In Northport, Maine, the early morning light spills over a field of low-bush blueberries, setting the land ablaze in red and gold. The ground itself seems to glow, a carpet of color stretching toward the horizon under a soft blue sky. This blueberry field at sunrise print captures the quiet brilliance of Maine’s autumn barrens — the kind of beauty that stops you on the side of the road and makes you take a breath.
The blueberry barrens of Maine are more than farmland; they’re a living part of the state’s identity. Long before modern cultivation, these same wild blueberries were tended and harvested by the Wabanaki peoples, who used controlled burning to renew the fields each year. That cycle of care continues today, though now the tools are tractors and rakes instead of fire and handwoven baskets. When fall arrives, the leaves of these plants shift from green to deep scarlet, turning the landscape into one of the most vivid natural displays in New England.
In this image, the rising sun enhances every hue — the red of the blueberry plants, the golden touches of late-season weeds, the fading greens along the edges of the field. The composition is simple but full of texture, with the line of distant trees grounding the scene and a sky that hints at a bright, crisp day ahead. It’s the kind of view that feels both wild and familiar, unmistakably Maine.
Each fine art print is produced on professional-grade photographic paper, preserving the richness of tone and the texture of the land. Choose from three finishes:
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E-Surface: balanced tones and natural color.
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Metallic: high-gloss sheen with enhanced vibrancy and contrast.
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Deep Matte: soft, non-reflective finish with a painterly feel.
Available in sizes from 5×7 for a desk or shelf, to 24×36 for a statement wall, this print brings Maine’s rural beauty indoors — a perfect reminder of the quiet strength found in its fields and mornings.
Note from the Photographer: Taken just after sunrise in Northport, Maine, when the blueberry fields were still glowing from the first light and the world was perfectly still.





