Youngest son had to fly back in the silver bird to Colorado and after dropping him off at Logan Airport in Boston, treated myself to some eye candy, a Maine lighthouse on the way home up I-95.
Swung in to Cape Elizabeth's Portland Head Light at Fort William on the way to Houlton Maine's ride up Interstate 95.
After seeing Lubec Maine's West Quoddy Head lighthouse this summer, something started to happen inside.
Decided need to be hiking around, snapping stills and shooting videos for this neat coastal historic treasure.
To sample more Maine lighthouses any time I can get near one along my travels.
This is the link to the Maine lighthouse video.
Captured, edited and uploaded from the close to sunset visit yesterday.
Decided also to hit more Maine public bean suppers no matter where they are in Vacationland too.
Maine, one big awesome state with less people.
But the ones we have are friendly.
Wave at you.
Smile.
Will help you out.
Wake up and start dreaming in blue, green in Maine.
Maine Lighthouse Video | Portland ME Head Light, Cape Elizabeth's Fort William.
I'm Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers, Mooers Realty Company
Google Map Of 68 Maine Lighthouses
View Maine Lighthouses - Brewster House Bed & Breakfast in a larger map
I used to want to live in a lighthouse when I was a child...imagining a sort of Rapunzel like existance...now....not so much...visiting is enough....will be fun to see your video tour...bet we'll get one !
S and D ... Could be lonely but no neighbors, lots of chores, time to read and worry about sailors when the
gale winds pick up. The ones on shore not so rugged. The lighthouses miles off shore, you are an island, literally and like your own country. Island life in Maine is unique.
I love lighthouses. I have some relatives in Maine, so maybe you will inspire me to come there for a visit! I can't believe I have never made it there. It is now on the "To Do" list.
Kristi .... I know what you mean. I have the bug and looking for my next lighthouse. With over 60 to go, I have a big supply. For a while.
Andrew - Those are really stunning photos of lighthouses in a part of our country I haven't visited. I want to CONGRATULATE you on having this blog FEATURED in the Photos group! Great job!
Myrl ... Thanks for letting me know. 66 more lighthouses to go! Every agent, broker, REALTOR should be using his or her real estate photography skills at capturing local land markets. Flickr is an excellent way to one phone at a time show the area.
Andrew
The lighthouses in Maine have a lot of history, great photo's.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
This may be one of my favorite videos of yours...I am such a fan of lighthouses. The natural sound was delightful and I swear I could smell saltwater. Video to awaken the senses and transports people to a place ( where they may want to buy and home and live) is magic. Well done. ( Although, I might have added a bit of something over the still with the poem...perhaps a bit of a fog horn sfx in the distance...gulls? Maybe, I'm overthinking it. ;)
Andrew, These are some great photos of these historical light houses. I would the opportunity to visit main and take in these stunning icons. Great work showcasing them!
Lou ... Come sample a few... the door to Maine is never locked, always opened. Time to come home to Maine.
Debb ... Maine is one big honking state and so much to sample of ME right in my own back yard. Pretty easy video to collect, snip snip and render. Thanks for the "award"!
John ... 68 of them to collect. Start your collection! People collect lots of things in their lifetime.. Maine has a slew of options and every license plate is stamped as a reminder with "Vacationland".
Andy, this post should be featured...you do such an excellent job drawing people to your state with all you have!
Ginny ... (polishing tourism badge) you feel just as excited about Rhode Island and all it offers too!
Andy, great post and would love to see you do a series on light houses. I have mine going with covered bridges and am surprised how much traffice there is to these kinds of posts. Have you ever sold a lighthouse?
Cal
Cal ... The collection can be areas, spots, not just trinkets we enjoy. I plan too! Never sold a light house, but have sold islands. Waterfront properties on a peninsulas that would make super light house spots!
Beautiful photos of lighthouses. Thanks for sharing...best in 2012.
Wendy ... come see one or two or three up close and personal! Maine has a few and lots of other things.
I really like the first one of the bunch... The perspective makes me think I am looking up at it. Great stuff!
On your knees, flat and prone shooting for the best angle means not always on your feet when click click click collecting! Angles and lighting add to the subject impact!
More lighthouses, biking around them and harbor ferries in Maine highlights.
Collected another four Maine lighthouses yesterday on way home from the Portland Maine Jetport.
And collected the northern most Maine lighthouse, Whitlocks Mill 3 miles south of Calais ME on the St Croix River.