Portland, Maine: February and September 2009
Portland's waterfront: Fall and Winter of 2009. For a
better view of the images, click on the thumbnails.
It may be marred by
graffiti, but its view remains *unmarred* by luxury
condos and other such view impediments.
Jewel of the Seas is one
of many cruise ships that pass through Portland's
harbor on its way to points north.
In harbor dinghy
racing
Sailors round the mark
in a day of spectacular winds and a crystalline blue
sky
It's a quick tack--not a
collision-- as the boats compete for position.
Hike out! By staying on
the "high side," these sailors can help keep their
boats from capsizing.
Of course, with high
winds, it isn't always possible. This sailor found
himself in a bit of trouble.
A steam-engine
"choo-choo" train will take Portland sightseers up
and down the harbor walk.
As part of a community
art initiative in Maine, a sculpture by Sandy Macleod
has been installed along the waterfront.
Skeleton remains of a
wharf; Portland's past
Dogs and kayakers alike
have easy access to the water.
A cold February day, a
quiet wharf, a symbol of the evolving fishing
industry
Beyond Portland's past,
a reminder that Portland still plays a role in the
shipping industry.
The fleet, awaiting the
tossing of the lines and its next haul.
The prices may
fluctuate, but lobsters remain an important part of
Portland's economy.
On the wharf, bait for
sale
Narrow Gauge Railroad
Car--Ocean Spray
A gaff-rigged schooner
tacks back and forth through the harbor.
Narrow Gauge Railroad
Cars