JPG: Photos: "Best Holidays Ever" by John Linton

Best Holidays Ever

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by John Linton

Uploaded 21 Nov 2008 — 104 favorites

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Cape Neddick Lighthouse, Nubble Island, Maine

I'd removed this photo to redbubble, but decided that since we actually put this on twenty of the Christmas cards we've made this year I ought to stick it into JPG's holiday theme.

Our boys always loved going to Maine for the holidays and why not, they had four Christmases. We'd open presents from local friends before he hit the road (I'd put out Santa's presents for them to find when we got back). Then we'd celebrate at Mom's on Christmas Eve and Brenda's folks on Christmas day.

Canon EOS 350 D camera with a Canon EFS 18-55mm lens

12/22/07

76 responses

Steven Maguire gave props (21 Nov 2008):
A fantastic shot!!!
Geralyn Montambault gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Wonderful winter scene
Michel Vaque gave props (21 Nov 2008):
yes,beautiful tones
Lise Utne gave props (21 Nov 2008):
The bleakness and loneliness of winter... I like the tones and composition
Farras Abdelnour gave props (21 Nov 2008):
so very beautiful, so new england! would love to be there right now
Regenia Brabham gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Beautiful image. I love the composition.
peggy gardner gave props (21 Nov 2008):
fabulous image - red bubble doesn't deserve such a quality image - thanks...thought we were losing you there for a while....
Michael Ball gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Awesome shot!!!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (21 Nov 2008):
A nice family tradition and Christmas entry. Really lovely place.
Jüri Vissak gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Very beautiful colours and composition!
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (21 Nov 2008):
a treat to look at!
Gail Anderson gave props (21 Nov 2008):
this is such a lovely image. wonderful for the theme... and your cards! the composition is wonderful and the snow just adds to the seasonal aspect of the entire piece... perfect!
Lois Martin gave props (21 Nov 2008):
A beautiful photo, looks awfully cold, however!
Donald Garrett gave props (21 Nov 2008):
classic Maine and very beautiful...makes me shiver just looking at it.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Wonderful composition John and lovely story too!
Janice Mezzacappa gave props (21 Nov 2008):
So beautiful John, perfect!!
Sherry gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Picture perfect holiday. Really lovely scene
Litz Go gave props (21 Nov 2008):
lovely shot John, wish they will pick this up too, here in jpg. Can I expect one? I'll give you my address.
Richard Johnson gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Back to my "love lighthouses" schtick and Neddick is most definitely the most attractive in the country!
Jill Ocone gave props (21 Nov 2008):
3 Words...John Linton ROCKS
elfriede fulda gave props (21 Nov 2008):
reminds me of the maritimes , lovely
Samantha Linton gave props (21 Nov 2008):
It makes me cold - love it and the story
Jan Hoffman gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Superb! A story-book scenic....
Bob H gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Super shot! If that's not card material, I don't know what is.
Mayette Ignacio gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Picture perfect!!!!
Rob Roy added a link (21 Nov 2008):
I believe it's unAmerican NOT to vote for a shot like this!! ...but I'm uncertain what specific laws it might violate. Researching and I'll get back to you! VERY appealing, John!!! (www.youtube.com)
Hector rtiz gave props (21 Nov 2008):
love it...
Mike Edwards gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Cool..
Leanna Lomanski gave props (21 Nov 2008):
This should be on everyone's Christmas card! Send me one please...........
stuart s gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Goes to show you that you don't need lights or a tree to feel the spirit. Brilliant shot!
Jason Platt gave props (21 Nov 2008):
classic!
Mark Gilliland gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Beautiful shot John!
