The lighthouses of Maine: They are not all of them in this small series. Maine is too rich in beautiful lighthouses and I have not had the privilege of visiting them all. I only...

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

They are not all of them in this small series. Maine is too rich in beautiful lighthouses and I have not had the privilege of visiting them all. I only selected four of them which I know are among the most popular. If you have visited Acadia National Park I am sure you know there is a beautiful lighthouse there that attracts the attention of many visitors. It is best photographed in early light.
The first lighthouse in this series is the Pemaquid Lighthouse. It is located in the Pemaquid Point overlooking a great expanse of ocean. Sometimes the lighthouse is open to visitors and there are beautiful photographs to be made of the staircase and through the glass lens of the lighthouse. In early morning the temperatures, beginning in September are a little bit chilly, especially when there is a wind from the East. It could be dangerous to move around the rocks where it is easy to slip and have an accident, especially if it rained the night before. Some visitors have lost their life upon falling to the ocean due to the cold temperatures of the water and the strong currents.
The second lighthouse is located in Cape Neddick near the small town of York Beach. It is the Cape Neddick Lighthouse which sits on top of a rock called Nubble Rock. The locals called it Nubble Light and it was built and has being in service since 1879. There is a beautiful view from the parking lot. Another view of the lighthouse is available from from Sophier Park at the end of Cape Neddick.
The third lighthouse could easily be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States. It is located in Cape Elizabeth and nor too far from the city of Portland. It is called Portland Head Light and was built in 1971. There are treacherous cliffs all over this area and for that reason a wire fence has been built around the lighthouse to protect the public from accidental falls from the cliffs. It is necessary to set the tripod close to the fence and extend the legs to make photographing the lighthouse easier.
Finally the Bar Harbour Lighthouse in Acadia National Park. This is a small lighthouse best photographed from the cliff to the lower left of the lighthouse. Be careful here too, it could be dangerous walking around and positioning the tripod but the views of this place in early light are gorgeous and worth the risk.
All shots made with a D70s using, if memory does not fail, the old 28-85 AF lens. I used also an old 3021 aluminum Manfrotto tripod with Linhof ballhead.
I hope you like them and enjoy looking at them.

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ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Very nice. I've seen all these done before; but these are very nice indeed. I especially like the first and the fourth. Wonderful

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Beautiful shots of my home state :)

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Thank you Linda and Erich for your comments. Indeed Maine is a very beautiful and photogenic State. I have been there three times and I have not been able to see all that needs to be seeing and photograph.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

I've seen these, too.
You have captured these very well!!!
Pat

davefales Loc: Virginia

Fine series. I agree ebrunner about Nos. 1 & 4.

You are right about the steps inside the Pemaquid Lighthouse. Several weeks ago, I posted my attempt at capturing the steps, in case you missed it:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-217715-1.html

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Thank you Pat for your comments. Dave that is a very nice shot of the stairs.
When I visited it was early in the morning and the lighthouse was not open. There is always a next time I guess.

jeanbug35 Loc: Jonesboro AR

Very nice.

Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI

Nice!

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

beautiful captures, great shot of "Nubbie"

Joyfullee Loc: South FL

camerapapi wrote:

They are not all of them in this small series. Maine is too rich in beautiful lighthouses and I have not had the privilege of visiting them all. I only selected four of them which I know are among the most popular. If you have visited Acadia National Park I am sure you know there is a beautiful lighthouse there that attracts the attention of many visitors. It is best photographed in early light.
The first lighthouse in this series is the Pemaquid Lighthouse. It is located in the Pemaquid Point overlooking a great expanse of ocean. Sometimes the lighthouse is open to visitors and there are beautiful photographs to be made of the staircase and through the glass lens of the lighthouse. In early morning the temperatures, beginning in September are a little bit chilly, especially when there is a wind from the East. It could be dangerous to move around the rocks where it is easy to slip and have an accident, especially if it rained the night before. Some visitors have lost their life upon falling to the ocean due to the cold temperatures of the water and the strong currents.
The second lighthouse is located in Cape Neddick near the small town of York Beach. It is the Cape Neddick Lighthouse which sits on top of a rock called Nubble Rock. The locals called it Nubble Light and it was built and has being in service since 1879. There is a beautiful view from the parking lot. Another view of the lighthouse is available from from Sophier Park at the end of Cape Neddick.
The third lighthouse could easily be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States. It is located in Cape Elizabeth and nor too far from the city of Portland. It is called Portland Head Light and was built in 1971. There are treacherous cliffs all over this area and for that reason a wire fence has been built around the lighthouse to protect the public from accidental falls from the cliffs. It is necessary to set the tripod close to the fence and extend the legs to make photographing the lighthouse easier.
Finally the Bar Harbour Lighthouse in Acadia National Park. This is a small lighthouse best photographed from the cliff to the lower left of the lighthouse. Be careful here too, it could be dangerous walking around and positioning the tripod but the views of this place in early light are gorgeous and worth the risk.
All shots made with a D70s using, if memory does not fail, the old 28-85 AF lens. I used also an old 3021 aluminum Manfrotto tripod with Linhof ballhead.
I hope you like them and enjoy looking at them.

They are not all of them in this small series. Mai... (show quote)

Beautiful! Well done! :)

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

:thumbup:

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

We sailed and photographed the coastal town and lighthouses of Main for almost 20 years. Mine were mostly taken from the boat, on film and with a max 200mm long lens, and the "rock bound coast" keeps sailors well offshore. These are among or maybe THE BEST photos I've ever seen.

Nice Job

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Very nice.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

JCam wrote:

We sailed and photographed the coastal town and lighthouses of Main for almost 20 years. Mine were mostly taken from the boat, on film and with a max 200mm long lens, and the "rock bound coast" keeps sailors well offshore. These are among or maybe THE BEST photos I've ever seen.

Nice Job

I am no professional photographer so I am flattered by your generous comments.
Thank you everyone.