When I went on this last trip, I purposefully did two things to make sure I did not sleep in and hang out in my hotel room all day. (Stay-at-home moms of young children are tired and the opportunity to do nothing is a strong call.) The most important thing was to not take a book to read. I really have no self-control whatsoever if I have a book. The second thing was to get some clues for letterboxes.
As I mentioned in my last post, my camera was not behaving as it should for a large part of this trip–including ALL of the Maine portion. Thus these pictures lack a bit to be desired. The problem was that it would not always take a picture when I aimed it unless I put it on fully manual which meant I could get nothing quickly, and there was a big foggy spot on the left side (or top for vertical pictures.)
Most of these pictures were from an early-morning letterboxing exursion. I found two boxes (out of two–that was exciting), and saw some places I would not have seen without this wonderful hobby. (If you want a much better look at Portland, go here. She lives in the area and posts fabulous pictures all the time.)
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October 26, 2009 at 2:29 pm
That’s it. I really have to go to Maine. That street scene makes me think of Michael Meyers, as pretty as it is, I could never walk it at night.
No book? You are a strong woman 🙂
October 26, 2009 at 3:46 pm
The sundial is cool, but I also love shadows. The autumn colours of the tree are also lovely in the photo you took for the sky.
October 26, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Beautiful light on the water and I love the old fashioned houses with the big trees in autumn colors. Looks like a great trip!
October 26, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Portland appears to be a quaint old town with loads of history. Much different the SW for sure. Love the branch shadows on the stone bench.
October 26, 2009 at 6:36 pm
You got some good shots in spite of your camera issues. Looks delightful.
October 26, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Wow! The pictures remind me of the home & street scenes from the Tom Hank’s movie “Big”. Great shots, Louise! I love them.
October 26, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I have a bizarre attraction to Maine, funny because I’ve never been there. Your camera, acting up or not, has not helped my obsession! I am enthralled with the colors and the older homes…sigh!
October 26, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Oh, my. Your photos are exquisite! I especially like the sundial with the branch shadows–perfect!So very very glad you visited Portland (and my blog–thanks).
October 26, 2009 at 10:21 pm
These photos are true beauties, Louise. I do love the sundial and the nearby shadow. The first photo is wonderful as are all of the others, really. Nicely done. I sure hope you resolve your camera woes soon.
October 26, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I love quaint street scenes too. Love how you capture those photos with beautiful colors, lights and angle.
October 26, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Quaint streets were most glorious in their autumn glory. The slight unwanted blur on the edges of a photo did the orange tree no harm, it just made it look like it was always meant to be so. Like it was fixed by a pro!
October 26, 2009 at 11:22 pm
All splendid images, Louise. The first one is so charming; I like the houses in the autumn colors as well.
October 27, 2009 at 5:28 am
It’s regrettably you had some problems with your camera, but I love the autumn colors you photographed in Portland.
Must be a great place with all these old houses.
October 27, 2009 at 5:42 am
MAN . . . I should have been there!!! This pictures make me feel utterly and completely bummed that I planned the way I did. SO cool. Glad you were able to get away and take a break. We need to catch up. Soon.
October 27, 2009 at 5:43 am
I didn’t really say “this pictures” did I? I’ve been here way too long. So sorry.
October 27, 2009 at 8:13 am
Now, Maine is a place I’ve never been and probably never will — so thanks for the photos…
Also checked into what Letterboxing was all about — sounds like fun… Reminds me of Geocaching, which uses GPS to locate the cache.
October 29, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Letterboxing is “cooler” and older. Not cooler in a 2009 sense. Probably less cool for that because there is no technology involved. But I think the concept is much more interesting.
And you need to go to Maine. You need to go everywhere because you have an amazing eye and great talent with a camera!
Louise
October 27, 2009 at 11:03 am
ahhhh .. so glad you got out and took these and shared them!
October 27, 2009 at 12:09 pm
The shots are quite beautiful. Sorry you had all the difficulties, that sucks 😦
Hope you got your cam sorted out by now, that’s so scary!
I would be lost to partake in Letterboxes – here are NONE 😉
The first pic has a cool ghostly feel to it (I know, not intended 😉 )
October 27, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Oops! My comments on this post ended up on the post below! I always get mixed up when the comment box is at the top instead of the bottom!
October 27, 2009 at 2:13 pm
This was a great post and photos, love the walk and that tree was absolutely gorgeous, a perfect calendar photo
October 27, 2009 at 2:20 pm
This post is a piece of art dear Louise, thanks for sharing!
I’m enchanted by these Autumn’s colours!
Léia
October 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Wonderful photos. You were wise to make yourself get out!
October 27, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I do love Portland ME–hope you had a lobster and some oysters. Great color on that tree (maple?). Hope your camera comes around–looks like it might have fogged inside.
October 28, 2009 at 1:00 am
wow, the light is simply gorgeous! in all the photos!
October 28, 2009 at 3:53 am
Wonderful photos……. that tree with the bright colours…… that sundial! Brilliant.
You were recommended by Louise from the Potted Frog on Hilary’s post The Smitten image! glad she did that else I would have missed it.
Nuts in May
October 28, 2009 at 5:31 am
Beautiful, especially that bright orange tree.
I’d love to visit Maine in the Fall.
I’m having camera issue, too. Driving me nuts!!!
October 28, 2009 at 8:16 am
great snaps! really like the one with the sundial…and that next one the tree is almost on fire! wow!
October 28, 2009 at 9:42 am
I like them all, but I think that colorful tree is my fave. Or the sundial. Or all of them!
October 28, 2009 at 11:18 am
so charming!
October 29, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Your photos are very different. I loved them.
October 29, 2009 at 10:48 pm
delightful!
November 3, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I need to join a seasoned letter-boxer on a field trip. I think I know what it’s about – and it sounds like something I’d love – but I’m not sure I get it. Anyone on a LB excursion in lower Fairfield County, CT, call me! I’ll be there any weekend!
Even with the wrong camera, your pics are simply lovely!
March 29, 2014 at 9:08 pm
Is there a charge for use of these images?