Harbor Fish Handle

A scene from in front of the famed Harbor Fish Market on Custom House Wharf:

Sidewalk Wall Art - Part 2

I previously shared this photo of some art-in-progress by Fletcher Curran this past summer. The temporary art wall (the Schwartz Building is still be remodeled) has attracted some graffiti over the last few months, as is expected in Portland. Here's a slice of my photo from last summer blended with the current scene:

Here is the full photo from August 2013:

And here's an unedited version of the mural today:

Veterans Memorial Bridge at Night

The new Veterans Memorial Bridge, completed in 2012,  from a recent night. The lighting under the structure is really a sight to see in person.

Upper Deck

Some snow on the deck of a Casco Bay Lines ferry:

Winter Oaks

A solitary bench in a fresh layer of snow at Deering Oaks Park a few weekends ago:

A skyline of oak trees:

Snowy Gates

The fencing along the Eastern Cemetery during last week's snowy weather:

Cold Port

An iceberg forming along the Portland waterfront this morning:

And while I was there, I got a few shots of the Casco Bay Lines terminal renovation that is underway:

Underside

Below the graceful curves of the Casco Bay Bridge:

Roofless

An old building at Thompson's Point in the midst of a transformation:

Squirrel in the Snow

A native woodland creature in Deering Oaks Park:

Branch of Snow

From Congress Square during last weekend's snowstorm:

House & Snow

A charming home on St. Lawrence Street surrounded by a winter wonderland:

Fort Allen

A classic view of the gazebo at Fort Allen Park during today's snowfall:

You can read about the changes underway on the website of the Friends of the Eastern Promenade. Once completed in June 2014 it will more closely resemble it's original design and will reopen to the public. 

Sherman and Grant

The tree-lined streets of Portland's Parkside neighborhood during today's snowfall:

Baxter Building

A look at part of the Baxter Building at 619 Congress Street. Once home to the Portland Public Library and then occupied by the Maine College of Art, it has been the home of the VIA Agency (advertising/marketing) for a few years now. 

Under Construction: January 2014

Time to share a few "under construction" photos from the last few months. The Midtown development in Bayside recently got the green-light from the Planning Board, but there are several other major developments already under way.

First up is the nearly completed Bay House condo project:

The Civic Center from the corner of Spring and Center Streets:

The Hyatt Place Hotel on Fore Street:

The Courtyard by Marriott on Commercial Street:

Graffiti Gooodbye

Someone's farewell message off of Free Street:

Portland Reflected

Some interesting reflections I noticed recently:

Mirror Image

A reflection of the Trelawny Building on Congress Street:

Templeton vs. Hopper

I'm not at all educated in art, but I have always enjoyed the look and feel of Edward Hopper's paintings. Sometime last year I first stumbled upon this 1927 piece by Hopper titled "Custom House, Portland." 

Since I enjoyed the painting and the Custom House has always been one of my favorite buildings in Portland, I knew a sort of "before and after" photo was needed. Here's what I came up with today, complete with the slightly titled telephone pole (perhaps done in honor of Hopper by our local utilities company?).

Outside Looking Up

The top of the Portland Observatory back in September, a reminder of the pleasant weather that will return before long. 

Seasons of Portland: Canal Plaza

A multi-seasoned view of Canal Plaza, which sits at the edge of the city's Old Port district:

Free Street Snow

Looking up Free Street after a fresh snowfall:

Kayla F

A commercial fishing vessel named "Kayla F" docked in some chilly waters:

Over Bayside

An aerial view of part of Portland's Bayside neighborhood. An article posted today on the Forecaster's website features a few quotes by yours truly about the proposed Midtown development in Bayside. 

Winter Wharves

Some of Portland's working waterfront with a little bit of snow:

Seasons of Portland: Maine Medical Center

A multi-season view towards Maine Medical Center campus in the West End:

Frozen Art Walk

An ice sculpture outside of the restaurant Five Fifty-Five . Note the temperature on the Time & Temperature sign in the background. 

Cold Friday

Tonight's First Friday Art Walk ended up being a little more quiet than the previous one, due to the extremely cold temperatures and recent snowfall. Here's Congress Square about half an hour ago:

Snowflakes

Some decorative snowflakes lighting up Exchange Street:

New Year, Old Portland

Custom House Wharf on a chilly New Year's morning: