This is the deepest body of water in Acadia reaching depths of 150 feet
My favorite place east of the Mississippi River is Acadia National Park. This beautiful national park is located on an island along the northeast coast of Maine. It is not far from the most easterly part of the United States. This part of the country has dramatic tidal exchanges and shear cliffs along the coastline, reminiscent of the west coast of the United States. However, this is not a photo of the Atlantic Ocean, but rather a body of water known as Jordan Pond.
This serene pond runs north to south covering 187 acres. This is the deepest body of water in Acadia reaching depths of 150 feet! Eagle Lake is the largest body of water in Acadia and Jordan Pond is the second largest. Hikers can enjoy an easy 3.6-mile loop trail around Jordan Pond that provides views from start to finish. This photo was taken on the south point of Jordan Pond looking northward. The two pronounced formations in the distance are North Bubble (873’) and South Bubble (761’). These two formations are known as roche moutonnées. These are rock formations formed from the erosion of passing of glaciers.
The waters of Jordan Pond are monitored by park staff and University of Maine researchers. In the spring, a water quality monitoring buoy is installed on the pond. The researchers have been monitoring the water quality in the deepest area of the lake (150’ deep) since the 1980’s. The data buoy collects information every 15 minutes until they remove it in early November.
Although this landscape is rich with greens and blues, there is something special about a black and white photograph. I typically shoot my photos in color then convert them to black and white in post processing. It is crucial to balance your exposure and contrast to create a properly exposed image. Clouds, ripples on the water, and rock formations make for better black and white photos as they provide depth of field and interesting shadowing.
The researchers have been monitoring the water quality in the deepest area of the lake (150’ deep) since the 1980’s
Photo Tip: When shooting landscape photos, turn your F-stop to a high number and use a tripod.
Did you know?
- Swimming in Jordan Pond is not allowed. You are also prohibited from paddle boarding, windsurfing, boating (above 10 horsepower motors), and scuba diving. These pristine waters are used as the water source for a local town. You are allowed to kayak and canoe on the pond.
- Jordan Pond was created by the Wisconsin Ice Sheet during the last glacial period.
- Jordan Pond was named for George and John Jordan. Around 1847, these men built a farmhouse, sawmill, and dam in the area.
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