I'll be heading for Maine and Nova Scotia this fall, traveling up the coast. I know there are a lot of lighthouses to see. To help narrow down the list, which ones are a must see/don't miss? I'm with the Pacific Northwest Nature Photographers (Oregon) and this has been on my bucket-list for a long time and now have a chance to do it. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Don.
Posted by Peter Cross on August 15, 2014 at 2:16 AM
Wow, tough one. Everyone has favorites. I suggest you do a search of Maine lighthouses and pick out the ones you like best. The one don't miss lighthouse is Portland Head Light. It's been shot a zillion times but it really is a very nice lighthouse and just screams Maine. If I remember correctly it was George Washington who ordered it's construction. I know you've seen it dozens of times and didn't even know it. Don't know much about the Canadian ones. You could make a nice pairing with West Quoddy Head in the US and East Quoddy Head in Canada.
here are links for Downeast Maine and Campobello Island lighthouses Al least West Quoddy Light at sunrise and Mulholland at sunset http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/me.htm http://www.quoddyloop.com/lights.htm Late in the day for East Quoddy
Posted by Greg Lessard on August 15, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Here are my top four from South to North:
Nubble Light http://nubblelight.org/ Sunset and night time are best
Portland Head Light http://www.portlandheadlight.com/
Bass Harbor Light part of Acadia National Park don't miss it!! Best at sunset http://greglessardphotography.com/-/greglessardphotography/gallery.asp?LID=&cat=41974&pID=1&row=7&photoID=10970975&searchTerm=
Hi Don,
When you get a chance send me an email on my address here $d&t*^%jdeasy@comcast.net*^&g%r$# (sort the garbage from the address which is all letters). I would like to understand what your lighthouse ambition are and try to match you up with some good ones. Depending on the time you will be doing this I might be able to join you for some.
There are 65+ lighthouses along the 5000 miles of Maine coastline due to the jagged coastline, peninsulas and the numerous islands. Most of these lighthouses were originally build in the late 1700's or the first half of the 1800's. They range from cement block houses on island that take a pounding from the surf to costal cottages with a tower sprouting out of the roof and a Fresnel lens at the top. Some are open for tours depending on the dates you are there and some are now privately owned and a few are set up as bed and breakfast.
I'll have to second the list of lighthouses that Greg gave you, Don. I would add Pemaquid Point Light to that list as it has some wonderful striated rock that you can use as lead in lines. Look for pools of water where you can catch a reflection of the light. Just as a FYI if you go to Bass Harbor Light at sunset; get there early and stake out your spot as it is popular and it does get crowded.
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5 repliesThanks, Don.
Nubble Light http://nubblelight.org/ Sunset and night time are best
Portland Head Light http://www.portlandheadlight.com/
Bass Harbor Light part of Acadia National Park don't miss it!! Best at sunset http://greglessardphotography.com/-/greglessardphotography/gallery.asp?LID=&cat=41974&pID=1&row=7&photoID=10970975&searchTerm=
West Quoddy Head http://www.westquoddy.com/
East Quoddy head is beautiful too.
Nova Scotia - Peggy's Cove.
When you get a chance send me an email on my address here $d&t*^%jdeasy@comcast.net*^&g%r$# (sort the garbage from the address which is all letters). I would like to understand what your lighthouse ambition are and try to match you up with some good ones. Depending on the time you will be doing this I might be able to join you for some.
There are 65+ lighthouses along the 5000 miles of Maine coastline due to the jagged coastline, peninsulas and the numerous islands. Most of these lighthouses were originally build in the late 1700's or the first half of the 1800's. They range from cement block houses on island that take a pounding from the surf to costal cottages with a tower sprouting out of the roof and a Fresnel lens at the top. Some are open for tours depending on the dates you are there and some are now privately owned and a few are set up as bed and breakfast.
Ed