Mystic Drawbridge

The Mystic Drawbridge is a historic drawbridge that spans the Mystic River in downtown Mystic, CT. Built in 1920 by the J.E. FitzGerald Construction Company of New London, CT, this bridge is a historic landmark and a centerpiece of the Mystic community. Framed prints of this image are available at our store here: http://newenglandphotoart.com/featured/mystic-ct-drawbridge-kirkodd-photography.html

Blue Sky

In addition to offering a beautiful view of the ocean, our trip to Naskeag Point gave us a unique opportunity to see a beautiful Maine lobster boat up close out of the water.

Sailing Past Ledge Light - Black And White

In this black and white photograph, two sailboats pass in front of the New London Ledge Lighthouse during Sailfest in 2014. Built in 1909, the New London Ledge Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Thames river. Framed prints of this image are available at our store here: http://newenglandphotoart.com/featured/sailing-past-ledge-light-black-and-white-kirkodd-photography.html

Pequotsepos Duck Pond

The Duck Pond at the Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, CT is a beautiful place to visit in the fall. This photo was taken with a convex wide angle lens, which adds a subtle curved effect to the pond. Framed prints of this image are available here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/pequotsepos-duck-pond-reflection-kirkodd-photography.html

Chapel at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco, Maine

We used a fish eye lens to accentuate this chapel's most prominent corner, and to bend the foreground, which wraps the building in tulips

Kindred Spirits

When walking along the far side of the Mystic River, we came across this little boat. When the wind wasn't blowing, the reflection was very nice, and the three masted sailing ship in the background made a nice backdrop.

Catching the Milky Way Galaxy

Our fisheye lens turned Branch Lake into a great watery bowl, one perfect for catching all the stars of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Denison Homestead in Bloom

The Denison Homestead in Mystic, CT

Dorr Mountain Summit

Dorr Mountain Summit in Acadia National Park, Elevation: 1265 Feet. Sweet!

Bridge in the Woods

A Black & White Shot of a Bridge in Ferry Beach State Park, Maine

Lobster Boat Selective Color

Lobster Boats moored at Pine Point in Scarborough, Maine. We tried this image out in full color and decided it looked too messy. We then tried it as a black and white and it looked too flat. So, we ended up going with a selective color approach to bring the two boats in the foreground out from the rest of the scene. What do you think? Additional print options, including framed prints, available here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/lobster-boats-selective-color-kirkodd-photography.html

Fort Griswold Monument

Fort Griswold Monument in Groton, CT

Portland Head Light Seascape

We knew going into this photo shoot that we would be competing with many beautiful of images of this lighthouse. Portland Head Light has literally been photographed hundreds of thousands of times. So, in order to present something new, we decided to focus less on the lighthouse and more on the entire scene. Getting a shot this wide required the use of a convex lens (hence the slight horizon distortion). Still, I think the wrap-around effect this produces on the cove is well worth it. This is one of those pictures that needs to be seen and printed BIG to fully appreciate! About the Lighthouse: Portland Head Light is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Located on the grounds of Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, this lighthouse attracts thousands of people each year. This historic landmark was first lit in 1791, and remains to this day a functioning aid to navigation. This photo is available for sale here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/portland-head-light-seascape-kirkodd-photography-of-new-england.html

American Flag at Cemetery Gate - Mystic CT

Memorial Day has come, so please take a moment to remember those who paid the ultimate price for their country. Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die John 11 Verse 25 This is a photo of the cemetery gates along Route 27 in Mystic, CT God Bless America

In the pre-dawn, the historic Mystic drawbridge stands as a dark silhouette against the cool sky. The Mystic Drawbridge is a historic drawbridge that spans the Mystic River in downtown Mystic, CT. Built in 1920 by the J.E. FitzGerald Construction Company of New London, CT, this bridge is a historic landmark and a centerpiece of the Mystic community. Prints and framed artwork of this image are available from our store on FAA, here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/mystic-sky-bridge-kirkodd-photography-of-new-england.html?newartwork=true

Sunset on the Rocks - Stonington Point

We had an amazing sunset at Stonington point. The beach cleared out just in time for me to set up the tripod and get this shot. In order to capture the maximum amount of detail in the dark foreground, I used a 2-stop graduated neutral density filter and bracketed the exposures, which were later combined to create an HDR image. Photo prints are for sale here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/sunset-on-the-rocks-stonington-point-kirkodd-photography.html

Rooftop Sunset Silhouette

The sun drops behind the rooftops, leaving a fiery red sky. Photo taken from Avery Point in Groton, CT. For sale here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/rooftop-sunset-silhouette-kirkodd-photography.html

Seagull Underglow

A seagull catches the light with his white underbelly. Additional artwork for sale here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/seagull-underglow-kirkodd-photography.html

Seawall in Acadia National Park

The Seawall in Acadia National Park - Fisheye Lens View

Luminous Lake

This is our latest image from our "lightpainting" series. It is a long exposure of Branch Lake in Ellsworth Maine. We used flashlights to illuminate the rocks below the surface of the water. The effect makes the surface of the lake semi-transparent, and allows for a beautiful compliment to the subtle colors of the night sky.

