Monday, February 23, 2015

Bug Snow

Here's a look I've shown before but not in winter. This is Bug Light in the snow on the shore of South Portland looking across the water towards Eastern Promenade. Notice in the distance you can see it's on a hill. The Hill. You make your way up Congress Street to the top of Munjoy Hill. Then Voila! You reach the Prom. At the other end of the city is Western Promenade. It too lies on the top of a hill, overlooking the Fore River and beyond. One city. Two big hills. Bug Light Park is a fine place to sit on a warm day, fly a kite, watch harbor traffic, picnic  or just do a little daydreaming. There are spectacular views too from here of the City of Portland fireworks display on the Fourth of July.
And no, I have no idea where the name Bug Light comes from.
Maybe an infestation of 'no see 'ems'.
Ever heard of them?
You might not want to know.
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*Research completed. Built in 1875, the light gets its name because of its small size.
I like my story better.
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23 comments:

  1. AimeecakesFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    I like your story better too... This looks like a beautiful spot

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  2. HalcyonFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    A very pretty winter scene!

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    J'adore that bug lighthouse Birdman, even though it's a little height challenged :) very lovely winter scene!

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  4. SharonFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful view! No see 'ems'? Oh yes, I've heard of them and I've experienced them. When my friend David had his cabin up north, I loved to sit on the porch and read. When it was no-see-ems season you just couldn't do it. I had bites everywhere the first time I encountered the little devils.

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  5. RevrunnerFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    A lighthouse for keepers who prefer not to climb. :-)

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  6. TexWisGirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    oh, small size is much cuter than no-see-ums. dreadful malady...

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  7. RedPatFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I can feel the chill from here!

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  8. William KendallFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    It's a lighthouse with a lot of character. I can just imagine how cold it must be right now to walk out to it.

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  9. MalyssFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    The lighthouse is small but elegant . And the view around is great .

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  10. VPFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Great photo, beautiful lighthouse, lovely name!

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  11. MoFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Still an odd name for a light

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    Maybe it was a Bug that brought all the snow :-)

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  13. EG CameraGirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    I'm smiling because I like your story better too.

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  14. cieldequimperFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Love the little bug, the snow, the water, the hill but not so much that big building...

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  15. KayFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Wouldn't you think that the kind of snow and chill you're having now would wipe out the no see 'ems? Really! There should be some kind of payoff for your nasty winter!

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  16. MichelleFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I am familiar with the, "no see ums". They are pesky! I like the lighthouse much better.

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  17. LoisFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I hate "no see ums" and I like your story better too.

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  18. Sketchbook WanderingFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    I've seen the No see 'ems, and alas, felt them too! Bug Light, my old territory, & I am a bit homesick seeing & reading this post...I used to ride my bike down there a lot...& sketch...My very 1st post in 2012 was my portrait of Bug Light: http://www.sketchbook-wandering.blogspot.com/2012/05/start-of-new-blog.html

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  19. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I like the ending !

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  20. JackFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    How about I just look at this scene from the warmth of a car? Or, better yet, from Florida?

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  21. RandyFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    That's a nice one.

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  22. magiceyeFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Interesting :)

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  23. Yogi♪♪♪February 23, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Well we need to get to the bottom of this bug light business. I sense you are tired of winter.

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