Acadia National Park in Maine is one of America’s most treasured landscapes, and in early fall, it becomes a canvas of warm reds, oranges, and yellows. On a trip through the New England states with my wife, Cindy, we spent several weeks exploring and photographing the beauty of this region. One of those moments led to this image: an old brick bridge framed by early autumn leaves along Acadia’s historic carriage roads.

Picture this: a sunny day in Stuart, Florida, and I’m on a mission to find the perfect cup of coffee. My parents, Phil and Cindy Stagg, and I were shopping downtown when we decided to take a break, get some coffee, and explore some other parts of Stuart. Little did I know, our caffeine quest would lead us to the majestic Roosevelt Bridge. Yes, folks, we were just a few hundred feet away from a photo-worthy spot, but our radar was set to Gilbert’s Coffee Bar. As I sipped my latte, and walked along the pier, I had no idea that a short stroll farther would reveal one of the most stunning views in Florida. Sometimes, the best discoveries happen when you’re just trying to get your caffeine fix!