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We saw the light(s)

Posted by Peter in 7-Point System, Google Earth Locator Link, Historical Location, Light Houses, Lightroom, Maine on January 6th, 2008

On our way back to Massachusetts from Portland Maine, my wife and I decided to make a detour to York Beach Maine. Our intent was to see what the Cape Neddick “Nubble” Lighthouse looked like in the winter. To our surprise, it was decorated with lights.

Cape Neddick Lighthouse, is the southernmost lighthouse in Maine. It is also known as the Nubble Lighthouse, named after the “Nubble” , a island off the eastern point of Cape Neddick, Maine. Cape Neddick light was built and started operating in July of 1879.

After some investigation, I have discovered that, “Nubble” lighthouse is decorated with white lights twice a year.

Some of the lights leading from the main tower to the ground appeared to be out. I did considered “lighting” them with PS, but decided to leave them the way they were.

Post Processing was done with Lightroom and Scott Kelby’s 7PS.

Image Capture Locator Google Earth Locator – Nubble Light

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Portland Head Lighthouse – Portland Maine

Posted by Peter in Google Earth Locator Link, Light Houses, Maine, NAPP, Scott Kelby, Seascape, Travel on August 2nd, 2007

Scott Kelby, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals – NAPP, is one of my favorite photography and photoshop writers/instructors.
I try to check out his blog and NAPP website almost everyday. (Note: As member of NAPP, I also have a portfolio on the NAPP website – portfolio link.)

Well, a couple of weeks ago, Scott was apparently vacationing in Maine and posted a couple of images of the Portland Head Lighthouse on his blog.

Since, I’m only a little over an hour away from Portland, I decided to drive up and see if I could match Scott’s capture.

Here is my capture, let me know what you think -

About Portland Head Lighthouse -Portland Head Lighthouse is located in Cape Elizabeth Maine and is accessible via Fort Williams Park.

In 1787, the General Court of Massachusetts , (Maine was then part of Massachusetts) approved the construction of a lighthouse.

Portland Head Light came under the jurisdiction of the the United States Government in 1790. The lantern of Portland Head Light was first lit, January 10, 1791.

For more information see – Welcome to Portland Head Lighthouse Website.

Camera Portland Head Light – Google Earth Locator

The view below is a view from the opposite side of the Lighthouse -

A great spot to visit, picnic, enjoy the seashore and also close to Portland, where you will find many fine shops and restaurants.