Weathered is what draws you into Monhegan. Oh, sure, you want to get away. To see the island where artists find retreat. To stroll the pathways to the lighthouse or the rock beach. Or to steal a picture of Jamie Wyeth’s vacation home. But it’s weathered that keeps you there, taking pictures and storing up memories.
Weathered all the way up.
Upturned boat ready for winter: Monhegan
On the rocks at Monhegan Island, Maine
Chippy boats – Monhegan
Buoys and boards: Monegan Island, Maine
And if you love peeling paint, decaying wood, and the grays of aging structures, check ’em all out at Weekly Photo Challenge: Weathered.
prior..
I love the photos and the weathered vibe of a cool place – and liked your and Curt’s comment above – about weathered people have that character and seasoned look…. ahhhh
and too many people pump in chemicals and need to embrace some of the weathering more – eh?
Oh, the Places We See
I leave beauty treatments up to individuals. No comment here except that I like people the way they are. When you see photos of old people, truly old people, you love the age marks, wrinkles, personality, etc. So, why not just age gracefully. To each his own, I guess!
prior..
oh I sooooo agree – well said
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Curt Mekemson
The ‘weathered look’ always adds character to a photo, it seems to me Rusha. Kind of like people. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
You nailed it, Curt. And you may be talking about us!!! We’re feeling sorta weathered these days, but still enjoying travel and photography. Wrinkles add character, right?
Curt Mekemson
Absolutely, Rusha! 🙂
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Ruth
I can feel the weathering in your photographs.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much, Ruth, for taking a look. At every turn, there seemed to be a photo-op. I just had to get up early and stay up til dark — there was so much to see.
Ruth
Glad you shared it with us. 🙂
Tina Schell
Wonderful captures. Was there years ago and agree wholeheartedly. Great destination for seeking out weathering!
Oh, the Places We See
It is an interesting place, all right. And there’s no comparison to the South Carolina islands and beaches. It’s craggy, lonely, and almost haunting, if you go when we did — after the tourist season. But I love both places and could return once more, for sure.
Jeanne Tapp
makes me think of a novel I’ve read in the past few years, but for the life of me, can’t remember the title!
Oh, the Places We See
It’s really an interesting place. Easy to see why artists and writers return year after year. It’s a land where time forgot, kind of.
dawnkinster
Beautiful! Looks like a great place to find weathered!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Dawn. It was a great place not only to find weathering but also to find solace, quiet, and some pretty friendly residents. We arrived after tourist season, and almost had the island to ourselves. We were the only ones on the pathways through the woods, so the quiet was almost eerie. But I would go back in a heartbeat!
grammywrites
What a beautiful presentation of “weathered”! Nicely done!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for the compliment. I loved looking through my Monhegan pictures again. I’ve got to write a post on the island, but I have so many photos, I’m not sure where to start. It truly is a remarkable place just because it’s so untouched looking!
ksbeth
i’ve never heard of this island and it looks charming –
Oh, the Places We See
I had heard of it but had never been. Now, however, I can’t wait to return, if that can ever be worked out again. It’s a place where artists and writers (I’ve been told) come and spend time. It’s so quiet and isolated. And it has a lovely hasn’t-been-touched-in-years feel to it. So, when I saw the topic this week, I knew it wouldn’t be hard to find photos!