Presence

One of the granite pillars Major Charles J. Loring Memorial Park on Munjoy Hill. This one is carved with the word "Presence."

The City Skyline, February 2015

A recent sunset from North Street, near the East End Community School.

Widgery Wharf Ice

Some mini-icebergs gathered at the end of Widgery Wharf, last night:

Morning at Night

Taken during a light snowfall last Saturday night, the corner of Eastern Promenade and Morning Street:

Sideways Seven

A view from beside the Seven sculpture (by artist Robert Indiana) in front of the Museum of Art:

Scarf Mob

Here is a  hat and glove set spotted in Deering Oaks yesterday, placed there by the local Scarf Mob. You may have seen these sorts of cold-weather gear at other spots around town as well, which are placed in the hopes that people in need will find and put them to use to stay warm.  

Eastern Cemetery, February 2015

The Alonzo P. Stinson / Civil War Monument in the Eastern Cemetery, taken last night. I quite liked the shadow of the fence on the snowy ground. Alonzo was the first Portland resident to give his life for the Union in July 1861.

Narrow Gauge, February 2015

Pictured today is one of the engines of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. I'm sure the plow attachment has been put to good use this winter. The Press Herald recently reported that the little railroad will be here until 2017, when it is planning on moving out to Gray, Maine. 

On Thin Ice

Another cold morning on the waterfront, last Saturday:

Also, check out the new March 2015 issue of Down East Magazine (on shelves soon) to see one of my photos representing Portland as one of the "Best Places to Live in Maine."

Commercial Street Morning, Feb. 2015

Some bright morning sunshine hitting the buildings along the north side of Commercial Street:

Snow Climbers

This sculpture off of Elm Street seems to work well with a bit of snow:

Ice Patrol

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter "Shackle" (WYTL-65609) breaking up some ice near the end of the Maine State Pier on Saturday morning: