Early morning at Bass Harbor Head Light, constructed in 1858.  Located on the western side of Mount Desert Island at its southernmost point, it marks the entrance to Bass Harbor and Blue Hill Bay.

Sunrise at Southwest Harbor, a few miles north of Bass Harbor.

Southwest Harbor viewed from the lawn of the Clairemont Hotel.

Croquet lawn at the Clairemont Hotel, Southwest Harbor.  This southwestern side of Mount Desert Island is much quieter than Bar Harbor on the northeastern side.

Southwest Harbor late in the day.

Lobster traps and buoys on a wharf in the village of Bernard, just across the harbor from Bass Harbor.

The rocky beach in Bernard, looking toward Bass Harbor.

Bass Harbor lobster boats.