Monday, August 1, 2011

Theme Day: Postcard-worthy

Today, August 1, 2011, is theme day across the CDPB(city daily photo blog) community. This is the Monhegan Island Lighthouse. This image is both postcard worthy and ready! The island is located 12 nautical miles off the mainland. And yes, you CAN get there from here. I think we've visited it four times, twice for day trips and twice for extended stays. Elenka and J- bring sketchbooks and paints, while I rely on my trusty Nikons. Want to get away from the zaniness and seemingly non-stop fever of that outside world for a day or a week? This would be a pretty good choice.
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  1. OlivierAugust 1, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    magnifique cette maison avec son phare. un bon choix pour une carte postale

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  2. LoisAugust 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What a pretty lighthouse!

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  3. HalcyonAugust 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I think this would make a great postcard. It looks so typically "Maine" to me. :)

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    And after seeing this picture Birdman I'd be there in a flash with my Pentax and Wilbur Smith book for a relaxing day or two. So you see postcard job done!!

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  5. Tanya BreeseAugust 1, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    what a gorgeous lighthouse! how old is it? love the white building/red roof attached...beautiful photo!

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  6. SharonAugust 1, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This is certainly and iconic scene for Maine. Absolutely perfect I'd say.

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  7. JackAugust 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Beautiful, Birdman. I have never been there, but relatives used to stay on Monhegan for a week in the summer. If I were there, I would need to borrow a kid to read Blueberries for Sal to.

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  8. KateAugust 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    All of the elements in the photo: boat and lighthouse especially, make this postcard worthy and would be a terrific painting as well.

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  9. brattcatAugust 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    perfect, perfect, perfect choice for the theme, birdman!

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  10. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    It is worth to be a postcard for sure.
    Costas

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  11. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Bird! I think that it looks like the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday craziness. One would hope that the electronics and connectivity would not be possible there either.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  12. ReenaAugust 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Totally postcard worthy ... haven't been there. Need to put it on the list. Beautiful!

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  13. Frank de JolAugust 1, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful and peaceful place. I like it.

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  14. GrampyAugust 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Now you done ruined it. The photo of such quality, no sense going to visit. I suppose I would get to smell that salt air tho. Might be worth the trip anyhow. How trips go I would get to see it during a foggy, rainy day.

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  15. VPAugust 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    It is easy to be convinced by this great picture of the quiet and the beauty of this place.

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  16. KathyAugust 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    It looks like a postcard about Maine to me. Go figure! Superb, Birdman.

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  17. Christina KlasAugust 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I'm loving today's theme day - So many great photos that are definitely "postcard worthy!" ... bummed that somehow I totally forgot today was the first! Time is moving way to quickly. :)

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  18. Memphis MOJOAugust 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Superb.

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  19. RandyAugust 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    It's ready? My address is .... Very nice.

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  20. cieldequimperAugust 1, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I'll be right over. And then I can send the postcard home.

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  21. LowellAugust 1, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I can see why you'd like this place, not only for its generic beauty but because every lighthouse needs birds...so what better than a visit from the Birdman?

    It certainly does look like a nice spot to get away from the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd!

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  22. RedPatAugust 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    A timeless shot!

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  23. Regina KAugust 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Now that is Maine, I want to travel and have an extended stay here. Wonderful!

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  24. irinapicturesAugust 1, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    This view is dream of plein-air painter. beautiful Maine.

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  25. AndrewAugust 1, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    That is a pretty lighthouse and this is definitely postcard worthy.

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  26. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 1, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Hi There, WOW---do I love lighthouses... We are planning a New England trip in Sept. to see the colors, some covered bridges and some lighthouses.... Can't wait!!!!
    Betsy

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  27. Bob CroweAugust 1, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    New England islands have a rough peacefulness that is hard to match. Maybe the Orkneys off Scotland. Hard life, slow pace, quiet. Room to think.

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  28. MichelleAugust 1, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    This IS very postcard-worthy.

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  29. KaoriAugust 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Looks like a perfect choice. That bright red roof is stunning. Someone must take very good care of it :D

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  30. Cezar and LéiaAugust 2, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Looks a scenery from a romantic movie, this place is adorable and your picture is great, I like a lot the boat detail.
    Léia

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  31. john bainAugust 2, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Great photo. Looks like a good place to relax.

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  32. RachelAugust 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    This is beautiful! It would be a gorgeous painting. Lighthouses are so romantic!

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  33. T. BecqueAugust 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    This is really beautiful! A true postcard.

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  34. ReedAugust 3, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I love lighthouses and this is indeed a postcard worthy photo of one.

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  35. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    This is beautiful and definitely postcard-worthy.

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