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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Dunea of Tadoussac in Quebec. Some of the most interesting dunes I’ve seen with entire forests growing on top of them. See if you can zoom in and find the people at the bottom. #photography #landscapephotography #canada #quebec #seascape

Rocky cliffs frame a narrow, calm inlet leading into a broad bay, with pine trees on the left, a sandy dune-covered slope on the right, and a dramatic cloudy sky overhead.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The cliffs by Hunters Beach in Acadia on a day I didn’t plan to take a photo but had a wildlife kit for just in case. #photo #acadianationalpark #maine #landscapephoto #seascapephotography

A misty rocky coastline with waves crashing against dark, seaweed-covered boulders beneath forested cliffs.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Here’s my entry for the 2026 solar eclipse. Clouds rolled in just before the 35% maximum and obscured our view. As they rolled out I got some interesting shapes. #photo #solareclipse #solareclipse2026

Partial solar eclipse seen through dark clouds, with a bright crescent of the sun glowing amber against a nearly black sky

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Tomorrow will be Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999. I will not be fortunate enough to witness it myself, but will enjoy seeing others images and our partial eclipse. Here are some images from eclipses I’ve witnessed. #photo #solareclipse #eclipse #photography

A vertical sequence of three solar-eclipse phases on a black background: the diamond-ring effect appears above and below, with a fully eclipsed Sun and its pale corona visible in the center.

A close-up of the beginning of totality during a solar eclipse: the Moon’s dark silhouette blocks the Sun while a brilliant white flare and pink solar prominences shine along the lower edge.

A close-up view of a partial solar eclipse, with the Moon covering the lower-right portion of the golden Sun. Two small sunspots are visible near the center-left of the solar disk against a black sky.

A close-up of the beginning of totality during a solar eclipse: the Moon’s dark silhouette blocks the Sun while a pink solar prominences shine along the lower edge.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

One of the last roses in Wonderland Acadia National Park under the milky way core. 2 image composite with the foreground taken just before sunset and the Milky Way a single image on a star tracker. #photo #landscape #milkyway #acadia #maine #astrophoto

The Milky Way stretches across a star-filled night sky above dark coastal rocks and calm water, with a single pink rose and green leaves lit in the foreground.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Dandelions tend to get abad rap as unwanted weeds unlike invasive species like Lupines that we all love and chase down. I was walking by this field just after sunrise headed to another spot and was struck by the beauty of these dandelions in the early morning sun. #photo #landscapephoto #pei #ca

A wide coastal landscape with a meadow of white dandelion seed heads in the foreground, red sandstone cliffs along the shoreline, calm blue water, and a pale evening sky.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A neat piece of driftwood I came across and Yankee Hill on PEI. I think I prefer the black and white edit better, but the color is growing on me. #photo #landscapephoto #pei #canada #parcscanada #fineartphotography #lighthouse

Black-and-white photo of weathered driftwood in tall marsh grass, with a distant lighthouse beneath dramatic clouds.

Weathered driftwood tangled in tall marsh grass at dusk, with a lighthouse on the horizon under a moody blue sky.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A couple of images of Lupines from my recent PEI trip. We got there before they bloomed and watched more pop up everyday. #photo #landscapephoto #pei #lupine #ca

A white cottage partially hidden behind a tall field of purple and pink lupines under an overcast sky.

Purple and blue lupines in the foreground beside a calm shoreline, with a soft-focus coast and water in the background.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

A Juvenile Bald Eagle on a dead tree along Cavendish Beach in PEI. #baldeagle #photo #birdphoto #pei #ca #eagle #birds

Juvenile bald eagle perched on a dead tree branch, balancing while a stream of droppings falls from its body.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

This is a time blend of the Seastack at Djúpalónssandur Beach. The waves were coming from almost every angle crashing over the volcanic rock, but never at the same time. I tookabout 5 images to get the effect of all the waves in a single image. #iceland #photo #landscapephotography #seascape

A dramatic seascape with dark volcanic rocks in the foreground, waves crashing over the shore, and the sun breaking through clouds behind a tall rock spire, creating bright rays of light.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

This past winter I visited boulder beach and sunrise with a goal to capture otter cliffs in a different way then I normally do. This is what I came away with. #photo #landscapephotography #seascapephotography #acadia #maine #photography #sunrise

Waves crash against smooth, rounded boulders on a rugged coastline at sunset, with sea spray catching the warm light. In the background, tall granite cliffs rise above the water, lined with evergreen trees under a pastel sky

