Saturday, May 31, 2014

Exposition Sky

Part of a pretty sunset above the Portland Exposition Building. The "Expo" will be celebrating it's 100th birthday in 2015. 

The Expo Exposition Building Portland Maine May 2014 Sunset Photo by Corey Templeton

Friday, May 30, 2014

Tulip Time

A patch of dark purple/violet tulips along the Western Promenade:

May 2014 Portland, Maine Western Promenade Purple Tulips photo by Corey Templeton

In other news, Kate McCarty of the Blueberry Files blog recently release her first book, "Portland Food: The Culinary Capital of Maine." Stop by Sherman's Books (49 Exchange Street) tomorrow from 1-3pm for a special book launch event. If you'd like a chance at winning a copy of the book (which features a couple of my photos inside!), I happen to be giving away a copy here. Be sure to enter the giveaway by midnight on Sunday.


Thursday, May 29, 2014

Flower Basket

A decorative bicycle with a basket of flowers parked outside of Corey & Co. on Pleasant Street. 

Portland, Maine May 2014 19 Pleasant Street Corey and Company storefront bicycle photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

West End Whimsy

These two homes, conveniently located next to one another on Chadwick Street, always catch my eye when I am strolling around the West End. Maybe it's because they add a bit of whimsy to the otherwise serious-looking brick mansions that surround them. 

May 2014 Portland, Maine USA Chadwick Street in the West End House photo by Corey Templeton


May 2014 Portland, Maine USA Chadwick Street in the West End House photo by Corey Templeton

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

A Spring Sight

Another view of the trees along Commercial Street when they were in bloom:

Portland, Maine May 2014 Spring Tree in Bloom Commercial Street photo by Corey Templeton

Monday, May 26, 2014

Flowing Water

I got around to trying a long-ish exposure of some flowing water a few weekends ago at Presumpscot Falls. This would have been more impressive if I had a tripod and a neutral density filter on me but I am pretty happy with what I captured.

Spring 2014 Portland Falmouth Maine New England Presumpscot River Preserve photo by Corey Templeton

And here's a photo of a footbridge along a nearby path: 

Spring 2014 Portland Falmouth Maine New England Presumpscot River Preserve photo by Corey Templeton

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Under Construction: 2014

Time again for a new entry in my somewhat regular "Under Construction" series which highlights the notable new development around the peninsula. 

First up is the newly opened Courtyard Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront located at 321 Commercial Street. This one is especially noteworthy for me as it features gigantic versions of two of my photos inside. The first one is pictured below in the front lobby. 

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA Courtyard by Marriott 321 Commercial Street Photo by Corey Templeton

And the fitness room has an inspirational photo collage from the 2012 Trail to Ale race which benefits Portland Trails:

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA Courtyard by Marriott 321 Commercial Street Photo by Corey Templeton

Here's the exterior of the Courtyard Marriott. I think the other end of the building has a first floor space for a restaurant to move in as well.

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA Courtyard by Marriott 321 Commercial Street Photo by Corey Templeton

I posted some closer-up shots recently, so here's a further-away shot of the new Hyatt Place Hotel at 433 Fore Street which opened last week:

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA Hyatt Place Hotel 433 Fore Street Photo by Corey Templeton

A stroll up the Hill will lead you to the new 118 on Munjoy Hill project,  a great looking infill building. There was previously a one-story office building with a street-facing parking lot here.  The new building features 12 luxury condos and ground floor retail space.

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA New Housing 118 on Munjoy Hill Photo by Corey Templeton

Meanwhile in the West End, the corner of Pine and Brackett Streets (most recently home a parking lot and vacant house) will be home to West End Place. The place will feature 39 luxury apartments and ground floor retail. 

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA New Housing West End Place Pine and Brackett Street Photo by Corey Templeton

And heading back East, we have 409 Cumberland Avenue, an Avesta Housing project that will offer 46 "affordable apartments" and 11 "market-rate apartments."

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA New Housing Avesta 409 Cumberland Avenue Photo by Corey Templeton

Last, but not least, Munjoy Heights is rising on the slope of Munjoy Hill near Walnut Street and will feature 29 luxury townhomes with pretty nice views of downtown and Back Cove. 

May 2014 Construction in Portland, Maine USA New Housing Munjoy Heights Photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, May 24, 2014

May Flowers

Sticking with the recent flower theme today with a shot off of Free Street:

Portland, Maine Spring Flowers May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Friday, May 23, 2014

Greenbelt Sunset

A pleasantly silhouetted tree along the Greenbelt Walkway in South Portland. A bit of Portland can be seen in the distance under a blanket of fog. 

South Portland, Maine Tree Silhouette at sunset in May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Custom House Reflected

An interesting reflection of the Custom House in the window of a business on Pearl Street:

Portland, Maine USA May 2014 Pearl Street Old Port Custom House Window Reflection photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Fore & Union

The corner of Fore and Union Streets in the Old Port, next to the very recently opened Hyatt Place Hotel

Hyatt Place Old Port Portland, Maine May 2014 Hotel Fore Street Union Street Night Photo by Corey Templeton

 A neat detail of the hotel that isn't visible from the street is the lighting around the top of the structure. The lighting also appears on the front of the building and is visible from quite a distance (when crossing the Casco Bay Bridge for instance).

