Photo Spot Summary
Country: United States
Category: Waterscape
State: Maine
City: Cape Elizabeth
GPS Latitude: 43.622967
GPS Longitude: -70.208832
Directions
In the south of Portland, Maine (USA), drive along the Shore Road. You can't miss the spot.
Photo Spot Details
This headlight is iconic of Maine and New-England. Since it is close to the sea, different seasons can bring different photographic opportunities. Under a storm you can create dramatic pictures, whereas under the sun it can be idyllic.
If you enter a bit before the gates close you can stay as long as you wish and you can leave by driving up to the gate and an electric eye will open for you to exit. It is a great photo at night especially with a full moon. From this point you can also get a photo of “Ram Island Ledge” lighthouse further out in the harbor.
I wanted to photograph the lighthouse at night and the gates were closed. How is everyone else getting night and sunrise shots? Do you hop the fence or is there a place to drive to that you hike back up the coast?