The Coast of Maine [Hardcover]

Carl Heilman II (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2009

With a coastline that rivals California’s, Maine attracts millions of visitors each year who come to swim, fish, hike, or just enjoy the views. Many of the images present a near panoramic scope, placing the viewer in the middle of a wilderness splendor. The photographs capture the region’s famous sandy beaches, tree-covered mountains, tidepools brimming with life, and secluded harbors, as well as quaint villages, historic lighthouses, cranberry bogs, and lobster boats. Chapters cover Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, and Portland to Penobscot Bay, Mount Desert Island, and Cobscook Bay. A central focus is Acadia National Park, one of the top ten most visited national parks in America. Nearby, the town of Bar Harbor hosts more than eighty cruise ships each year. The book also celebrates offshore Maine, with images of whales, puffins, and other elusive sea creatures. The Coast of Maine makes an affordable and charming gift for anyone planning, or dreaming of, a visit to this glorious region.

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About the Author

Carl Heilman II is a devoted outdoorsman and nature photographer whose work has been published in serveral magazines such as Outside, National Geographic Adventure, National Parks, and presented on PBS. The author of Universe's The Adirondacks, he has most recently exhibited his work at the new Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli; First Edition edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847832058
• ISBN-13: 978-0847832057
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.1 x 7.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carl has photographed the Adirondacks since 1975; working to meld his passion for wildness into his landscape and panoramic photography. His work has been published in numerous national and regional publications and coffee table books. His most recent photography techniques books are, 'The Landscape Photography Field Guide' (Focal Press 2011), and 'Contemporary Landscape Photography' (Amphoto Books 2010). Both titles are published internationally by the Ilex Press in the UK.

Carl has been leading nature photography and Photoshop workshops from his studio in Brant Lake in the southern Adirondacks since the 1990's. Information on his prints, calendars, puzzles, books, and workshops is available through his website www.carlheilman.com. You can also follow his schedule of events by becoming a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NaturePhotographyWorkshops or join in the discussions at www.facebook.com/NaturePhotographyTips

Carl photographed for and helped produce the highly acclaimed digital panoramic presentation, 'The Wild Adirondacks', that is shown daily at The Wild Center Natural History Museum in Tupper Lake. His AV program on the Adirondack Waterways is also shown daily at the Adirondack Park VIC's.

'I Am the Adirondacks' is Carl's most recent digital multi-image production. The intent of the program is to evoke a sense of our being part of the wild, natural world. Going into the wilderness is about leaving the everyday behind and being absorbed in the flow of the nature. Simply, it is about venturing into the spectacular and finding wonder in the details....

We ARE nature. As much as we separate ourselves from a life in nature - we still need to live in balance with the Earth and remember how much of an effect each of our lifestyles has on the world we are living in.

'I Am the Adirondacks' has aired frequently on PBS. Both of these programs are available on DVD.

Carl has been interviewed for several TV programs for PBS and regional programming. These include, People Near Here (WCFE), Adirondack Outdoors (WCFE), Adirondack Living (Adk Living Show TV), Four Seasons (WNCE), and The Adirondacks (PBS / WNED). Carl was interviewed as the featured nature photographer for the 2 hour program - The Adirondacks. This all encompassing PBS special on the Adirondack State Park was produced by Emmy award winning Tom Simon of Working Dog Productoions for WNED in Buffalo. He can also be seen in a 'How'd They Do That?' segment of Adorama TV.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Book of Photography, July 28, 2010

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D. Plumer (Portland Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coast of Maine (Hardcover)

This book contains beautifully composed and skillfully taken photographs of the coast of Maine, and the reproduction (quality of printing) is unusually fine. So often, such photographs when published, turn out too dark of of too high contrast, so that one might wish to view them on a brightly-lighted screen instead; not so with this book. The reproductions are of excellent quality. A nice addition to any "coffee-table" collection.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big little book, September 17, 2009

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Don (in PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Coast of Maine (Hardcover)

Carl's book on The Maine Coast is full of great shots. I took the book along on a trip up the Maine coast to just give me a few ideas of things to see. Full of photos and a nice addition to coffee table books of great Maine coastal water.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Feel for Maine, November 8, 2009

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This review is from: The Coast of Maine (Hardcover)

This is a small book in size, but the photographs are still
outstanding. This would be a great gift for lovers of Maine, both
for those who have visited, and for those who plan a future trip.