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Re: [OM] Yet another Moose book

Subject: Re: [OM] Yet another Moose book
From: Philippe <philippe.amard@xxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:40:00 +0200
All beautifully crafted, images and book - Kudos!

Amitiés
Philippe

Le 26 avr. 2014 à 23:42, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> a écrit :

> I've done it again, this time a book with 80 images of Mt. Desert Island, 
> including Acadia NP. 
> <http://www.mypublisher.com/index/?e=OHm3Q8zJl3QTqkHeEIJOu9RVFm69-MMe&showForm=true>
> 
> I don't yet know what it really looks like yet, either, as it's not due here 
> 'til the end of the week. The on-line view never comes close to doing justice 
> to their excellent quality books. But I can't afford to send you each one. :-(
> 
> It seems to me their viewer is not as nice as before? And the fancy, schmancy 
>  depiction of page bend in the center is actually wrong, as it coming with 
> lay flat pages.
> 
> My intention is to show mostly things that aren't on the main tourist list of 
> 'must sees', including many intimate details and less commonly seen scenics 
> that are so much a part of my enjoyment of the Island. Sort of an anti-usual 
> subjects book.
> 
> Only one iconic subject, the arched bridge in Soamesville. I've heard that it 
> is the most (or one of the most?), photographed thing there. But I can't 
> believe it, considering it's on the Quiet Side, far from the hordes of folks 
> on buses taking uncountable shots on the park loop road.
> 
> It had to be there, as it was the first iconic thing I saw on our first 
> visit, and always feels to me to be the gateway as we arrive, finally almost 
> to our friend's house, our home on the Island.
> 
> I think only 3-4 images have been posted here before. The cover is one that 
> has had Bob gnashing his teeth on occasion. It's OK, Bob, I've been past that 
> spot many times since, and never come close to that particular combination of 
> light, clouds, tide, etc. again. Sheer luck. I have included a panorama which 
> gives a wider view, taken only a few minutes later.
> 
> I've dedicated the book to our friend, Marilyn, whose generosity and 
> friendship introduced us to the Island and allows our long, intimate 
> acquaintance with this magical place. So pages 2-3 are images of the marsh 
> behind her house, and 4-5 are a driving thunderstorm on the marsh and the 
> road after, as we drove to Cadillac Mt. to take some of the sunset images.
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
> A. Desert Moose
> 
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