2019 Top 9

Per the robots at Instagram, these are my "Top 9" photos of 2019. It's been a great year! Thanks for following along.

Abstract Skylight

Looking up, from inside the main branch of the Portland Public Library system.

Congress & Brown

Nice light at Congress & Brown this morning.

Congress Square Lights, Dec. 2019

Trees aglow with lights in Congress Square Park.

Boats & Birds

A couple of (friendly?) seagulls enjoying the sights at Custom House Wharf.

Snow Wheels, February 2016

A Thursday throwback to a snow-covered bicycle on Deering Street. February 2016.

Oh, Christmas Tree

This year's Monument Square Christmas tree, fresh from Deering Oaks Park.

Between Two

A temporary glimpse of St. Dominic's Church beyond the hustle and bustle of Commercial Street.

Docked and Unloaded

The boats and lobster traps at Custom House Wharf.

Park Lights

A pleasant stroll past the lights in Tommy's Park last night.

Flashback: Ferry Lights, Dec. 2015

A throwback to a festive December 2015 photo on the cover of this month's Portland Magazine.

Cast a Shadow

Some well-defined fire escape shadows on Danforth Street.

2020 Calendar

2020 Portland, Maine Calendar is now up for sale. Check it out! $16 + shipping. 

Cast Iron & Brick

An ornate fence and its reflection on Brackett Street.

Thompson Detals

Looking at some of the details on the Thompson Block on Middle Street. This building dates to 1867.

Black & White Umbrella

A round umbrella in Monument Square.

Spring Point Fog & Clouds, July '17

Thursday throwback to a foggy and cloudy sky surrounding Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. July 2017.

Portland Company, Nov. '19

Renovations under way at the old Portland Company Complex.

Thanks Vets

Portland's annual Veterans Day parade making its way down Congress Street towards City Hall. 

Across State

A view up State Street from across the harbor, from early October.

For the Birds

Feeding the pigeons, and one sneaky seagull, in Congress Square Park.

Autumn Gothic

A view of the John J. Brown House, a.k.a. "The Gothic House" at 387 Spring Street. Pretty cool that this whole building was moved here from its original spot where the Holiday Inn currently is.

Pumpkin Head

A large pumpkin atop the State Theater marquee,  related to the recent "Great Pumpkin Ball" by EqualityMaine.

Dos Pumpkins

Passing a pair of pumpkins on State Street, in front of the Henry and Horace Ward Houses (1833).

Fruit in the Front

Pumpkins and a pineapple, from October 2016.

Bug Light Park vs. Munjoy Hill

A stroll around Bug Light Park with Munjoy Hill in the near distance. The compression is from using a 70-300mm lens all zoomed in. It's one of my favorite lenses because of the interesting perspectives you can find.

Western Cemetery, Oct. 2019

Cemeteries always look good this time of year. Here are a few from the Western Cemetery in Portland last weekend.

Allen to Gorges

A fall scene surrounding Fort Gorges this afternoon. From Fort Allen Park. 

Red Tree, Brown House

A tree full of bright red leaves in front of the Harrison B. Brown House on Danforth Street. Mr. Brown was a successful painter of landscapes back in the 19th century.

Stroudwater in Fall

A bright maple tree in Stroudwater Village, visible from Congress Street.

Norway Sunset at Sea

Finally got around to editing some photos from the Norway trip last summer. Here's a Thursday throwback a dramatic sunset at sea.

Hanging Out

A lantern above the entrance to Portland's old Baxter Library Building.

Mini Me

One of my favorite little free libraries, on Pine Street.

Take a Walk

Check out my photos on these self-guided walking tour brochures produced by Portland's Downtown District. Available for pickup  at the visitor information locations around town.

A Portland Street

A bit of afternoon sun on a slice of Portland Street.

West End Color from the Bridge

Fall colors kicking into gear in the West End. Due to the variety of trees in the city, pretty much every other tree changes color at a different time. So getting interesting colors on multiple trees is always a nice challenge.

Watching

A friendly gargoyle perched above Park Street. 

Main St., Camden

A view of Camden's Main Street at twilight. Would have done a more creative long exposure shot if I had a tripod on me.

Scoot

A snazzy scooter parked on Casco Street.

Moon Apples

The apples are ripe for the picking at Thompson's Orchard in New Gloucester.

Blue Hour in Rockland

A blue hour view of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse from afar.

Rockland Breakwater

Going to stick with the Midcoast photos for a bit. Here's one from Rockland Breakwater Light. I added a Midcoast gallery on my website here if you're interested.

Dinghy & Dock

A dinghy with some character in Rockport, Maine.

Marshall Point Light

Spent a few lovely days further up the coast. Here's a view of Marshall Point Light in Port Clyde.

Extra Extra

The puddle from a passing storm outside of Brewery Extrava on Cove Street.

Longfellow Squared, Sept. 2019

Zooming past State Street and Longfellow Square on a summer evening.

Mother’s Garden

The temporary art piece "Mother’s Garden" by Daniel Minter at Fox Field in East Bayside.

Stone & Brick

That afternoon light on the buildings of Exchange Street.

Restaurant Français

Passing by Eaux Soul & Provisions on Exchange Street.

Observatory Up Close

A close up of the exterior of Portland's venerable Observatory atop Munjoy Hill.

Deering Oaks Castle

Details of the "Castle in the Park" building in Deering Oaks Park. The building dates back to 1894. 

Potted Plants on the Porch

A crafty plant display on Portland's Tate Street.

Mural Exchange

The final form of the new mural in Tommy's Park, by local artist Will Sears. I think it looks pretty slick in person.

Through the Looking-Glass

Keeping an eye on the waterfront and Munjoy Hill, from across the Casco Bay Bridge.

Landmarked

If you haven't been to the Portland Observatory in a while, you should go in and check out their new displays. You can even spot a few of my photos in there! Always happy to work with Greater Portland Landmarks.

A Brick Block

The block of brick buildings on Middle Street between Pearl and Market.

An Observation

The path down Congress Street, from the Portland Observatory.

Tree + Bench

A good spot for a bench along the Eastern Promenade.

Some Old, Some New

Where the narrow gauge railroad tracks end on Thames Street. This area has evolved a lot - from a railyard (for full size trains), to empty dirt lots, to its current form which will also evolve in the future.

Busy Benches

A busy day for the benches along the Eastern Promenade.

Fountain at the Oaks

A busy day at Deering Oaks Park between the weekly Farmers Market and the 17th annual Festival of Nations.

Islands Beyond

A glimpse of Casco Bay over Congress Street, from the Portland Observatory.

Bull & Dog

Strolling through the Old Port on a particularly hot afternoon.

Sunset at the Point

A great spot to watch the sunset during last night's "Summer Sunsets at the Point" at Thompson's Point. Also a great spot to dine at all the local food trucks.

Nautical Yoga

A paddleboard yoga class in session at the East End Beach.

Trail Days

A busy summer day on the Eastern Promenade Trail.

Art + Bikes

Bicycles and artwork on the sidewalk during a First Friday.

Cairn Risen

One of the "Rising Cairn" artworks by Celeste Roberge, outside of the Portland Museum of Art.

Fireworks from the Bridge

A snapshot of last night's fireworks from the Casco Bay Bridge.

Better Know a Boat: Hayley G.

The lobster boat Hayley G., from neighboring Cape Elizabeth, docked in town.

Arbor Sunday

A house on Danforth Street with some curb appeal.