the distance of the lighthouse from the shore is 3/4 of a mile, but the walk under the lashing rain, on the narrow sliperry stonewalk and amidst the spooky fog made for an eerie experience.
In the late 19th century, Rockland was a leading port for the export
of lime rock.
Between 1881 and 1899 a granite breakwater, almost a mile long, was
built to help protect the harbor.
in the quaint city of Rockland, in Penobscott Bay, Maine, USA
wintry wonderland becomes Rockland in colloidfarl.blogspot.com/
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h2okatcher [deleted] 95 months ago | reply
such atmosphere! :O) it reminds me of a scene in "The French Lieutenant Woman"!
Farl 95 months ago | reply
h2okatcher, it was a dangerous and foolhardy trek. About half a mile into the narrow walkway, I should have turned back as the rain was cold and harsh. I didn't so I got soaked but had photos with ghostly atmosphere in the process. Did end up buying a pair of pants that same afternoon as I had nothing to wear for a business meeting the next day!
selfnoise 95 months ago | reply
Nice shot. Glad you made it back safe! Is Rockland a nice place to visit in the summer, or is it too crowded?
h2okatcher [deleted] 95 months ago | reply
the foolish crazy things we do just for a photograph huh?! i hope you know how to swim, Farl! but nevertheless, i know you'd do it again even if you don't! :O)
Farl 95 months ago | reply
selfnoise: Rockland can be a destination by itself and it's less crowded during summer than the more upscale Camden which is 2 towns away. Maine has lots of quaint villages that screams of the atmosphere of "Murder She Wrote" (the old TV series of Angela Lansbury).
h2okatcher: I can swim all right but not hypothermia-resistant! yeah, the things we do...
Stitch 94 months ago | reply
this photo was worth the effort hey? great shot.
Farl 94 months ago | reply
salamat Stitch. Sulit talaga, may fog pa. It helped that there 2 couples behind me who also braved the rain or else it was too risky and foolhardy. Besides, I adore this lighthouse even back then.
Tonnoz 94 months ago | reply
Yeah, this pic has really a great atmosphere. Before reading I thought it would have been Norway.. i didn't figure the Maine to be like this..
h2okatcher [deleted] 94 months ago | reply
Tonnoz... Maine is like that and even more! Maine is beautiful, especially the coast! You ought to visit! :O)
Farl 94 months ago | reply
Tonnoz, I have to say h2okatcher is right, the drive along the coast of Maine is something else. I often wander around the scenic roads without purpose when I am there. Norway is different esp that its culture is much much older. And Norway has little sun if it's not summer.
MΑRco [deleted] 67 months ago | reply
beautiful photo!!
great atmosphere!!