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]."

Victoria Mansion, May 2017

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

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.

Becky's

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

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.

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.

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.

In Bloom, May 2017

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

Spring on State Street

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

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.

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.

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.

The Look of Spring

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

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.

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.

Cherry Blossoms & Blue Sky

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

Place of Stratton

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

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.

Center Street Sights

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

East Bayside Mural

A few shots of the East Bayside Community Mosaic Mural at the corner of Fox and Anderson Streets.

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.