Seasons of Portland: Tommy's Park

Another summer/winter combo from Tommy's Park in the Old Port. On the left is August 2016 and on the right is December 2013. These shots are fun for me to do and I am currently motivated by the upcoming changing of the seasons.

Heavy Metal Bird

Had a chance to stroll through the Portland Fine Craft Show (as well as the Sidewalk Art Festival further down the street) last weekend. This bird sculpture by Chris Williams was stopping for a water break along Congress Street.

Like a Good Neighbor

Looking towards the William F. Safford House (home of Greater Portland Landmarks) on the left and the Charles Q. Clapp House (part of the Portland Museum of Art) on the right.

  

Sailing on By

A sailing vessel passing the State Pier on a sunny summer day.

A Tale of Two Portlands

A mix of two photos, one from January 2015 (Winter Storm Nemo) and one from today.

Reflected Fore St.

Reflections of Fore Street in the windows of the Hyatt Place Portland Old Port.

Abstract Construction

Some abstract angles at the construction site at 667 Congress Street, near Longfellow Square.

Stowe, Vermont Sunrise

I'm back from a nice vacation out to Vermont, the "Green Mountain State." Vermont is relatively close to Maine, but far enough away that it's takes some planning to get over there. I enjoyed seeing the sights around Stowe, Montpelier, and Burlington and every in between. I'll post some more photos from the trip as well. This sunrise shot is from the last day there.

Serenading Longfellow Square

Proud to represent my neighborhood (Longfellow Square) in several photos for this month's Portland Magazine. This one is in front of the music venue One Longfellow Square.

Growing Up in Bayside

Some corn and lots of other plants growing at the Boyd Street Community Garden in East Bayside, a Cultivating Community site.

Ship Shape

A closeup of the ship-shaped weathervane atop Portland's City Hall. According to this source, it was installed in 1914 and "is fashioned after a 15th century sailing ship."

Marcy's

A line outside of Marcy's Diner on Free Street, a regular sight on summer weekends.

Sidewalk Flower

A fancy looking flower (is this a lupine?) along a sidewalk on Munjoy Hill.

Jimmy's Free Library

A crafty little "free library" on Park Street in Portland's West End.

Over Bayside, Summer 2016

A view over Bayside towards City Hall, from the University of Southern Maine area. I never noticed how nicely the Schlotterbeck & Foss Building (currently being converted to housing) on Preble Street matches Portland High School.

Prints for Sale

I have accumulated some prints that could use a new home. Check out the options at https://www.etsy.com/shop/coreytempleton. I'll be moving (over one street) by the end of August so stay tuned for more prints being added to my Etsy page. And as always, you can order prints-on-demand in a variety of sizes at coreytempletonphotography.com.