Maine lighthouses
Apr 12, 2015 13:46:17 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
jerryc41 wrote:
Once you know where the lighthouses are and have d... (show quote)
I was last there in October '14 - I'm 79, and had no problems of stamina, because other than being superman, there are roads and parking near many/most. The recommendation for Acadia (add Bay of Fundy) is right on, but I wandered up the coast from Connecticut to Canada, and there were many photo ops including Lighthouses. I disagree with Jerry about times though - mornings are great on the East Coast, but evenings don't work too well because the lighthouses and near - shore ocean and rocky coast are generally shaded. Mid-day works pretty well in many rocky areas because harsh shadows are diminished with overhead light. HDR was sometimes helpful. Some of my best shots were in windy or stormy weather, when the waves are crashing or there were interesting cloud formations.
Apr 12, 2015 13:48:08 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I also suggest boat rides, available in several places. The views are quite different from those ashore.
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Apr 12, 2015 15:30:54 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
Nubble Lighthouse, York/York Beach, south of Portland near the New Hampshire border. After taking the iconic photo from the upper parking lot, walk to the other end and see the rather easy path to rocks below. Photograph from the rocks for a totally different lighthouse. In August you'll have to avoid the people sitting on the rocks but it can be done!
Apr 12, 2015 21:54:07 #
My favorite is Pemaquid Light, maybe because it's just down the road from me,
Apr 12, 2015 22:24:19 #
George.Rodgers wrote:
I am planning a trip to Maine for August. I'm spe... (show quote)
If you want an interesting shot, take a powerful handheld LED light. I have one made by Stanley that is 750 lumens which is quite bright. Go to around dusk and paint the Nubble Light. The deep blue, red light and white structures make for a nice combination.
Nubble Light
Apr 12, 2015 22:40:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Once you know where the lighthouses are and have d... (show quote)
I just finished he whole set!!!
Apr 12, 2015 22:44:58 #
George.Rodgers wrote:
I am planning a trip to Maine for August. I'm spe... (show quote)
As long as you are in the Portland area the infamous Portland Light is must. It's actually on Cape Elizabeth. And only a few miles from there is "Two Lights" - small but worth the few miles.
Apr 12, 2015 23:54:42 #
EbenezerEarl wrote:
My favorite is Pemaquid Light, maybe because it's just down the road from me,
Great photos, hoping visit Maine in the fall. Lived in Bangor many years ago.
Apr 13, 2015 07:31:35 #
George.Rodgers wrote:
I am planning a trip to Maine for August. I'm spe... (show quote)
Several of us from the UHH family are going to meet in Portland this September.
Have fun on your trip and I will be looking forward to seeing your photos.
Apr 13, 2015 09:02:11 #
George.Rodgers wrote:
I am planning a trip to Maine for August. I'm spe... (show quote)
Make sure you get to Nubble Light in Cape Neddick.
Apr 13, 2015 09:10:41 #
Daddy Bear,
That photo is, without a doubt, one of the very best I've ever seen of Portland Head Light! Thanks for posting it.
That photo is, without a doubt, one of the very best I've ever seen of Portland Head Light! Thanks for posting it.
Apr 13, 2015 09:12:41 #
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