Done for the day: Portland Pier, Portland, Maine
Even the seagulls may have been surprised at the sunset calm on the waters. Portland Pier buzzes with activity during the day, but when rays lengthen and urban waterside buildings glow with late-day light, a sense of calm falls over everyone.
Do boats parallel park? Maybe so: Portland Pier, Portland, Maine
Even boats stand ready — and calm — while diners at J’s Oyster peer out the windows and enjoy the view.
Sundown and late-day calm: Portland Pier.
It’s Maine on hold — at least for a while — at Portland Pier.
For more calmness, check out Ailsa’s blog “Where’s My Backpack” for this week’s Travel theme: Calm.
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alexankarr1
Those sunlit reflections in the water are gorgeous.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for your comment. I loved this whole scene, and, if I were a painter, this would be one I’d love to reproduce on canvas. This whole city, however, is colorful and rich with great photo ops.
Curt Mekemson
Made me feel calm just to look at your photos, Rusha. –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Curt. We definitely just happened onto this scene. And I’m so glad I looked down the alley where we stood to take pictures. Maine is incredible — we are in Castine now — and my early morning walks leave me breathless! Hope your part of the world is looking fallish, and you’re ready to hunker down for the winter.
Curt Mekemson
Right now I am in Connecticut, Rusha, visiting with our son and his family. I was hoping for a little more fall color but it’s still warm here. I’ve been going outside with a T-shirt. We explored the small coastal town of Mystic, today, however. That was a treat.
I’ve been in Maine during the fall. It can be beautiful! –Curt
Sue
What a beautiful set of images!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I had no idea this place was so pretty, but I saw someone with a huge telephoto lens on his camera standing near the pier. I rushed over to see what he was seeing, and wow! What a calm, beautiful setting.
Sue
Well observed!
Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread
Portland, Maine, is a vibrant community supported by a wide assortment of restaurants well known for their array of delicious foods. Hope you enjoyed your visit.
Oh, the Places We See
We stayed there just for an afternoon but will be going back next week. Hope to spend a night and enjoy some of those restaurants.