Maine wall art by Mike Dooley: photographs of Maine lighthouses, including Nubble Light in York and Portland Head Light, and the pier at Old Orchard Beach. Prints from $75 on paper or metal. Orders are paused while I move to Florida.
Our Anniversary Spot
Over the decades, Roni and I have spent multiple weekends in Maine. It was always a great spot for our springtime anniversary.
Maine is another one of those little coastal communities, like Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery. Kittery is home of the Trading Post, a place we loved to stop at and spent an hour or six wandering the store. These are the kind of towns where you know the local breakfast place has awesome pancakes and really good coffee.
The Lighthouses
Nubble Light, in winter and in lights. Another weekend trip brought me to Nubble Light in York, where I was happy to get not just a winter scene but the holiday lights as well. The lighthouse sits on a small rocky island just off Cape Neddick, and you shoot it from Sohier Park. I’ve photographed it on several occasions, including a sunrise from the beach with the light off in the distance.
Portland Head Light. This one was a real treat, and I made many images of it from several spots along the water’s edge. The rocks make wonderful leading lines.
Spring Point Ledge Light. I also shot Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland, and I think there was one more along the way. It’s funny to see the different styles of lighthouses in different parts of the country. Here in New England they tend to be short and squat and built right at the water’s edge, while the lights in the Carolinas seemed so much taller. I’m looking forward to checking out some Gulf Coast lights once I’m settled in.
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach is a wonderful place to visit. There’s an amusement park, a pier full of shops and food, and a little shopping district. Basically, a little bit of something for everyone. For me, it was the coast and the beaches that drew me in. These are the pier in the blue hour before sunrise, at sunrise, and in storm light, plus a double rainbow over the beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy fine art prints of Maine?
Every print shown on this page comes as a paper or metal print in sizes from 9×12 to 40×60, starting at $75. Print orders are paused while I move to Florida. Tell me which print you want and I’ll write you back when the shop reopens. Browse the full Seascape Collection or reach out directly for a custom size or framing request.
Where is Nubble Light?
Nubble Light is on a small rocky island just off Cape Neddick Point in York, Maine, about 100 yards from shore. It was first lit in 1879, and the best place to see it is Sohier Park, on the mainland.
Which other Maine lighthouses have you photographed?
Portland Head Light at sunset, Nubble Light in winter and with its holiday lights, and Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland. Portland Head Light and Nubble Light are on this page.
When is Nubble Light lit for the holidays?
The Nubble Light holiday lighting starts on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and runs nightly until New Year’s. It is a tradition of roughly 30 years. I was happy to photograph it in winter, with the holiday lights on.
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Prints are paused while I move to Florida. Want to know the day they reopen? Send me a note and I’ll add you to the list.
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