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We had the good fortune to be in Iceland during a strong aurora, but it was also cloudy. I managed to capture this image of the aurora dancing above the radar station, lighthouse, and in coming clouds. #photo #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #aurora #iceland #auroraBorealis

Colorful aurora borealis in shades of green and pink stretches across a starry night sky above dark, windswept sand dunes dotted with tufts of dry grass, with bright lights glowing on the distant horizon.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

3 out of 1800 images of a hairy woodpecker that decided to feast 10 feet away from me while I was on a woodland walk. #photography #photo #birdphoto #woodpecker #hairywoodpecker #birdphotography

A black-and-white woodpecker hovers with wings spread wide, dotted flight feathers fully visible as it approaches a pale birch tree trunk, bark chips flying from a fresh cavity in soft, blurred light.

A close-up of a black-and-white woodpecker perched on rough, curling birch bark, its slightly open bill and ruffled chest feathers sharply detailed against a smooth blue-gray backdrop

A small black-and-white woodpecker clings upright to a birch tree, its fluffy white breast and side speckling visible as it looks intently toward a peeled patch of bark against a muted winter background.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Malarrif Lighthouse on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland during the soft light of a winter afternoon. #photo #landscapephoto #lighthouse #iceland

Tall white lighthouse standing alone on a grassy hill of dry golden reeds under a bright blue sky with scattered soft clouds, photographed in soft, hazy light.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Marshall Point Lighthouse on the 2025 Solstice Sunset. The under lighting of the clouds from the setting sun lasted until just after this photo was taken 50 minutes after sunset. #photography #lighthouse #marshallpointlighthouse #landscapephotography #maine #mainelighthouse

Long wooden boardwalk leading straight to a small white lighthouse at sunrise, with glowing beacon light, wreath on the door, and dramatic purple and pink clouds streaking across the sky.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

For some reason unbeknownst to me I was the only human on Hemlock Path at sunrise during peak foliage. Instead I was surrounded by the local population of white tails, this one had an entertaining little frolic through the meadow. #photography #photo #deer #wildlifephoto #nature #whitetaildeer

A white-tailed deer begins to leap upright from tall grass, with its front legs raised and tail visible, set against a background of autumn vegetation and blurred trees.

A white-tailed deer is fully airborne, stretched out in mid-leap above grassy ground, with extended legs and its white tail clearly shown.

A white-tailed deer lands in the grass, legs tucked closely to its body, and its tail raised, with its head slightly lowered and ears alert.

A white-tailed deer hits the ground headfirst after a leap, with hind legs raised and tail up, as its body dives toward the grass.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

A random beech on the Gaspé Peninsula, washed up driftwood, an unconsidered tied, and a couple looking for driftwood. Many happy accidents lined up perfectly to pull this image together. #photo #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #seascape #sunset #quebec #gaspé

A large sunburst of golden light shines dramatically through the weathered branches of a fallen tree trunk on a pebbled beach at sunset. The tree casts long shadows on the wet shoreline where gentle waves lap. Lush greenery and a hazy hill silhouette are visible along the waterline on the left, under a softly clouded sky glowing with warm tones.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

A few weeks ago I went down to Hemlock Path to recreate my photo from last year with the new boardwalk. I ended up off a little bit with the camera situated a foot or two too high. I got a bit distracted by a deer prancing around me. #photo #landscapephoto #fall #autumn #acadia #barharbor #foliage

A narrow dirt hiking trail winds through a forest of slender white birch trees with yellow autumn foliage. The path is flanked by tall grasses and the trees arch overhead, creating a bright, serene woodland scene

A wide wooden boardwalk stretches through a similar birch forest, surrounded by white-barked trees with bright yellow autumn leaves. The boardwalk replaces the dirt path from the first image, offering an accessible route through the peaceful, sunlit woods.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Normally this tree stand turns and drops their leaves at the same time, but this year the rest dropped their leaves and one tree held most of them. #photo #photography #acadia #fall #autumn #maine #newengland #fallphoto

A landscape scene showing a marsh with dense scrub in the foreground, fading to a backdrop of trees in autumn colors. The most prominent feature is a vibrant orange-red tree near the center, surrounded by bare or muted trees. In the distance, a hillside with layers of yellow, green, and red foliage rises.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

No matter how many times I wander through the pink granite cliffs of Acadia’s shore path area I always find new compositions in the ever changing shapes of the stone. #photo #photography #landscape #oceanscape #acadia #nationalparks #sunrise

A dramatic sunrise over a rocky coastline, with the sun positioned near the horizon and casting vivid starburst rays. The foreground features smooth, weathered granite with a tide pool reflecting the early light, while the ocean appears calm under a partly cloudy sky.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