Driftwood Monument, Ferry Beach, Maine

Driftwood Sculpture, Ferry Beach, Maine

Seagull at Portland Head Light Lighthouse

A seagull perched atop the roof of a building in front of the Portland Head Light lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. This photo would go well with any maritime themed decor, and compliments our Cape Elizabeth series nicely! A bit about the lighthouse: Built in 1791, Portland Head Light is one of the most photographed and visited lighthouses in the world. Located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, this beautiful lighthouse is a landmark that invokes the true spirit of historic New England. Framed prints of this photo are available for sale at our store here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/seagull-at-portland-head-light-kirkodd-photography-of-new-england.html

Balance Bird

This seagull balances on a wooden piling during the sunset at Camp Ellis in Saco, Maine.

Kingston II Tugboat

The Kingston II is a unique tugboat with lots of history. Originally built and operated by General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, she has helped move submarines and ships up and down the Thames and Mystic river. Currently, the Kingston II welcomes guests into the Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT. Framed prints of this image are available at our shop here: http://newenglandphotoart.com/featured/kingston-ii-tugboat-kirkodd-photography.html

Autumn Leaf Macro

A close-up shot of a beautiful tri-colored autumn leaf. This photo was taken by Kirsten at the sawmill park in Ledyard, CT. Framed prints are available here: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/autumn-leaves-on-water-kirkodd-photography.html

Illuminate this Celestial Ball

For the record, my parents are the best photographers I know. I have them to thank for this hobby, and any skills I may have developed were surely built on the foundation they provided. It wasn't a formal training; just hours of flipping through books of prints, and later through Jpegs, picking out the keepers from the day's catch of shots. This beautiful shot of a sunrise on Branch Lake in Ellsworth, Maine may have been recorded by my camera, but it wasn't me who pulled the trigger this time. While I was sleeping in, overly tired from a sleepless night thanks to my adorable 8 month old boy, my dad was lining up this beautiful sunrise. I had the 8mm fish eye on the camera body from the previous night's attempts at capturing the night sky, and my dad hadn't bothered to change it out. That's why the horizon possesses a slight downward curving distortion. When my dad graciously offered this photo up to Kirsten and myself for our business, I thought about taking out the curve in post processing. However, my dad figured it looked better this way. Who am I to argue? After all, we really do live on a tiny celestial sphere. A long time ago, way up above this fragile marble, it was once said...Let There Be Light! Good, isn't it? Photo Credit: Mike B Please check out the framed options of this image available here: http://newenglandphotoart.com/featured/illuminate-this-celestial-ball-kirkodd-photography-of-new-england.html

Mystic Drawbridge Composite

Framed prints of this image are available at our New England Photography Store here: http://newenglandphotoart.com/featured/mystic-drawbridge-in-mystic-ct-kirkodd-photography-of-new-england.html If you've ever seen the movie Mystic Pizza, then you've seen this bridge! People come from all over the world to visit Mystic Seaport, go to the aquarium, and to marvel at this historic bascule bridge! This is our most popular Mystic Drawbridge piece of art. This piece is a composite of three individual pictures of the bridge. In the upper picture, the primary drive wheel of the bridge dominates the view, with the counterweight truss structure visible through the spokes. Taken with our convex wide angle lens, the curve of the drive wheel is accentuated. For the bottom-right image, we used the same lens to capture the view across the bridge of the actual bridge control house, poised in an ideal spot to monitor traffic along the historic Mystic River. Shooting through the spokes with the fish eye lens makes a "frame within a frame" effect. The picture on the bottom left (taken with a standard lens) is the view that visitors to Mystic see as they look up the bridge trusswork while walking by (in case they didn't know, they are in Mystic!) The border work was hand drawn in ink by Kirsten. She used a curvy gratework and gear motif that is reminiscent of the historic bridge itself. This image is a perfect souvenir from Mystic, CT, and will be our centerpiece of the Mystic Art Festival. It also would go well with New England themed decor. About the drawbridge: Mystic, Connecticut is a beautiful little New England town with many attractions. The Mystic Drawbridge is a historic counterweight bascule bridge that spans the Mystic River in downtown Mystic, CT. Built in 1920 by the J.E. FitzGerald Construction Company of New London, CT, this bridge is a historic landmark and a centerpiece of the Mystic community.