Hyatt Place Old Port Portland, Maine May 2014 Hotel Fore Street Night Photo by Corey Templeton

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Sidewalk Chatter

It wouldn't be Portland Daily Photo if I didn't have at least one photo from this stretch of State Street every month:

Portland, Maine USA New England State Street West End Neighborhood May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Rappel for Rippleffect

Rippleffect is a local organization whose mission is to "promote youth development and leadership through adventure, healthy communities and living sustainably." Today they held a unique fundraiser called Rappel for Ripple, which involved a unique way to get from the top of One City Center to the ground floor. 

Rappel for Rippleffect One City Center Portland, Maine USA May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Rappel for Rippleffect One City Center Portland, Maine USA May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Friday, May 16, 2014

Fort & Ferry

A view of the newly launched Portland to Nova Scotia cruise ship, the Nova Star, with a view of Fort Gorges in the background:

Nova Star Ferry and Fort Gorges Portland, Maine Casco Bay Cruise Ship photo by Corey Templeton May 2014

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Bowdoin Street Blossoms

Hopefully you're not sick of slightly cliche springtime photos, because I still have more to share! This one is from Bowdoin Street in the West End:

Spring in Portland Maine West End City Neighborhood House with Tree in Bloom May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Spring Wonderland

This tree and petal-covered sidewalk on Neal Street was just asking for its photo to be taken:

Cherry Blossom Tree and Sidewalk Neal Street West End of Portland, Maine USA May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Monday, May 12, 2014

Spring Rain

A pedestrian in Congress Square on a rainy day last weekend. I think the hat is what caught my eye:

Congress Square Pedestrian Rain Jacket and Hat May 2014 Spring Portland, Maine photo by Corey Templeton

And for those of you who don't follow me elsewhere, check out one of my photos in an ad for Visit Portland, the local convention & visitors bureau. This particular ad is in the May 2014 Down East magazine.


Patio Season

It's nice to see local cafes and restaurants putting out their patio seating again. Here is Shay's Grill Pub in Monument Square:

Shay's Grill Pub Monument Square Patio Outside Dining Restaurant May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton Portland, Maine USA

And Taco Escobarr at 548 Congress Street:

Taco Escobarr 548 Congress Street Outside Dining Restaurant May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton Portland, Maine USA

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Old Port Flowers

Happy Mother's Day to the mothers in the audience. Here are some photogenic pink flowers at Post Office Park yesterday:

Flowers at Post Office Park Old Port Portland, Maine May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Nova Star View

I took advantage of the free tours of the new Nova Star cruise ship earlier today. The tours were limited to one deck, but it was still neat to get a unique view of the surrounding area and to see all the amenities onboard. Here is a view from one of the dining rooms:

Nova Star Cruise Ship at Ocean Gateway Portland, Maine USA May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

And from the entry to the vessel I got a nice view of the French ship "Fulmar" that is currently visiting us:
Ocean Gateway Portland, Maine USA May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Friday, May 9, 2014

Small Axe Food Truck

A few views of the Small Axe food truck parked in it's new location in Congress Square Plaza, seems like a great spot for a quick bite:

Small Axe Food Truck in Congress Square Portland, Maine Dining May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Small Axe Food Truck in Congress Square Portland, Maine Dining May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Spring at the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

The lawn and the trees in front of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House are looking quite promising. I did a quick check on the garden behind the house but it's not quite ready for springtime photos (I'd give it a couple weeks). 

Portland, Maine Henrys Wadsworth-Longfellow House 489 Congress Street Maine Historical Society May 2014 photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Looking into the Past: Commercial Street Trolley

The old postcard picture is via user Peter1946 at the Portland, Maine History 1786 to Present Facebook page:

Portland, Maine Trolley Custom House Commercial Street Looking into the Past Postcard today's photo by Corey Templeton

The Portland area used to have a pretty thorough streetcar network. You can check out an interesting presentation on the topic here, which includes maps, timetables, and lots of old photos.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Presumpscot Falls

It was a pleasant and quiet day at Presumpscot Falls this past Sunday. I had never been there before, so I was impressed. I might have to go back once summer is in full swing.

Portland, Maine Presumpscot Falls in Falmouth Photo by Corey Templeton May 2014

Monday, May 5, 2014

Hyatt Place

An abstract view of the corner of the new Hyatt Hotel on Fore Street: 

Portland, Maine Hyatt Place Hotel 433 Fore Street Old Port Abstract Building photo by Corey Templeton

And a less abstract view of that corner:

Portland, Maine Hyatt Place Hotel 433 Fore Street Old Port Abstract Building photo by Corey Templeton

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Sundays on the Boulevard

Today was the first "Sundays on the Boulevard" event of 2014. You can read about this initiative in detail over here. To summarize, every Sunday this summer the section of Baxter Boulevard from Payson Park to Vannah Avenue is closed to cars from 9am-4pm. It was nice to see a lot of people out and about enjoying the street for various outdoor activities as I pedaled by. Pictured below are two cyclists. 

Portland, Maine Sundays on the Baxter Boulevard Back Cove Portland Trails Cyclists May 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Bird's Eye View

A seagull, the unofficial official bird of Portland, pictured atop the Casco Bay Parking Garage:

Portland, Maine Seagull in the Old Port photo by Corey Templeton

Friday, May 2, 2014

PortlandMaine.Gov

In case you haven't heard the news yet, the new PortlandMaine.Gov website launched yesterday and features a few of my photos. As stated in the official press release, stop by the front steps of City Hall today (it's First Friday) from 5-8pm for tours of the features of the new site, as well as to see a dozen or so of my photos hanging up. I'll be there signing autographs and shaking hands. 


Thursday, May 1, 2014