Lighthouse, Portland, Maine

Our second port of call on this trip to the US and Canada is to Portland, Maine. In the short time we were there, a trip to see some of Portland’s famous lighthouses was a must!

“Affectionately referred to as Bug Light because of its small stature, Portland Breakwater Lighthouse in Bug Light Park (Madison Street, South Portland) was built in 1855 of cast iron with a brick lining on a granite block foundation. The lighthouse was first lit in 1875. During World War II in 1942, lighthouse beacons were dimmed for security reasons, and Bug Light wasn't re-lit until 2002 when the Coast Guard added a solar-powered light.
This elegant-looking lighthouse is unique because it's believed to be the only lighthouse in the world shaped like a 4th-century Greek monument. Four Corinthian columns hold up the lens.” www.tripsavvy.com/lighthouses-to-see-near-portland-maine-4159575

HWW, have a great day.

Gudrun, Frans Schols, Gabi Lombardo, Aschi "Freestone" and 34 other people have particularly liked this photo

36 comments - The latest ones

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful composition Herb.
Thank you for the note.
hWW

11 months ago.

Amelia ^club

A really lovely scene with the lighthouse taking pride of place.
hWW, Herb

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Thanks Amelia. I also took this with my DSLR with a different viewpoint but this won out

Best Wishes. Herb

11 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club

A great low angle shot and informative write up - thanks Herb,..

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thanks Dave. The first of three seen around here.

Best Wishes. Herb

11 months ago.

Ko Hummel ^club

nice perspective

11 months ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Magnifique vue

11 months ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Magnifique et admirablement partagée.
HWW et agréable journée apaisante.

11 months ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

HWW, Herb. A really lovely lighthouse. Good day!

11 months ago.

Nick Weall ^club

HWW Herb ~ Nice work

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Cheers Nick

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Nice composition and a superb capture Herb. HWW!

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

You are another who has a lot of lighthouse shots I know. Cheers for this.

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

TOZ ^club

Super Image Herb great composition with the leading to the lighthouse.
HWW have a good day
Gordon

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Glad you liked it Gordon. I have one with the D7000 too but this was taken with a better P.O.V.

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

Xata ^club

Wonderful cloud issuing or aimimg at the lighthouse, curved wall makes the photo too. Proposed Pam's group to please her with your lighthouse, feel free nnto accept.
HWW Herb

11 months ago.

Daniela Brocca ^club

That's great, Herb!

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Daniela Brocca ^club

Glad you liked it Daniella.

11 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Schön komponiert mit dem Mauerbogen.
HWW, Herb!

11 months ago.

LotharW ^club

HWW, Herb. Der Leuchtturm gefällt mir sehr gut! Er muß sicher bei Sturm viel aushalten.

11 months ago.

Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Wunderschön....ein feiner Schwung zu diesem kleinen "dicken" Leuchtturm und ein toll komponiertes Foto Herb! hWW Dir und einen schönen Mittwochabend!

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Thanks Tanja. Yes a cute name here.

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

Dinesh ^club

Beautiful image and interesting info.,

HFF & best wishes

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

Glad you liked it Dinesh.

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

natureoncam aka Greg ^club

Well captured Herb.

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to natureoncam aka Greg ^club

Cheers!

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A great nickname for. this short and sturdy looking lighthouse Herb...........and the wall makes a superb leading line.

A great sky, lovely light and an interesting foreground add to the attractiveness of this shot! Very nicely captured sir!

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Not bad from a phone I guess. Yes, a good nickname too as it did look rather squat from a distance. Glad you enjoyed it Keith.

Enjoy the week. Herb

11 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

a most beautiful image

HWW

11 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Ganz tolle Bildgestaltung, Herb ! Ein tolles Foto. Hab einen guten Abend ! HWW !

11 months ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

well taken, HWW Herb!

11 months ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Lovely leading lines..and so picturesque Herb. Thanks!

11 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

Well composed, Herb. Slightly belated HWW.

11 months ago.

Pam J ^club

OOHHH HRB !!!

THANKYOU FOR THIS GLORIOUS PHOTO AND FOR THE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LITTLE LIGHT !!

11 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Belle compo c'est une belle photo merci pour l'info.

11 months ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

great PoV!!

11 months ago.

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