Put a Wreath on It

The Maine Lobsterman statue by Victor Cahill, with some holiday decor.

Yield to the Sun

An ominous sun rising through the fog this morning, above the Casco Bay Bridge.

Harvard X Portland

I finally made it into Harvard (the Harvard Magazine)! You can read about enjoying "enjoying Portland, Maine, in the off-season" and see a few of my photos in the January/February edition or here.

Custom House Wharf, Wreaths

Wreaths across the entrance of Harbor Fish Market on a recent morning.

Warm Winter Morning

A quiet Old Port scene on this wet and unusually warm winter day.

Flashback: Deering Oaks Bridge, December 2012

A Thursday throwback to the bridge in Deering Oaks Park after a snowy day. Taken December 2012.

Luminous Arbor Abstract

An abstract look at artist Aaron Stephan's "Luminous Arbor" at Woodfords Corner. I think this piece is pretty interesting and I appreciate that it looks cool during the day and night.

The Black Box

Strolling past the The Black Box on Washington Ave, home to five unique small (literally!) businesses. The flexible 300 square foot units are built out of repurposed shipping containers and can be leased month-to-month.

Balcony Lights

A festive balcony, and a sliver of the moon in the distance, above Danforth Street tonight.

Observatory, Observed

A view of Captain Lemuel Moody's Observatory on Munjoy Hill. Greater Portland Landmarks will be doing holiday lantern tours of the structure later this month.

Flashback: Bug Light, January 2018

My January 2018 photo of Bug Light as seen on the cover of this month's Portland Magazine. Alas, the fireworks word added in post (they look pretty realistic though!)

Back Cove Bench, Dec. 2018

The city from across Back Cove this rainy winter morning

Congress Square Lights, Nov. 2018

Digging the blue/red/purple lighting theme in Congress Square Park this year.

Custom House Wharf Sunrise, Nov. 2018

It's that time of year again when I can occasionally get outside in time to watch the sun rise. Here is some nice cloud color and the classic scene at Custom House Wharf from a week ago.

2019 Calendar

The tradition continues - My 2019 calendar is now available for order here. Starting at $18 (plus tax and shipping). Makes a great gift for anyone who appreciates Portland, Maine. Thanks for your order!

Flashback: Wharf Street Shoveling, 2013

A Thursday Throwback to my "Wharf Street Shoveler" photo from 2013 which appears in the new Winter 2018 edition of Islandport Magazine (by Islandport Press).

Deering St. Snow, Nov. 2018

An afternoon stroll past the classic brick homes along Deering Street. They look nice with a fresh coat of snow.

Some Snow in the Square

Monument Square after the first (small) snow event of the season.

Flashback - Orkney Island Lighthouse

Thursday throwback to the interesting Helliar Holm Lighthouse in Scotland's Orkney Islands. This particular lighthouse is on a small uninhabited island near Kirkwall. From September 2018.

Wall Walk

Folks strolling along the great wall of High Street.

Tommy's Trees

The last of the autumn leaves in Tommy's Park recently.

Victorious

A close up of "Our Lady of Victories," standing tall in Monument Square.

Thursday Flashback: Quartier Petit Champlain

From this past May, a view of part of the famous Quartier Petit Champlain in Quebec City.

Pine & Emery, Oct. 2018

Pine & Emery Streets after a bit of rain this weekend.

Autumn Hydrant

The fire hydrant at the corner of Park and Spring Streets.

Sunrise in Chatt

Morning light in Chattanooga, Tennessee this morning. Just in town for. Few days.

Morning on Moulton

An average autumn morning on Moulton Street, a calm scene at the right time.

McLellan at Night

The historic McLellan House, part of the Portland Museum of Art, on an autumn night.

Danforth Street Autumn

From green to yellow on Danforth Street.

Leaves of Yellow

Yellow leaves near the Maine Irish Heritage Center (formerly St. Dominic's Church) in the West End.

9 Red Balloons

Passed through Waterville, Maine last weekend to get some architectural photos for a client. Enjoyed this little bit of art off Main Street.

Sweater Sign

Sweater weather (this morning at least) in the West end.

