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Portland Maine - a wonderful visit

Visiting Maine is always a euphoric feeling. Maine encompasses dotted coastal towns, rugged shores, picturesque landscapes, and exotic food.  Meanwhile, Portland, Maine, is a world on its own. It embodies the prolific past, home of the renowned poet, oh-so-beautiful lighthouses, and alluring architecture. Portland is a mileage of history, creativity, art, culture, and wilderness.  Words and photos could hardly depict or ensure justice to its true beauty. Here is my vain attempt to capture Portland through my lens and my words. Here are the favorite things I explored in Portland: Portland Head Light House at Fort Williams Park  - depends on your schedule, an entire day won't be enough to explore this beauty.  The most photographed lighthouse in the world was once located in Massachusetts, but it later became part of Maine when it was separated from the state. If possible, I will visit at two different times. I did it in the morning and evening. I wanted to captu...

Harkness Memorial State Park , Connecticut a lovely summer day

 A beach has its own beauty, whether sandy or rocky, and the landscape of a wide-open green meadow has its own beauty as well, but when both come together under one roof, it creates magic.  Located in Waterford,  Connecticut,  that's how I'll probably describe Harkness Memorial Park...magical.    If you are someone who loves the beach or someone who loves to spend a day picnicking with family with a built-in charcoal grill, or someone who is looking for a venue for a wedding or special event or just any photoshoot or you are an avid fitness enthusiast who loves to workout in heart of nature, there is plenty of places for all that or plenty of space for kite flying or just roam around and gaze the shore and get a glimpse of new England's beautiful colonial houses along with the long island sound there you are. If that's not enough, add to it the gorgeous 230-acre mansion called "Eolia," with a painstakingly manicured lawn and a serene garden featuring vivid ...