How to Spot Natural Charm while Snapping Vacation Photos in Maine
This watchful guard appeared on the stairs while we were on line to buy dinner at Langsford Road Lobster and Fish House in Cape Porpoise. I was pleased to capture this little moment, and here are some others I spotted during our week in Maine.
Beyond the lobster rolls, rocky shoreline and beautiful sunrises, vacationing on the coast of Maine can be a wonderfully calming experience. It’s not so much about what you do, it’s more about how your day unfolds and experiencing what’s right in front of you. That’s the charm.
We recently spent a summer week in and around Kennebunkport and Cape Porpoise. (On one day, we traveled up to Portland.)
Of course, I practiced my photography on this environment and brought a camera everywhere I went. Some shots I intentionally looked for. Others presented themselves quite unexpectedly. It’s in these natural moments where the best opportunity to capture ‘the charm’ lies.
Last week, I shared my week-long exercise capturing sunrise timelapses. Now, here are my photos from our trip!
Maine’s Wonderful Character
An elevated house by the water
Repairing a boat outside Langsford Road Lobster and Fish House
Afternoon fishing from a dock
The Mudflats at Cape Porpoise
A grounded boat at low tide on the edge of the flats
Walking on the flats in the afternoon
Pile mooring at low tide
Goat Island Lighthouse
The distant lighthouse at dawn
Its high-tech Marine LED Beacon
The view from the lighthouse
The Beaches
People enjoying Maine beach time
Three silhouettes in the ocean water
A seagull flies by.
Floral colors
I spotted batches of daisies in so many fields.
An industrious caterpillar photo-bombed my flower shot.
This yellow flower seemed to greet the sunrise.
Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth
This is the iconic lighthouse shot.
During our walk in the park, I accidentally came upon this photo shoot for a clothing brand.
Sunrise on the Mudflats
The clouds glowed purple in the magic minutes before the sun took over.
This is ten minutes later.
I’m taking it all in. (Thanks to my friend Rick for capturing my moment.)
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