Wharves at Night

A view of wharves at night from the Casco Bay Bridge, featuring a glimpse of the "M5," one of the world's largest yachts.

Tread on Casco Bay

A high-tide view of "Tread," a temporary art installation in Casco Bay by Andy Rosen. The installation "calls attention to climate change and rising sea levels."

Waynflete Lower School

An exterior view of the new Lower School addition at Waynflete in the West End. The addition was built to "passive house standards" and according to the school is "one of the most energy-efficient buildings of its size in the state. Passive House structures are typically 80% more efficient than code-compliant buildings."

Thursday Look Back: Le Château Frontenac

A Thursday look back at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City, from May.

Coming & Going

People in motion at Middle & Exchange Streets.

Canal Zero

Reflections of Middle Street in the windows of Zero Canal Plaza.

Norway - Geiranger Village

A Thursday Throwback to the recent Norway trip. This was from the scenic village of Geiranger as the ship was leaving.

World Turning

People passing by the Untitled-Armillary sculpture on Commercial Street. This part of the Old Port is busy this time of year as the cruise ships make their annual visits.

Sunny Days

The late afternoon light on one of my often-photographed spots of State Street near Longfellow Square.

Flashback: Aucocisco III, August 2017

Throwback to August 2017 and a sailboat passing behind the Casco Bay Lines Aucocisco III.

Under the Neon Light

Sidewalk dining under the neon light of Local 188.

Hot Day, Cold Brew

Stopping to smell the coffee (Strictly Cold Brew) on the Eastern Promenade.

Rain and Light

A mix of rain and sunshine in the Old Port.

Fore Street, August 2018

The crowds and cars along Fore Street on a summer afternoon.

Rainbow on the Harbor

A rainbow starting across the harbor in South Portland this afternoon.

Western Prom Brick

The charming brick buildings on the Western Promenade, closer to the Danforth Street area.

Viking Ship

Checking out the Viking Ship Draken Harald Hårfagre in Portland Harbor this past weekend. This is "the World's largest Viking Ship sailing in modern times" and it currently touring the East Coast.

Park Street Vines

Vines climbing a lamppost on Park Street.

Eastern Promenade Blues

Stopping to take in the twilight view of Casco Bay from the Eastern Promenade.

Bailey Island Scenes

Summer scenes around the Bailey Island Cribstone Bridge and Mackerel Cove.

Maine Crafts

Checking out the new retail location of the Maine Crafts Association, in the Mechanic's Hall building at 521 Congress Street. Lots of cool crafts created by talented people from all over the state.

Longfellow's Garden, July 2018

A stroll through the beautiful garden at the Longfellow House on Congress Street, part of the Maine Historical Society headquarters.

Lobsterman by the Sea

Got to see the Maine Lobsterman statue by Victor Kahill in a different setting yesterday on Bailey Island in Harpswell. The original statue was commissioned for the 1939 New York World's Fair.

Portland Pier Dining

Summertime dining in the fresh air at J's Oyster in the Old Port.

Fenced In

A sloping fence design at the University of New England campus in Portland.

Pier Approach

Part of the Old Port skyline from the approach to the State Pier.

All the Boats

Captured almost all the boats in Portland harbor in this photo from the end of the State Pier.

Boothby Square Yellow

The flowers doing their thing in the Old Port's Boothby Square.

Sunset from the Garden

A Sunset on a hot summer night at the Casco Bay Community Garden on Munjoy Hill.

Flag in the Square

The Stars and Stripes flying in Congress Square this Independence Day morning.

Harbor Complex

A glimpse of the inner harbor from above the Portland Company Complex.

Merrill's Reflections

Nighttime reflections at Merrill's Wharf.

Steele Peaks

An entrance to Battery Steele on Peaks Island. This mysterious stone structure first appeared in 1942 and has mystified locals and graffiti artists ever since.

Merrill's Marine Wharf

A view of Merrill's Wharf from last night, a wharf with an apparently successful mix of industry, office and restaurant space

Next Stop: Peaks

On the approach to Peaks Island on a perfect summer day.