Photos: Inflatable flotilla

Acton Bridge contributing photographer Jean Fain, an avid kayaker, has been exploring local rivers and ponds this summer. “Paddling past meadows and through lily pads is like traveling into the serene luminosity of a Monet painting,” she says. She took her camera along for a recent outing on White Pond — and found plenty of company.

Photos: Jean Fain/The Acton Bridge

The allure of White Pond attracts an array of visitors. Photo by Jean Fain — The allure of White Pond attracts an array of visitors.

The stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is light enough for Caroline Minkin to carry solo. Photo by Jean Fain — The stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is light enough for Caroline Minkin to carry solo.

Acton friends — from left, Bee Mandell-Chayrigues, Rachel Stone, and Caroline Minkin — enjoy a peaceful end-of-day excursion, along with Rachel’s pooch Millie, who is forgoing the traditional dogpaddle. Photo by Jean Fain — Acton friends — from left, Bee Mandell-Chayrigues, Rachel Stone, and Caroline Minkin — enjoy a peaceful end-of-day excursion, along with Rachel’s pooch Millie, who is forgoing the traditional dogpaddle.

A SUP waits patiently on the shore. Photo by Jean Fain — A SUP waits patiently on the shore.

To stay visible and safe, a long-distance swimmer tows a lime-green float. Photo by Jean Fain — To stay visible and safe, a long-distance swimmer tows a lime-green float.

An all-American adventurer pulls his SUP along the shore. Photo by Jean Fain — An all-American adventurer pulls his SUP along the shore.

Time for this group to deflate their watercraft. Photo by Jean Fain — Time for this group to deflate their watercraft.

Photos: Inflatable flotilla

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