View from the Nova Star

A rainy Sunday morning from atop the Nova Star ferry. Regular service between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and Portland, Maine resumes this week. 

Above Widgery Wharf

Looking down at Widgery Wharf and the waterfront from atop the Hyatt Place Portland Old Port.

Beach to Lighthouse

A shot from across the bridge in South Portland, looking towards Spring Point Ledge Light from Willard Beach.

Tower of Portland

A view from the Portland Observatory last weekend. The tower is open again for public tours, a highly recommended stop for locals and tourists alike. 

Windows on Danforth

The side of a beautiful old brick building on Danforth Street in the late evening.

Through the Arches

A unique view towards Munjoy Hill from Portland City Hall earlier this month.

Memorial Day 2015

From today's Memorial Day Parade:

All Along the Waterfront

A scene along the waterfront, taken from Portland Pier and looking over to Custom House Wharf.

The Lights on High Street

A recent evening on High Street, looking towards the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel (which is still proudly displaying the Eastland sign over Congress Square). 

Portland's Patio

Looking down at a portion of the seating in Congress Square Park from the Top of the East Lounge at the Westin Portland Harborview (formerly Eastland Hotel). 

Carroll Street, May 2015

Trees and tulips in bloom in front of one of my favorite blocks in the West End:

Foreside (Falmouth)

From the next town over/up, looking out at Casco Bay on a spring morning:

Night Clouds

There were some fast-moving clouds over Deering Street last evening. This is from the corner of Deering and High Street.

Fresh Paint

Admiring the new artwork on the side of the perpetually under-construction Schwartz Building in Congress Square. 

A Sunday in May (2015)

From this morning, a foggy and muted view towards Munjoy Hill from Bug Light Park in South Portland.

Tulips Amongst the Oaks

A bed of tulips situated alongside State Street and Deering Oaks Park:

Mansion to Mansion

Looking towards the McLellan Mansion (part of the Portland Museum of Art) from in front of the Safford House, the home of Greater Portland Landmarks. 

Sun & Clouds

From Tuesday evening, an interesting sky beyond the Western Promenade:

Skies of Gold

A photographically-overlooked stretch of Congress Street,  looking west from Congress & Carleton Street:

Sunday at the Falls

From a nice walk with my mother along the Presumpscot River Preserve on Sunday: 

The Pleasant End of Fore Street

An idyllic view down Pleasant Street. On the left is the fine dining restaurant named Artemisia. Their website has the tagline "The Pleasant End of Fore Street," a reference to their street address (Fore Street turns into Pleasant Street after it hits Center Street).

Spring is Here Again

Another view of one of my favorite little spots in town, the courtyard of the First Parish Church on Congress Street.

Up Above Exchange Street

A unique view looking down Exchange Street from the City Hall clock tower this morning. The top of City Hall was one of 12 "secret spots" around town as part of the Magical History Tour by the Maine Historical Society. You may notice the sign for the soon-to-open Press Hotel in this photo as well. Check out this page on their site, where I am profiled as a Portlander of note. 

City Hall, May 2015

The trees in front of City Hall are putting on their annual display of beauty:

Evening at the Oaks

A pleasant spring evening at Deering Oaks Park. The Farmers Market is now back in the park every Saturday from 7am-1pm.  

February vs. May 2015

A two-season view from in front of the The First Parish Church on Congress Street in February and May this year.

Night Outside the Museum

From Sunday evening, a glimpse of the moon to the right of the Charles Shipman Payson Building at the Portland Museum of Art. 

Deering Ave.

A shot from beyond the peninsula yesterday, one of the warmest days of the year so far. This is on Deering Avenue, looking towards Woodfords Corner. 

Longfellow Town

I'm not sure if all these signs are references to Portland native Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, but I'm going to assume they are.  

First Friday Art Walk - May 2015

A view of the corner where Congress and Free Streets intersect, taken during last evening's Art Walk festivities. 

Love Spring

The message on the Time & Temperature building is currently promoting a fundraising drive for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, but the message of Love also goes well with these blossoms on Temple Street.