I took this image of Hemlock path in Acadia last year before they added the boardwalk to better manage drainage. Hopefully I'll be able to time it right to take the same composition with the boardwalk this year. #photography #fallphoto #acadia #maine #fallfoilage #optoutside

A narrow dirt trail winds through a grove of slender white birch trees with yellow autumn leaves. Tall grasses with golden hues line the path, while the trees create a gentle canopy overhead. The scene evokes a peaceful, early fall forest setting

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

This is one of the first images I took at Île Bonaventure of a Gannet returning to its cliff top nest with nesting seaweed to help pad the nest. #photography #gannet #birdphotography #naturephotography #blackandwhite

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

While we were walking on the beach in Percé, QC we saw this common eider close to shore swimming in the waves. I snapped some quick shots as she swam and then moved along. Later when I imported the photos into Lightroom I saw she caught a small crab. #photography #birdphotography #duck #eider

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I took this image on a very rainy day in Killarney just outside of Muckross Abby. While walking around the roads the clouds thinned and let through just enough light to create this scene. #photo #landscape #ireland #killarney #photography

A winding paved road curves through a quiet, misty forest scene. The trees lining the road are tall and bare, some covered with moss and ivy, and the ground is damp from recent rain. The overcast sky creates a soft, muted light, highlighting the green moss and subtle colors of early spring. The atmosphere is tranquil and slightly mysterious

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

This may be one of the most photographed sites in New Brunswick. I’ve been here many times and never came away with anything I was super proud of. This time I noticed some vegetation that was about to go under the rising tide and was able to come away with this image. #photo #landscapephoto #Canada

Large, weathered sea stacks with trees growing on top, standing in shallow, calm coastal water near a muddy shore. The sky is overcast, and low tide reveals wet rocks and patches of seaweed in the foreground.

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

We went looking for lupines we hadn't yet seen and ended up at the most eastern point of the continental US. I got some wet feet and this image came together. #photography #landscapephotography #maine #lighthouse #seascape

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

This is my entry into Maine’s June Lupine craze. We took a trip Downeast and found a few different patches of Lupines. Ironically my favorite image of the ship had nothing to do with lupines. I’ll share that one later. #maine #photography #landscapephotography #lupines #landscape

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

My first Milky Way shot of the season, I was planning for a different rock formation, but the ocean took it away from me, so I found this new one. Foreground is from blue hour Milky Way is 12 frames blended to reduce noise. . #acadia #photography #landscape #milkyway #starscape #mainephotography

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

We got to compare ospreys fishing to seagulls this weekend who had trouble fishing for the ale wives even when they got stuck on the beach. The Ospreys would dive, catch a fish then high tail it out of there before the seagulls or eagle tried to steal their lunch. #osprey #alewiferun #birds

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I was facing the wind with all that ocean spray coming directly at my lens. I had to keep a cloth over the lens and pull it off at the perfect moment to snap a shot before sea spray covered the lens. Fortunately the spray made the sun look cool. . #acadia #photography #landscapephotography #seacoast

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

A young pine tree on a seaside cliff in Acadia National Park after a fresh snow. . . . . . #acadia #maine #photo #photography #landscapephotography

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I met this lone sand piper during their migration last September in Funday. Up the mud flat a bit there were thousands, but this adventurous one decided to come down closer to the people. . . . . #photography #photo #birdphoto #sandpiper

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

This is Dunmore Head one of the points on the Dingle peninsula. After the walk we headed over to “Europe’s most westerly pub” for a bite. See as I live not too far from “America’s most easterly Irish pub” it was a fun experience. . . . . . . . #photography #landscapephotography #ireland #dingle

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Happy #superbowlsunday! Enjoy this Superb Bard Owl that likes to hunt around Acadia. . . . . . . . #owls #superbowls #acadianationalpark #acadia #maine #birdsofmaine

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

This seagull tried to steal the puffins fish, but the puffin got away. #puffin #seagull #birdphotograpgy #birdfight

Puffins with fish in it's beak avoiding a seagull trying to steal the fish

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Benjamin Hanson @benjaminhanson.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

After the weather drove us from the high places and the severity of the crowds drove us from the low places in New Hampshire. We returned to our home turf and took a sunrise stroll up past the Bowl to find a quieter autumn moment. Here's one of the images I captured. #photography #acadia

Sunrise in the top left corner, large granite bolder in lower left corner, red bushes leading from the boulder towards the pond in the top right corner

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