Photo of the Day 10/15/10 - Spiraling Sky

Almost like the Dark Tower there in Cape Elizabeth, Maine—almost.

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Photo of the Day 08/13/10 - The Path of Light

Marshall Point Lighthouse near Port Clyde, Maine.

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Photo of the Day 07/18/10 - Event Horizon

Today is my mom's birthday. One of her favorite areas in the known universe is the coast of Maine. It just so happens that my Maine Series coincided with this momentous occasion, so to her I offer this panoramic view of the West Penobscot Bay from Owl's Head State Park in Rockland, Maine.

She's probably been here, given my grandfather's tendency to drive the family up and down the coast for days on end, a tradition my mom had no problem continuing throughout my childhood—either in the backseat of a Chevy Vega (pumpkin orange or later on, dark brown) or the front seat of a blue AMC Matador (classic '70s cars, people). From him, we both came to love the coast of Maine; from her I came to appreciate how important that time spent riding around could really be.

So, here's wishing my mom the best birthday in the world. She's earned it; she deserves it. Love to you always, Mom!

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Photo of the Day 07/13/10 - Among the Rocks and Rays

There's something ancient and profound about Midcoast Maine. You imagine that thousands of years earlier, this scene was virtually the same, unspoiled by condos, water parks and other detritus of humanity that litters almost any other coastline in the world. It's the same sun setting tonight as yesterday and beyond. These rocks aren't bothered by it much at all.

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Photo of the Day 07/11/10 - Shine a Light

Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine, was completed in 1832 and is now fully automated. Open to the public, it's a fantastic spot to walk around and soak in the ocean surroundings.

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