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.