Maine is a photographer’s paradise on the east coast. From the rocky coastal areas to the amazing sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic ocean and the amazing Lighthouses on the coast all make Maine a very captivating & inspiring place for photographers.
The 3 ebooks on Maine photography have been hugely popular with photographers as well as travelers and campers planning to see some of the hidden spots and photograph them:
- Maine Lighthouses Photo & Location Guide
- Maine Photo Locations – 70+ Southern Maine hidden locations for photographers
- Creative Photography Techniques to make Stunning Coastal Images
Winter is one of the most gorgeous seasons to see and take pictures of the lighthouses. From the easily accessible Lighthouses to the ones in the remote corners take on breathtaking looks after a snowfall. You would be lucky if you get there in time for a sunset or a sunrise shot after a major snow storm!
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The Portlight Headlight Lighthouse in Winter
The Portland Lighthouse is the easiest one to find, reach and explore. The lighthouse is inside the park that operates within specific hours each day. So it could be hard to stay back after the park closes. But you can always park your vehicle outside the park and take the chance to stay behind after the park closes (this is not advisable though since the ocean round the lighthouse is extremely rocky, very slippery and dangerous. If you run into an accident after the park closes, you are not likely to get help quickly).
Portland Bug Light & Breakwater Lighthouses
A couple of miles from the Portland Headlight are two small lighthouses that often get obscured and ignored by the Portland Headlight’s popularity. The Bug Light and the Breakwater Light are very close to each other and very easily accessible. This lighthouse is not in operation but makes for a beautiful subject in winter for photographers.
You can only take pictures from the western side (the sun is setting behind me) and makes for some great sunset shots if you plan to shoot in winter.
Nubble Lighthouse sunset after a big snowfall
The Nubble light is about an hours drive south of Portland and easily accessible although there is a perpetual shortage of parking spaces near to the viewing area. If you cannot park your car at the lighthouse, you may have to drive about a mile & walk back to the park! Summer time is almost always over crowded with tourists while winter is crowded by photographers!
Sunset at the Pemaquid Lighthouse after a winter snow storm
One of the most beautiful lighthouses in Maine is the Pemaquid lighthouse stationed on a very rocky coast that gets very rough during storms and high tides. I was very lucky to be there right after a big snow storm and wait out as the cloud & storm cleared and the sun barely shine through the remaining rain clouds.
Pemaquid is about a couple of hours drive north of Portland. The GPS often does not work in that area, so if you are going for the first time please plan your photo trip in a way that you reach there while the sun is still up! The location information is available in my Maine Lighthouses Photo & Location Guide ebook.
Prospect Harbor Lighthouse in winter
The Prospect Harbor lighthouse lies within the premises of a governmental defense facility and may not be possible to go up close. However, the area, especially the rocky beach and waterfront areas are open to the public. This lighthouse is about two and a half hours drive north of Portland and lies in a very serene area of coastal Maine.
At low tides you can explore around the lighthouse along the beach and get the lighthouse pictures from different sides. However, I would recommend if you intend to do that, let the lighthouse authorities know.
Maine has over 40 lighthouses spread all through the coastline from New Hampshire to the Canadian border. Some of them are hard to find, some are difficult to reach and some are impossible to drive to! However, no matter where they are built, each of these lighthouses are a sight to be enjoyed.
I have spent about 5 years exploring Maine and documenting and photographing some of these beautiful landmarks for fellow photographers & travelers. You can get some of those experiences in my ebooks.