Maine Rocky Coast Print – Schoodic Point Granite Ledges

At Schoodic Point, the landscape reveals itself in sweeping layers of ancient pink granite, stretching toward the open Atlantic under an expansive sky. This Maine rocky coast print captures the raw geology and quiet grandeur of Acadia National Park’s less-traveled peninsula — a place where pink volcanic rock meets blue water, and the natural world feels both timeless and vast.

Schoodic: Acadia’s Wild Side

While most visitors to Acadia National Park stay on Mount Desert Island, those who venture across Frenchman Bay to the Schoodic Peninsula discover a different side of the park — quieter, wilder, and spectacularly geologic. Schoodic Point sits at the southern tip of this peninsula, where massive granite ledges slope directly into the Gulf of Maine.

These rocks tell an ancient story. Formed from volcanic activity over 400 million years ago, the Schoodic granite is distinctive for its pink and salmon hues, created by feldspar crystals in the stone. Glaciers sculpted these ledges smooth, leaving behind the characteristic rounded slopes and grooves that make Schoodic Point one of the most geologically fascinating places in New England.

On calm days, visitors walk across the warm pink stone, exploring tide pools and watching seabirds. On stormy days, waves crash spectacularly over these same ledges, sending spray dozens of feet into the air. Either way, Schoodic Point offers a sense of scale and geological drama that’s hard to find anywhere else on the Maine coast.

The Geology of Beauty

This photograph emphasizes the sheer expanse of Schoodic’s granite ledges. The pink-toned rock fills the foreground, its natural grooves and weathered texture showing centuries of tidal wear and glacial polishing. A cluster of evergreens anchors the right side, their dark green providing contrast to the warm stone. Beyond the point, the blue water stretches to distant mountains on the horizon, while the sky above showcases delicate cloud patterns in soft blues and whites.

The composition is all about space and geology — the kind of landscape that makes you feel small in the best way possible. This is coastal Maine stripped to its essentials: rock, water, trees, and sky.

Museum-Quality Print Details

This Schoodic Point print is produced on premium E-Surface photographic paper, delivering exceptional color accuracy and tonal range. The lustre finish captures the subtle pink and salmon tones of the granite while preserving detail in both the textured rock and soft sky. The warm tones of the stone, cool blues of the water and sky, and rich greens of the evergreens are all beautifully balanced.

Every Maine landscape print is professionally produced by Mpix and carefully reviewed before fulfillment, ensuring gallery-quality results that will last for years to come.

Available Sizes

• 8×10 inches – Ideal for desks, bookshelves, or creating gallery wall groupings
• 11×14 inches – Perfect for bedroom walls, offices, or medium-sized spaces
• 16×20 inches – Statement piece for living rooms, entryways, or as a bold focal point

Fulfillment & Shipping

Your order is fulfilled by Mpix and shipped directly to your address. Each print arrives carefully packaged and protected, ready to frame and display in your home.

Perfect For:

• Acadia National Park enthusiasts who love the quieter peninsula
• Geology lovers fascinated by volcanic rock and glacial landscapes
• Anyone seeking expansive, minimalist coastal scenery
• Visitors who remember walking across the pink granite ledges
• Coastal decor with warm, natural tones (pink granite + blue water)
• Gifts for national park lovers and Maine explorers
• Collectors of Acadia photography beyond Mount Desert Island
• Spaces where you want to create a sense of openness and natural beauty

Whether you’ve explored Schoodic Point on a calm summer day, witnessed the dramatic wave crashes during a storm, or simply appreciate the geological wonder of Maine’s volcanic coast, this print brings the timeless beauty of ancient granite and open ocean into your home. The warm-toned stone and expansive composition make this photograph perfect for creating serene, contemplative spaces.

Note from the Photographer:

“Captured on a beautiful summer afternoon at Schoodic Point. The pink granite was warm under the sun, and the sky stretched on forever. This is one of my favorite spots in Acadia — less crowded than the main park, but just as spectacular. There’s something humbling about standing on 400-million-year-old volcanic rock and watching the Atlantic stretch to the horizon.”