Yesterday was Maine Lighthouse Day across the state, where 25 river, ocean and island lighthouses were open for a peek inside. This is Portland Headlight the iconic light that just about symbolizes life on our rugged coast. The 1791 Light and the others sprinkled all over the state are not normally open to the public. Last year over 15,000 guests took advantage of this one day event.selection from:
The Lighthouse
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Sail on!" it says: "sail on, ye stately ships!
And with your floating bridge the ocean span;
Be mine to guard this light from all eclipse.
Be yours to bring man neared unto man.
http://lighthouse.cc/portlandhead/history.html
did you visit any of the other lights? this is so nicely composed, birdman.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event. I would love a peek inside of a lighthouse.
ReplyDeleteLove that lighthouses like these still stand and someone is looking after them--at least this one looks well-cared for. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteNow that would be a fun event, lucky you! Hope we'll see more.
ReplyDeleteFascinating bit of history. We have a couple here in Monterey that are packed with mystery, drama and ghosts.
ReplyDeleteI love all the angles in this photo.
ReplyDeleteLighthouses are so fascinating!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Love the verses and the wonderful image!
ReplyDeleteI would have enjoyed visiting some of them. Your lighthouses define the coast. No lighthouses here. The barge pilots figure out the Mississippi with GPS.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event! I'd love to get inside that lighthouse. Is it as nice inside as it is outside? Nice capture.
ReplyDelete«Louis» likes lighthouses, so he enjoyed this post.
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This is beautifully composed with great angles. That lighthouse is quite photogenic!
ReplyDeleteGenie
Your blog is so stylish, colorful and tasteful. Pleasure for the eyes.
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