The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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10.00" x 7.00"
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2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
15.50" x 12.50"
Foggy Portland Head Framed Print
by Skip Willits
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Foggy Portland Head framed print by Skip Willits. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
A bit of digital fog on the Portland Head lighthouse.... more
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3 - 4 business days
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Comments (23)
Artist's Description
A bit of digital fog on the Portland Head lighthouse.
PORTLAND HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
Portland Head Light was lit on January 10, 1791 by keeper Joseph Greenleaf.
This light is probably the most visited and photographed light in New England. A number of ships lost their existence at or near this light over the years. Notably lost was the Bohemian bound from England in 1868 with over 200 passengers aboard. This vessel loaded with immigrants went into Alden’s rock a few miles south of the light. Advertised on the rocks to the right of the light in this image is a record of the loss of the Annie Maguire on Christmas Eve, 1886. This image typifies the rocky coast of Maine, the precarious perching of a number of the lighthouses in that state, and the risks the early mariners faced.
In the rededication of this landmark, Vice President George Bush said in July 1982: “Since its commission in 1790 by George Washington,...
About Skip Willits
I am a professional photographer specializing in lighthouse, maritime, nature and urban photography. I've been published in many national books and magazines, and am the publisher and co-publisher of numerous lighthouse and wildlife posters. I have led a number of tours for the Smithsonian Institution and produced multimedia slide shows for them and others. I have visited and photographed two thirds of all the lighthouses on the east coast, and probably have the image of your favorite. Just ask! I have also written a number of articles published by regional magazines in both Maryland and New Jersey. I sell and lease images to publishers. I have wall art appropriate for both the wholesale and retail levels. I welcome any and...
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Skip Willits
Thanks Mary Lynn.
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautifully captured Portland lighthouse......awesome POV and artistic composition Skip! L/F
Skip Willits
Thanks Tsc.
Tsc Channa
A wonderful capture Skip . Awesome . L/F
Skip Willits
Thanks Cindy.
Cindy Treger
Wow, Skip, this is awesome - love it. f/l
Skip Willits
Thanks Janice.
Skip Willits
Thank you Jack and Cheryl.
Cheryl Rose
Ahh, Portland Head lighthouse is one of my favorite lighthouses and your digital fog adds powerful interest! Fantastic artwork, Skip! l/f/p
Jack Zulli
The post work is a pleasing enhancement to this view;) well done Skip!
Skip Willits
Very appreciative Kevin, thank you.
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Absolutely sensational and beautiful capture!! such a wonderful composition and i must say i am so in love with the digital fog in this image, it created a fantastic mood for the viewers to enjoy!! well done Skip!! L/F
Skip Willits
Appreciate it Sunil.
Sunil Kapadia
Love the fog embracing the lighthouse. Wonderful composition. L/F
Skip Willits
Thanks Khalid.
Khalid Saeed
Beautiful image Skip !
Skip Willits
Thank you Fiona.
Fiona Kennard
Such a great capture....Beautifully done, Skip! l/f
Skip Willits
Thanks Melly.
Melly Terpening
Love this beautiful foggy Portland Head photograph, Skip. FL
Skip Willits
Thanks Miroslava.
Miroslava Jurcik
Magnificent artwork !!! l/f