Monday, May 29, 2017

Memorial Day 2017

The American flag flying in Monument Square today in honor of Memorial Day. The Our Lady of Victories statue was dedicated in 1891 and according to the Portland Public Art Committee it honors "the 5,000 lives the city lost to the Civil War, fully one-sixth of its population [at the time]."

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. The Our Lady of Victories statue and American Flag in Monument Square on Memorial Day.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Victoria Mansion, May 2017

A late afternoon view of the Victoria Mansion from Park Street. This side view of the building looks rather impressive.


Saturday, May 27, 2017

Donut Line

Part of the line at The Holy Donut on Exchange Street this morning. Makes me think about opening my own donut & coffee place intown.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of Holy Donut on Exchange Street with long long for morning donuts and coffee.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Becky's

Steaming past Becky's Diner on Commercial Street, a local landmark on Commercial Street since 1991.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. Steaming past Becky's Diner on Commercial Street, a local landmark on Commercial Street since 1991.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Flashback: New York, May 2016

Three Throwback Thursday photos from a visit to the fine city of New York City last May. Sometimes processing photos in black and white brings out different things that I didn't notice originally.

New York City May 2016 photo by Corey Templeton. Interior of New York Public Library.


New York City May 2016 photo by Corey Templeton.Walking through Central Park.



Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Seasons of Portland: Park Street Doors

A summer/winter mashup from a scenic stretch of Park Street. The winter photo is from January 2015 and the summer photo is from today.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. A summer/winter mashup from a scenic stretch of Park Street. The winter photo is from January 2015 and the summer photo is from May 2017.

Monday, May 22, 2017

Cliffs of Moher, May 2017

Looking back to a recent vacation in Ireland, here are some photos from the epic Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs reach as high as 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and if you look closely you can see people and cows in some of these shots.

Ireland May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of epic Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs reach as high as 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean

Ireland May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of epic Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs reach as high as 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean

Ireland May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of epic Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs reach as high as 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean

Ireland May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of epic Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs reach as high as 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean




Saturday, May 20, 2017

In Bloom, May 2017

So much in bloom, so little time! A trio of springtime photos around town.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photos by Corey Templeton of flowers and trees in bloom around town.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Spring on State Street

It still surprises me how quickly the seasons can change. Seems like just yesterday these trees were bare.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of tree in bloom on State Street in the West End.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Flashback: Commercial Street Trolley

A Thursday Throwback to May 2014 and a "Looking into the Past" entry from Commercial Street. The historical photo is via the Portland Maine History 1786 to Present Facebook group. Wouldn't it be something to see streetcars return here? It's happening in a lot of other cities.

Portland, Maine USA May 2014 photo by Corey Templeton of streetcar trolley on Commercial Street in the Old Port in front of the US Custom House.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tulip Time, Longfellow Square

Tiptoeing through the tulips at Longfellow Square this evening. I included a bicycle in the frame as well in honor of this being the official Bike to Work Week.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. Tiptoeing through the tulips at Longfellow Square spring evening

Monday, May 15, 2017

Dublin, Ireland - May 2017

Fun Fact: I had a great time in Ireland last week! If you follow me on Instagram (@coreytempleton) you might have seen some of these already. Here are a few from the city of Dublin, the capital city and all around cool place.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Dublin, Ireland May 2017 vacation photo around the city by Corey Templeton.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

The Look of Spring

Another view from Pleasant Street, looking westward this time. The afternoon light hitting the fresh leaves has an appealing look.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. Another view from Pleasant Street, looking westward this time. The afternoon light hitting the fresh leaves has an appealing look.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

A Pleasant Street in the Springtime

The interesting block of buildings at the bottom of Pleasant Street, where the Old Port meets the West End. There is usually a line of cars parked in front of these buildings so I was excited to finally get a decent shot without all the clutter.


Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. The interesting block of buildings at the bottom of Pleasant Street, where the Old Port meets the West End.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Tugboat Parking Only

A flock of tugboats meeting at the State Pier. The dump truck in the parking lot gives a good sense of the size of these powerful boats.


Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. A flock of tugboats meeting at the State Pier along Casco Bay.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Cherry Blossoms & Blue Sky

The quintessential springtime shot looking up at cherry blossoms, from a few days ago.

Portland, Maine USA May 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. The quintessential springtime shot looking up at cherry blossoms in a tree.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Place of Stratton

The timeless rowhouses at Stratton place in the West End on a rainy evening.

Portland, Maine USA April 2017 photo by Corey Templeton. The timeless rowhouses at Stratton place in the West End on a rainy evening.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Throwback - Pink Tulips, May 2013

A throwback to the Pink Tulips (part of the Maine Cancer Foundation's Pink Tulip Project) in Lincoln Park back in May 2013.

Portland, Maine USA May 2013 photo by Corey Templeton of Pink Tulips in Lincoln Park.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Center Street Sights

The interesting greenery on Center Street the other night. These plants almost look like they belong in a desert.

Portland, Maine USA April 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of tree shrubs greenery on Center Street at night.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Widgery Wharf, Spring 2017

A quiet night at Widgery Wharf. This is a cool area to explore with a camera at night or in the early morning.

Portland, Maine USA April 2017 photo by Corey Templeton of Widgery Wharf in the Old Port at night.