Wreath at Portland Head Lighthouse

Cool story about a wreath at Portland Head Light in Maine:

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Photo of the Day: Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, NH

Seems like this shot from last winter of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Castle, NH, is an appropriate photo for this bitterly cold day.

See www.portsmouthharborlighthouse.org for more on this lighthouse.

Photo of the Day: Gay Head Lighthouse and cliffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Taken from offshore during a benefit cruise for Friends of Flying Santa a few years ago. The Gay Head Cliffs are one of the most beautiful attractions on the New England coast.

Photo of the Day: Annisquam Lighthouse, Gloucester, Massachusetts

It's always a pretty, peaceful scene at the little beach near the Annisquam Lighthouse.

Hospital Point Wreath

Scenic Hospital Point Light Station in Beverly, Massachusetts, serves as the residence for the commander of the First Coast Guard District. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has gotten involved with the lighthouse, with plans for occasional open houses.

Auxiliary members just put this wreath on the tower for the Christmas season -- the third year they've done it. "This has become an annual tradition, and we have a lot of fun doing it," says Phil Karwowski. Thanks to Phil for the photo and info!

Photo of the Day: Bear Island Lighthouse, Maine

A dramatic location that inspired many landscape painters in the 19th century -- for example, click here. For more on Bear Island, click here.

Photo of the Day: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Maine

This photo was taken last January on a icy, cold late afternoon. The fading sunlight was delicate and beautiful, but the walking near the lighthouse was treacherous.

I'm not a big fan of New England winters, but they do provide some neat photo opportunities.