The Portland Head Lighthouse and Museum is located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine just outside of Portland, Maine. It is a big area to explore with not only the lighthouse but as it is in Fort Williams Park, there are the old bits of the fort there to explore as well. It is also the oldest lighthouse in Maine completed in 1791; read more about it here.
On the day we visited we were trying to stay ahead of the fog and almost made it…almost. But in all honesty, while a beautiful blue sky sunny day would’ve made for some great shots, the fog coming in added atmosphere to my captures. After all, usually when thinking about a lighthouse the images that come to mind are ones that include fog, rocky shores with crashing waves, a flashing light and the sounding horn.
That mound of rock to the right of the lighthouse is where the memorial plaque to the Annie C. Maguire shipwreck is.
Images by T.Dashfield Photography 
Excellent capture, Teri…I think the fog adds something. Cheers!
Thanks, Senor Calle! I think it does too.
That is a really gorgeous photo. You couldn’t have asked more from the fog for the photo.
Thanks! This is just one of the many many shots I took from this angle as the fog rolled in. Being patient paid off with a couple with no people in them even!
Nicely atmospheric!
Thank you 🙂
You’ve captured a nice soft atmosphere with this image.
Nothing like natures diffused lighting 🙂
Well it’s nice.
Thanks and different from most shots taken here where it’s nice and sunny.
Yes, blue skies overhead would have been nice but this photo is really special due to the fog. I really like it, Teri.
Play Misty for me…
This is perfect!!
I have to agree, the foggy skies definitely make this photo. Looks like the lonely light house keeper built himself a nice pad though.
Thank you. I was surprised he had his family living with him at the time.