Goodbye 2017

Time to bid farewell to 2017, which has been a great year personally (buying a house, getting engaged, traveling to Ireland, getting a promotion at work,  etc) and photographically (as you can see whenever I post here).

Instead of getting all sentimental, here is a photo I particularly enjoyed from each month of the past year. Note that the full archives of this site, dating back to 2008, are available at any time. Happy New Year!

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Miss Cadence

Morning light on Widgery Wharf. From back in November, which seems so warm looking back during the current cold streak.

Fore and Wharf Connection

A quiet morning on an alleyway connecting Fore Street and Wharf Street in the Old Port.

Boohtby Square, Dec. 2017

On the road for the holiday, so here's a shot of Boothby Square after a fresh snow a couple weeks ago. Hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas!

Harbor View Ice Park

Icy conditions this evening at Harbor View Memorial Park in the West End. Safe travels!

Flashback: Snow on State Street, Dec. 2012

A throwback to a snowy sidewalk on State Street, from December 2012.

Old Port and Beyond

A compressed perspective of Portland's banking district looming over the working waterfront and Custom House Wharf.

Congress Square Snow, Dec. 2017

A glimpse of this evening's light snow in Congress Square.

Schoolhouse, Cliff Island

Did you know that Maine's largest city has a one-room schoolhouse? It's located on Cliff Island, which has approximately 60 year-round residents. I got to explore this intresting part of Portland in October.

December in Monument Square, 2017

Monument Square in December with a proper amount of snow and seasonal decorations.

Danforth Street Snow, Dec. 2017

From last weekend, a little bit of fresh snow brightens up this stretch of Danforth Street.

Flashback: Widgery Wharf, Dec. 2014

A Thursday throwback to Widgery Wharf on a wintery day back in December 2014.

York & Tate, December 2017

An icy scene from York Street this wintery evening.

Old Port Trap Tree

The lobster trap tree in front of The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, from a pleasant post-snow walk this morning.

Morning Light and Reflections

Crisp morning light and reflections of the Old Port on Dana Street.

December Rain in the Square

Other than the warm rain this evening, Monument Square is looking all appropriately decorated for the holidays.

David's Monument Square

Passing by David's Restaurant, in the middle of Monument Square, a few weeks ago.

Flashback: Copper Beech Tree, Dec. 2013

Going back to December 2013 for this Thursday throwback. My photo of the beautifully decorated copper beech tree at the Portland Museum of Art appears on this recent museum guide. Check out this year's tree lighting during Friday Friday Art Walk tomorrow.

Rainy Old Port, Oct. 2017

A rainy night view over the Old Port, featuring a visiting cruise ship in the distance.

The Cross Street

Looking up Cross Street, the little section that connects Spring and Free Streets. On the left is Rhum Food + Grog and Arabica Coffee. On the right will eventually be a restaurant called Lio.

Wharf to Wharf, Oct. 2017

Passing by Custom House Wharf (on the left) and Maine Wharf (on the right).

Flashback: Montreal, Nov. 2015

A Thursday throwback to a Montreal visit this time of year in 2015. This is the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel.

Rope on a Boat

A bit of yellow rope, on a boat. For whatever reason I usually find these ropes worth taking a photo of when I am headed to one of the islands.

Thirty-One

Tugboat Siblings

Tugboats Andrew & Roderick McAllister docked at the end of the Maine State Pier.

Dumplings on Spring Street

Dinner time at Bao Bao Dumpling House on Spring Street.

Cliff Island, Harbor

Another look at Cliff Island's harbor. Almost hard to believe that this is part of the largest city in Maine.

Spokes & Such

A classic blue bicycle resting along a fence on Danforth Street.

Gray & Brackett

I'm a fan of these somewhat gloomy, grey, and cold November mornings. This is from Gray and Brackett Streets in my neighborhood of the West End.

Portland, Maine: The 2018 Calendar

It's the time of year to unpack the winter jackets, drink lots of hot cocoa and most importantly: Buy a calendar for 2018! What better calendar to start with than my annual effort, available now for just $20 here. Thanks everyone for supporting my photography over the years and letting me continue to share my perspective of this little city with you all.

Fishermans Cove, November 2017

A few boats at Fishermans Cove on Cliff Island. Interestingly (to me), this side of the island seems to have more marine activity than the side facing towards land, where the Casco Bay Lines ferry docks.

Buoys Out of Water

Buoys outside of the Cliff Island Store & Cafe, a little preview of some photos I'll be sharing from this far flung part of Portland.

Flashback: Fall on the Western Prom, 2013

A Thursday throwback to exactly four years ago and a pleasant autumn scene on the Western Promenade.

Promenade Side

A view from the corner of Vesper Street and the Eastern Promenade, on Munjoy Hill.

West End Reds

Some bright fall colors in the West End a few weekends ago.

Maquoit Reflection

The sparkling afternoon water reflecting off the window of a Casco Bay Lines ferry (the Maquoit II).

November Clouds

An interesting slice of today's clouds at sunrise.

Window Bird

A decorated window at the Portland Public Library in Monument Square. Check out their current Dahlov Ipcar exhibition in their Lewis Gallery.