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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine.

Portland Head Light Lighthouse - Maine - blueprint drawing

Portland Head Light Lighthouse - Maine - blueprint drawing

Portland Head Light Maine by Debra Martz One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country was commissioned by George Washington. Portland Head is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and is still active, guiding ships into the Portland Harbor. There is only one day each year when the Coast Guard allows a limited number of visitors inside this storied lighthouse: the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. Fortunately, there is a museum operating from Memorial Day through October 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) inside the 1891 keeper's quarters where you can view several lighthouse lenses and interpretive displays. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_0072-Edit.tif

Cape Elizabeth, Maine USA Canon EOS 7D 113 views as of 4 October 2014 501 views as of 8 September 2016

Portland Head Lighthouse Maine by Debra Martz One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country was commissioned by George Washington. Portland Head is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and is still active, guiding ships into the Portland Harbor. There is only one day each year when the Coast Guard allows a limited number of visitors inside this storied lighthouse: the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. Fortunately, there is a museum operating from Memorial Day through October 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) inside the 1891 keeper's quarters where you can view several lighthouse lenses and interpretive displays. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_0091

Portland Head Lighthouse Cape Elizabeth Maine Black and White Painterly ©Debra Martz One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country was commissioned by George Washington. Portland Head is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and is still active, guiding ships into the Portland Harbor. There is only one day each year when the Coast Guard allows a limited number of visitors inside this storied lighthouse: the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. Fortunately, there is a museum operating from Memorial Day through October 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) inside the 1891 keeper's quarters where you can view several lighthouse lenses and interpretive displays. Black & white conversion and digital brushes and textures were applied to my photo.

Portland Head Lighthouse Maine Rugged Landscape by Debra Martz One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country was commissioned by George Washington. Portland Head is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and is still active, guiding ships into the Portland Harbor. There is only one day each year when the Coast Guard allows a limited number of visitors inside this storied lighthouse: the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. Fortunately, there is a museum operating from Memorial Day through October 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) inside the 1891 keeper's quarters where you can view several lighthouse lenses and interpretive displays. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_0111

Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine.

Portland Head Lighthouse Cape Elizabeth Maine by Debra Martz One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country was commissioned by George Washington. Portland Head is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and is still active, guiding ships into the Portland Harbor. There is only one day each year when the Coast Guard allows a limited number of visitors inside this storied lighthouse: the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. Fortunately, there is a museum operating from Memorial Day through October 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) inside the 1891 keeper's quarters where you can view several lighthouse lenses and interpretive displays. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_0112

West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine, is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. In 1808 a lighthouse was constructed at the site to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows.

Great gift for a loved one who loves Portland Maine especially whoopie pies and pine trees. It's a university style design that shows: PORTLAND MAINE 1786 HOME OF THE WHOOPIE PIE.

Artistic Illustration of a water color I painted of the Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth Maine

Artistic Illustration of a water color I painted of the Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth Maine

Artistic Illustration of a water color I painted of the Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth Maine

© Richard Bean 2008 Portland Head Light Sunrise Cape Elizabeth, Maine Captured June 22, 2008 5:17 AM Single Exposure: Sigma SD-14 Lens: Sigma 12mm-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Exposures: ISO 50 Focal Length: 15mm Aperture Priority f/22 1/8 sec Tripod Final processing with Lightroom 4.3, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins.

© Richard Bean 2010 Portland Head Light Captured while crossing Casco Bay Cape Elizabeth, Maine November 13, 2010 4:40 PM Single exposure Nikon D700 Lens: Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO OS ISO 160 Focal Length: 500mm Aperture Priority f/18 1/40 sec Tripod Final processing with Lightroom 4.1, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins

Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

© Richard Bean 2008 Portland Head Light Summer Sunrise Cape Elizabeth, Maine Captured June 22, 2008 4:42 AM Single Exposure: Sigma SD-14 Lens: Sigma 12mm-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Exposures: ISO 50 Focal Length: 17mm Aperture Priority f/22 3.2 sec Final processing with Lightroom 4.3, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins.

Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

© Richard Bean 2009 Portland Head Light @ Christmas Cape Elizabeth Maine Winter afternoon Day after Christmas Captured December 26, 2009 3:28 PM Single Exposure Nikon D700 Lens: Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D-AF IF ISO 200 Focal Length: 40mm f/16 Aperture Priority 1/10 sec Final processing with Lightroom 3.6, Photoshop CS5, and various plug ins

Welcome to the Pine Tree State of Maine! Located in the northeastern United States, Maine is known for its beautiful coast, rich history, and thriving culture. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in Maine, from the Acadia National Park and the Baxter State Park to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, which offers opportunities for hiking, camping, and water sports. For a taste of local culture, visit the Portland Museum of Art, which houses a collection of over 17,000 works of art. Or take a trip to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, which showcases the state's rich maritime history. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of activities in Maine, from fishing and boating on the many rivers and lakes to golfing on one of th...

© Richard Bean 2008 Portland Head Light Captured February 10, 2008 11:21 AM Cape Elizabeth, Maine Single Exposure Sigma SD14 Lens: Sigma 12mm-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Exposure: ISO 100 Focal Length: 15mm f/22 Aperture Priority 1/80 sec Tripod used. Final processing with Lightroom 4.3, Photoshop CS6, and various plug ins.

Fort Williams

Lighthouses of the United States of America East Coast - blueprint drawing, plan or plans of lighthouses from Cape Hatteras, Minot’s Ledge, Cape Charles, Fourteen Foot Bank, New London Ledge, Portland Head, Boston Light, Sandy Hook, Duxbury, Robbins Reef and Thomas Point Shoal,

Lighthouses of the United States of America East Coast - blueprint drawing, plan or plans of lighthouses from Cape Hatteras, Minot’s Ledge, Cape Charles, Fourteen Foot Bank, New London Ledge, Portland Head, Boston Light, Sandy Hook, Duxbury, Robbins Reef and Thomas Point Shoal,