Feb 25, 2011

A sailboat there, a picket fence here

Willard beach in Portland was perfectly charming and adorable - a colorful playground, little sailboats bobbing about in the water, extra-fluffy dogs roaming around, cookie-cutter-esque beach houses in a row, lighthouse in the distance... it was MADE for pictures. It was a little challenging capturing it all with the fixed lens on the Contax. There were a number of times I wish I had a longer lens. And of course, we photographers hate harsh sunlight like this... I mean, I had to STOP DOWN to like f/8, as I was using 400 speed film. Blasphemous, isn't it?? Still, this little beach is a must-visit if you find yourself in the area.

Not that I can really complain about perfectly blue and clear skies, but a few wispy clouds here and there would have made for some much more interesting shots. Ah, well!

Let's let the weekend begin, shall we?

14 comments :

  1. Snow on the beach. Does not register with this Hawaiian brain.

    Great images, though. A few clouds would have been nice, but much better than overcast.

    Have a good weekend!

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  2. I agree with Todd. Snow on the beach doesn't register with this AUSTRALIAN brain!! Ah, we really are at the mercy of the weather aren't we? It's humbling and sometimes frustrating. Personally full cloudy days are easier for my eyes, but blue skies are just beautiful. I agree, if we could just request the odd wispy cloud here and there, it would be perfect! But, it means you will have to return and take more photos another time. Judging by these photos, that's not going to be too punshing to visit again. :)

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  3. Alice, I feel like I am on this trip with you!

    I love these captures of the beach in winter. Gorgeous.

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  4. I am completely enamored with these images, Alice! wow, I wish I was at my cape cottage right now. I rarely visit in the winter but think that needs to change.

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  5. Snow on beach. Totally registers into mine! We still have plenty of snow everywhere!
    Beautiful pictures as always, I've been loving your Contax pictures lately!

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  6. The dog shots are great. It's just too cute

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  8. i want that dog. he looks like benji. and ps., if you loved the maine coast, you would have a great time in seattle :) the park next to me looks like this!

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  9. brrrr cold but beautiful :) Did you eat good seafood?

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  10. Ah Portland... did you enjoy the tax free shopping too? Beautiful beach front photos Alice!

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  11. I love these photos of the beach, they're beautiful.
    Have a nice week :)

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  12. oh, the dog! It is adorable, nice shot caught in movement!

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  13. I can't even begin to narrow down my favourite! As I was going through I said, "No.4 is my favourite" and then I would scroll to the next picture and say "no, wait this is my favourite" all the way down! Great set and I totally agree with that place being MADE to be photographed!

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