Paolo Pizzimenti gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Proud and alone, cold as as a stone.. These are the wrods of a song which this shot recalled me. Would pls guess which song is it?
Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (22 Nov 2008):
Great view !
Steve Wilson said (22 Nov 2008):
Currier and "Linton".
This is a picture postcard no matter what season.
Camille Susak gave props (22 Nov 2008):
Great!
Jessica Hardin gave props (22 Nov 2008):
Such a beautiful shot! LOVE THIS!
Tiia Vissak gave props (22 Nov 2008):
a cool view!
Sharon Griffin gave props (22 Nov 2008):
Been there and you do that great place justice, John! This should be Red Hot !!!
Tammy Espino gave props (22 Nov 2008):
Wow!!
Yasmina Baggili gave props (23 Nov 2008):
Absolutely beautiful shot!!!! Very well done John! It looks like a fantastic place!!!
Martie Last gave props (23 Nov 2008):
Beautiful scene! Looks chilly! Fits the category well.
david ong gave props (24 Nov 2008):
HOT!!!!!
Michael Lynch gave props (24 Nov 2008):
Beautiful composition. Thanks for sharing!
Portia Söderberg gave props (24 Nov 2008):
Wonderful shot John!!! I love lighthouses, you captured one here so exquisitely!
! Priscilla Joyner gave props (24 Nov 2008):
Fabulous photo -- I agree this one's so worthy of making Christmas cards using it! Nice!
Kelly Wren gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Now that's what I'm talking about.
Teresa gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Friggin' beautiful, John!
Penny Nannini gave props (26 Nov 2008):
fantastic!!!
Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid gave props (26 Nov 2008):
OMG....this is so beautiful. So perfect for the theme.
Sherry Davis Johnson gave props (26 Nov 2008):
Great entry, John!
petey whitelaw gave props (26 Nov 2008):
this is one of my favourites of your. snow on the coast. what the?
David Eastham gave props (26 Nov 2008):
Beautiful image.
Margherita Bettinelli said (28 Nov 2008):
I love this shot!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mykola Swarnyk gave props (29 Nov 2008):
Fantastic! The landscape is stunning! Super shot and story, John!
Natalie S gave props (29 Nov 2008):
This is an incredibly awesome New England representation John
Laurie Search gave props (1 Dec 2008):
Oh, this is just beautiful!!
Joseph Rotindo said (1 Dec 2008):
haven't been to maine or AK yet...all other 48 states down...
but if this is what maine looks like, gotta get there soon. magical...
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (1 Dec 2008):
Absolutely Beautiful !!!
Patricia Shanahan gave props (3 Dec 2008):
What treasured memories ! Beautiful shot & really loos like a Holiday card ! Beautiful !
Christine Morton said (4 Dec 2008):
Great shot, have been there many a time, but never with snow on the ground, wonderful John!
Deborah Downes gave props (5 Dec 2008):
What a wonderful winter scene. Brought back lots of good memories. I lived in the western mountians of Maine for eight years.
Mary Kappa gave props (5 Dec 2008):
I love it!!! You shot the outside and I , the inside!!!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (7 Dec 2008):
How did I miss this! Gorgeous Christmas card shot and story! Nice entry.
Sara Williams said (8 Dec 2008):
Oh man!
This shot is so, breathtaking, WOW!
I can almost feel the cold breeze
John Keating gave props (18 Dec 2008):
Well done John!
Robin Lerios said (21 Dec 2008):
I WANNA GO!! I WANNA GO! I WANNA GO!!
Thanks for bringing such a gorgeous view to these eyes.
Gloria Childers gave props (13 Jan 2009):
Very very nice. A++++++++
! ٭ ĶîŘîàŊ © gave props (16 Jan 2009):
WOW. looks so beautiful
Nicole DeVita gave props (6 Feb 2009):
Beautiful Color And Comp!!
Tom Mertens gave props (13 Feb 2009):
Great capture! Again!
Thomas Cox gave props (28 May 2009):
Great Shot! beautiful
Michael Diamond said (21 Jun 2009):
I love Maine....this is such a great picture! Looks very cold and exposed there!
diana anderson gave props (22 Aug 2009):
missed this one before! so beautiful! can't wait to show my mom, she loves light houses and i made a 3 dimensional scene similar to this for her for a table center piece at a fundraiser.
Kathy Duppass (Deleted) gave props (20 Oct 2009):
very beautiful!
Rob Case gave props (29 Nov 2009):
When I close my eyes and think of this part of our country THIS is the scene I see. Very nicely done John!