2025. #Photography #Art #KennebecRiver #Hallowell #Maine #RiverPhotography #Explore #ParkPhotography #RiverArt #LandscapePhotography #Zen #SkyscapePhotography #Peace #CarCampingChronicles #Nature #NaturePhotography #CloudCover
Kennebec River, Granite City Park, Hallowell, Maine, 2025. #Photography #Art #KennebecRiver #Hallowell #Maine #RiverPhotography #Explore #GraniteCityPark #ParkPhotography #LandscapePhotography #Zen #SkyscapePhotography #Peace #CarCampingChronicles #Nature #NaturePhotography #CloudCover #Relaxation
Kennebec River sturgeon popping off! June is the month to see these cool fish leaping. #maine #sturgeon #kennebec #kennebecriver
Scraped up a nice brown on Kennebec few days ago. What a river! #maine #kennebec #kennebecriver #fishing #browntrout #troutfishing
The Virginia, Maines first ship
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#PhotographersOfBlueSky
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#FridayScape
2 Bridges
#EastCoastKin #scape #street #photography #morningwalk #texture #fog #misty #kennebecRiver #coastal
Sunrise on the Kennebec River
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#landscape #photography #colorphoto #camper #kennebecriver #sunrise #morningwalk
"Kennebec River" transports viewers to a place of tranquility and natural beauty, offering a moment of reprieve within its serene landscape. This exquisite painting captures a still evening on the Kennebec River in Bingham, Maine, as the day gracefully transitions into night. The scene is dominated by the harmonious interplay of sky and land, where the sunset casts its warm glow over rolling hills and lush greenery, gently reflected in the calm waters of the river. The composition of "Kennebec River" is a celebration of balance and serenity. The warm hues of orange, pink, and soft purple fill the sky, creating a stunning tapestry above the tranquil landscape. These colors gradually meld and reflect upon the water, giving the river a mirrored quality that draws the viewer deeper into the scene. The meticulous attention to detail in the brushwork brings the natural elements to life, allowing the landscape to resonate with an authenticity that both soothes and captivates. This artwork embraces the viewer with its peaceful ambiance, inviting them to pause and appreciate the tranquil beauty of nature captured on canvas. "Kennebec River" is not just a depiction of a place but an invitation to immerse oneself in the quietude of the moment it captures—a serene escape that celebrates the enchanting interplay between light and nature as day gives way to night.
Kennebec River
16"x20" acrylic
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Remembering the beauty of the everyday.
#photography #naturephotography #earlylight #goldenlight #sunrise #kennebecriver
#mainewinter #snow #shadowandlight
